| Type | Corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electronics |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founder | Franco Serblin |
| Headquarters | Arcugnano, Veneto, Italy |
Key people | Jeff Poggi (CEO) |
| Products | Audio equipment |
| Parent | McIntosh Group |
| Website | sonusfaber.com |
Sonus faber is an Italian manufacturer of handcrafted speakers,[1] headphones, and other high-end audio equipment based in Arcugnano, Veneto, Italy.[2] The company was founded in 1983 by Franco Serblin.[3] Sonus faber is one of several audio brands owned by McIntosh Group, which also owns McIntosh, Sumiko, and Fine Sounds.[4]
Sonus faber's products include Chameleon T floor-standing tower speakers, Venere floor speakers, Lumina bookshelf speakers, Aida tower speakers, and others. [5] The Aida line of speakers sells for approximately $120,000.[6]
In 2015, Sonus faber introduced its portable headphone range Pryma. There is the Pryma 0/1, which comes with six variations of headbands and seven variations of earcups. In 2016, they released the Pryma Aria, a wireless version of the 0/1.
In 2019, Sonus faber announced the Palladio collection, a brand new range of custom in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for the audiophiles with a desire for a home theatre system. [7]
In 2020, Maserati announced the MC20 would include a Sonus faber audio system. [8] In 2021, the system was given the EISA award for Best In-Car OEM Premium Audio System. [9]
References
- ↑ Zisserson, Michael (2023-01-18). "Sonus faber Lumina V Loudspeaker Reviewed". Future Audiophile Magazine. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
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- Kessler, Ken. "Sonus faber: speakers with the 'wife acceptance factor'". Telegraph. Archived from the original on February 5, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- Atkins, Hunter Leather Handbags and Belts Inspire New Luxury Headphones Forbes. March 17, 2016
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- Sonus faber Minima FM2 loudspeaker Franco Serblin Interview Stereophile. March 17, 2016
- >6moons audio reviews: Franco Serblin Accordo 6 Moons. March 17, 2016
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- Dezember, Ryan Fine Sounds to Buy ‘Wall of Sound’ Maker McIntosh Laboratory Wall Street Journal. March 17, 2016
- Palenchar, Joseph Sonus Faber Casts Wider Net Twice. March 17, 2016
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- Sintomuang, Kevin The Ultimate in Luxury Headphones Wall Street Journal. March 18, 2016
- Sonus faber Announces the Venere S Loudspeaker Home Theatre Review. March 18, 2016
- Moynihan, Tim An Ultra-Luxe Speaker Maker Now Has Models for Us Plebs Wired. March 18, 2016
- Darko, John Sonus faber announces LUMINA range darko.audio. 2020-09-08. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ↑ Moynihan, Tim $120000 Speakers Are Like Parking a Symphony in Your Den Wired. March 18, 2016
- ↑ "Craftmanship Hi Fi Italian Sound System Collections". Sonus faber. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
- ↑ "Hot New Maserati Gets Sonic Boost from Sonus faber - HomeTheaterReview". hometheaterreview.com. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ↑ "Maserati MC20 with Sonus faber | EISA – Expert Imaging and Sound Association". Retrieved 2022-01-17.