Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 Review: Ranked #128 of 157

Last updated: October 6, 2026

The Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 ranks #128 out of 157 total Large Size Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Passive Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Sonus Faber

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Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 - ranked #128 of 157 Large Size Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 3.1/5
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Pros: Two-way design with a 1.125” damped Apex Dome silk tweeter and 6.5” cone woofer, using a base of concrete, aluminum, and steel with under-cabinet venting. Notably more neutral than Sonus Faber’s own Lumina 2, which runs 2-5dB hotter in the treble. Horizontal directivity narrows at a fairly constant, well-behaved rate rather than narrowing-then-widening-then-narrowing like some rivals (including the Lumina 2), meaning sidewall reflections match the direct sound well enough that the reviewer doesn’t recommend sidewall absorption for this speaker. The tweeter-to-woofer crossover handoff around 3kHz looks clean, suggesting a higher-order crossover than typical for the size/price class. Good dynamic range: the low end loses only about 2dB from 76dB to 96dB, otherwise holding up well. Not a difficult amplifier load (about 4.2 ohms minimum impedance). Bass extension reaches a genuine 50Hz in-room, fuller than the Lumina 2. Measured bass extension of 62Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 87dB.

Cons: Sounds notably bright pointed directly on-axis; toeing the speaker out about 30° reduces treble energy and sibilance meaningfully. A resonance around 700Hz gives vocals a slightly nasal, hollow quality. A dip in the upper midrange (roughly 1-2kHz) reduces perceived detail and attack, while the elevated treble can read as “analytical” or “detailed” to some listeners despite being a coloration rather than true resolution. Needs more clearance from the rear wall than some rivals (about 1.5-2 feet in an ideal room, more or less depending on your specific room modes) or the 80-120Hz region can become boomy. Vertical listening window is limited to about ±10-15° from the tweeter axis. Some unexplained directivity irregularities appear around 1.2kHz and 1.6kHz, possibly port-related, along with a longer decay in the 800Hz-1600Hz range in burst-decay measurements. Multitone distortion approaches the reviewer’s 3% threshold through the midrange, though likely not obviously audible without direct A/B comparison. A resonance in the cabinet appears around 400Hz in impedance measurements.

How it compares: Just above it: Audio Craftsmen Victoria - $500 more, 3.3Hz lower bass extension (-3dB). Just below it: Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ - $3051 cheaper, 1Hz lower bass extension (-3dB).

Bass Extension (-10dB)38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)62Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
DIY KitNo
Dimensions16.3”H x 8.9”W x 14”D (414.3 x 227.0 x 355.6 mm)
Drivers1x 6.5” mid-woofer (paper cone), 1x 1.1” (28mm) DAD soft dome tweeter
Impedance4 ohms nominal (4.2 ohms minimum, measured by Erin’s Audio Corner)
Sensitivity87dB (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Spinorama Preference Score4.25
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub6.54
Weight38.4 lbs (17.4 kg)
Woofer Cabinetported, front
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