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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 472 mm (47.2 cm) · 1 mm = 1.19 px
JBL L82 Classic MkIIvsSonus Faber Sonetto II G2
The JBL L82 Classic MkII stands 47.2 cm tall — about 5.8 cm more than the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 at 41.4 cm. On footprint the JBL L82 Classic MkII is the wider cabinet (28.2 cm versus 22.1 cm). At 88 dB against 87 dB, the JBL L82 Classic MkII is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 42 Hz versus 44 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 200 mm cone on the JBL L82 Classic MkII and a 165 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $3,070 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | JBL | Sonus Faber |
| Model | L82 Classic MkII MkII | Sonetto II G2 G2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #185 of 215 bookshelf | #154 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 472 mm | 414 mm |
| Width | 282 mm | 221 mm |
| Depth | 315 mm | 355 mm |
| Weight | 12.8 kg | 10.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 1× 25 mm tweeter (Titanium Dome), 1× 200 mm mid-bass (Pure Pulp cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (DAD Arrow Point soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 44 Hz | 42 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 30–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $3,190 / pair | $2,950 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | jbl.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.