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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 377 mm (37.7 cm) · 1 mm = 1.49 px
Sonus Faber Electa Amator IIIvsSonus Faber Guarneri G5
The Sonus Faber Electa Amator III and the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 stand at nearly the same height, around 37.5 cm tall. At 88 dB against 86 dB, the Sonus Faber Electa Amator III is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Electa Amator III and a 150 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5. On price, the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 sits higher — about $19,000 a pair against $10,000 for the Sonus Faber Electa Amator III.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Electa Amator III III | Guarneri G5 G5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #124 of 215 bookshelf | #126 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 375 mm | 377 mm |
| Width | 226 mm | 230 mm |
| Depth | 360 mm | 375 mm |
| Weight | 12.5 kg | 16 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 soft dome with DAD), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (MW18 paper cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Extended Range soft dome), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 35–125 W | 30–125 W |
| MAP (USD) | $10,000 / pair | $19,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.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.