Short answer: the Dynaudio Contour 20i. It ranks #96 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $5,750. The Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 ranks #183, rated 3.1/5, at $3,500, $2,250 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The case for the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2: An Italian bookshelf speaker with a silk dome tweeter, a stylish concrete and metal base and evenly behaved dispersion. The tradeoff: Sounds notably bright pointed directly on-axis; toeing the speaker out about 30° reduces treble energy and sibilance meaningfully.
The Dynaudio Contour 20i is the better-sounding pick. Beautifully built bookshelf speakers with wide, spacious sound, clean output at high volume, and bass that blends easily near a wall. Watch for: Notably room-dependent: sounds too bright in the lower treble in smaller rooms with close sidewalls, needing sidewall absorption to sound neutral, while performing better in larger or more open rooms without that treatment.
Buy the Dynaudio Contour 20i. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $2,250 you would save on the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 does not close the gap.
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An Italian bookshelf speaker with a silk dome tweeter, a stylish concrete and metal base and evenly behaved dispersion.
Beautifully built bookshelf speakers with wide, spacious sound, clean output at high volume, and bass that blends easily near a wall.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 | Dynaudio Contour 20i | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3500 per pair | $5750 per pair |
| Ranked | #183 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #96 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 32Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 56Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (4.2 ohms minimum, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 82.5dB |
| Drivers | 1x 6.5” mid-woofer (paper cone), 1x 1.1” (28mm) DAD soft dome tweeter | 18 cm MSP woofer, 28mm Esotar 2i with Hexis tweeter |
| Weight | 38.4 lbs (17.4 kg) | 30.9 lbs (14 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 16.3”H x 8.9”W x 14”D (414.3 x 227.0 x 355.6 mm) | 17.4”H x 8.5”W x 14.2”D (442 x 215.9 x 360.7 mm) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | ported, rear |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.25 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.54 | - |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
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