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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1174 mm (117.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.48 px
Fyne Audio F1-8SvsSonus Faber Olympica Nova V
The Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V stands 117.4 cm tall — about 8.8 cm more than the Fyne Audio F1-8S at 108.6 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V is the wider cabinet (40.9 cm versus 33.5 cm). At 91 dB against 90 dB, the Fyne Audio F1-8S is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Fyne Audio F1-8S reaches deeper in the bass, down to 30 Hz versus 32 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the Fyne Audio F1-8S and a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $16,505 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fyne Audio | Sonus Faber |
| Model | F1-8S | Olympica Nova V |
| HiFi ladder position | #115 of 281 floorstander | #186 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1086 mm | 1174 mm |
| Width | 335 mm | 409 mm |
| Depth | 445 mm | 529 mm |
| Weight | 30 kg | 44 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium dome), 1× 200 mm mid-bass (multi-fibre cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 XTR3 soft dome with DAD), 1× 150 mm midrange (MW15 paper cone), 3× 180 mm woofer (W18 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 30 Hz | 32 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 34000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 20–200 W | 60–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $16,510 / pair | $16,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | fyneaudio.com ↗ | sonusfaber.com ↗ |
| Product page | Open product page ↗ | Open product page ↗ |
Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.