These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 ranks #166 of 188 floorstanding speakers by sound quality at $7,000; the Sonus Faber Sonetto II ranks #173 of 203 bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $2,500.
The case for the Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2: A full 3-way Sonetto G2 tower: the 1.1” DAD Arrow Point tweeter, a 6.5” Camelia midrange in its own cork enclosure, and two 6.5” pulp cone woofers (crossovers at 280Hz and 2.5kHz). The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Sonetto II G2, which showed an uneven listening window (a 4.25 Spinorama preference score).
What the Sonus Faber Sonetto II does well: A two-way stand-mount with a 6.5” paper pulp woofer, a 29mm silk dome tweeter and a downward-firing port in Sonus Faber’s curved wood cabinet. The catch: The response is uneven (0.53 on-axis deviation), for a preference score of 3.97 that reaches 5.92 with an ideal subwoofer.
One note: the Sonus Faber Sonetto II is no longer in production and isn’t widely stocked new anymore. The Sonus Faber Sonetto II’s replacement, the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2, is still sold new.
Buy the Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 at $7,000 if you want a floorstanding speaker. Buy the Sonus Faber Sonetto II at $2,500 if you want a bookshelf speaker instead.
About the ratings: the Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 2.9 to 3.7, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 | Sonus Faber Sonetto II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7,000.00 per pair | $2,500 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #166 of 188 in Large Size Floorstanding Speakers Estimated | #173 of 203 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 1.1” (28mm) DAD Arrow Point tweeter, 6.5” (165mm) Camelia midrange, 2 x 6.5” (165mm) pulp cone woofers | 6.5” (165mm) paper pulp woofer, 29mm silk dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 40kHz -3dB (manufacturer specified) | 42Hz-40kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 89dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) | 87dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) | 4 ohms |
| Crossover Frequency | 280Hz, 2.5kHz | - |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported, downward-firing |
| Dimensions | 42.6”H x 12.1”W x 20.9”D (1081 x 308 x 530 mm) | 16.3”H x 8.9”W x 13.2”D (414 x 227 x 335 mm) |
| Weight | 73.6 lbs (33.4 kg) each | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) each |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 58Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | about 37.3Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.97 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.92 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2: $7,000.00 per pair Estimated Audio Advice eBay
Same family: the Sonus Faber Sonetto I G2 (smaller bookshelf, estimated 3/5), the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 (larger bookshelf, rated 3.1/5), the Sonus Faber Sonetto III G2 (smaller floorstanding, ranked lower, estimated 3.2/5) and the Sonus Faber Sonetto Center G2 (center, estimated 3/5).
Pros: A full 3-way Sonetto G2 tower: the 1.1” DAD Arrow Point tweeter, a 6.5” Camelia midrange in its own cork enclosure, and two 6.5” pulp cone woofers (crossovers at 280Hz and 2.5kHz). The dedicated midrange improves on the 2-way models’ vocal clarity, and bass reaches 35Hz (-3dB) with 89dB sensitivity.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from the measured Sonetto II G2, which showed an uneven listening window (a 4.25 Spinorama preference score). It is a 4 ohm load and weighs 33.4kg each.
Full Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 review and specifications →
| Crossover Frequency | 280Hz, 2.5kHz |
|---|---|
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 42.6”H x 12.1”W x 20.9”D (1081 x 308 x 530 mm) |
| Drivers | 1.1” (28mm) DAD Arrow Point tweeter, 6.5” (165mm) Camelia midrange, 2 x 6.5” (165mm) pulp cone woofers |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz - 40kHz -3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal (manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 89dB (2.83V/1m, manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 73.6 lbs (33.4 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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Sonus Faber Sonetto II: $2,500 per pair Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2, ranked higher, rated 3.1/5.
Pros: A two-way stand-mount with a 6.5” paper pulp woofer, a 29mm silk dome tweeter and a downward-firing port in Sonus Faber’s curved wood cabinet. Measurements show good bass for its size, 58Hz (-3dB) and about 37Hz (-10dB). Measured bass extension of 58Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The response is uneven (0.53 on-axis deviation), for a preference score of 3.97 that reaches 5.92 with an ideal subwoofer. That data is low quality, from a reviewer’s home measurement. The load is 4 ohms. Sonus Faber replaced it with the Sonetto II G2. Discontinued.
Full Sonus Faber Sonetto II review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 37.3Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58Hz (measured, third-party data via spinorama.org) |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Dimensions | 16.3”H x 8.9”W x 13.2”D (414 x 227 x 335 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” (165mm) paper pulp woofer, 29mm silk dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz-40kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 87dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.97 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.92 |
| Weight | 22.9 lbs (10.4 kg) each |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, downward-firing |
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