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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 411 mm (41.1 cm) · 1 mm = 1.36 px
Sonus Faber Guarneri G5vsTAD Micro Evolution One
The TAD Micro Evolution One stands 41.1 cm tall — about 3.4 cm more than the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 at 37.7 cm. On footprint the TAD Micro Evolution One is the wider cabinet (25.1 cm versus 23.0 cm). At 86 dB against 85 dB, the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The TAD Micro Evolution One reaches deeper in the bass, down to 36 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 and a 160 mm cone on the TAD Micro Evolution One. On price, the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 sits higher — about $19,000 a pair against $12,495 for the TAD Micro Evolution One.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | TAD |
| Model | Guarneri G5 G5 | Micro Evolution One |
| HiFi ladder position | #126 of 215 bookshelf | #151 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 377 mm | 411 mm |
| Width | 230 mm | 251 mm |
| Depth | 375 mm | 402 mm |
| Weight | 16 kg | 20 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (Extended Range soft dome), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (paper cone) | 1× 160 mm woofer (aramid), 1× 90 mm midrange (magnesium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (beryllium) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 36 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 85 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–125 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $19,000 / pair | $12,495 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.com ↗ | technicalaudiodevices.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.