Short answer: the Dynaudio Heritage Special. It ranks #29 of 222 bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.4/5, at $7,000. The Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 ranks #183, rated 3.1/5, at $3,500, $3,500 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up 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 catch: Sounds notably bright pointed directly on-axis; toeing the speaker out about 30° reduces treble energy and sibilance meaningfully.
The Dynaudio Heritage Special is the better-sounding, deeper-bass pick. A limited edition bookshelf speaker with huge output for its size, robust bass, and a big, well proportioned soundstage. Its bass reaches about 52Hz before falling 3dB, against 62Hz for the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2. The tradeoff: At lower listening volumes, dynamic range and kick-drum punch fell short of higher-sensitivity speakers the reviewer has tested (JBL 4367, KEF Reference 1 Meta): the sheer output ceiling is impressive, but it isn’t a highly dynamic-sounding speaker at modest levels.
Buy the Dynaudio Heritage Special. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $3,500 saving on the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 is not enough to make up the difference.
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An Italian bookshelf speaker with a silk dome tweeter, a stylish concrete and metal base and evenly behaved dispersion.
A limited edition bookshelf speaker with huge output for its size, robust bass, and a big, well proportioned soundstage.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 | Dynaudio Heritage Special | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3500 per pair | $7,000 per pair |
| Ranked | #183 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers | #29 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 62Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 52Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (4.2 ohms minimum, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner) | 5.1 ohms minimum, ported mode (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85dB (measured at 2.83V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 1x 6.5” mid-woofer (paper cone), 1x 1.1” (28mm) DAD soft dome tweeter | 18cm MSP cone woofer, 28mm Esotar 3 dome tweeter |
| Weight | 38.4 lbs (17.4 kg) | 24.3 lbs (11 kg) each |
| Dimensions | 16.3”H x 8.9”W x 14”D (414.3 x 227.0 x 355.6 mm) | 15.2”H x 8.2”W x 12.6”D (385 x 208 x 320 mm) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, front | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.25 | 4.32 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.54 | 6.33 |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Country | - | Denmark |
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