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Dali Rubikore 8vsSonus Faber Olympica Nova II
The Dali Rubikore 8 stands 110.0 cm tall — about 6.3 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II at 103.7 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II is the wider cabinet (33.2 cm versus 30.2 cm). At 90.5 dB against 88 dB, the Dali Rubikore 8 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Rubikore 8 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Dali Rubikore 8 and a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II. On price, the Dali Rubikore 8 sits higher — about $12,000 a pair against $10,000 for the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Dali | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Rubikore 8 | Olympica Nova II |
| HiFi ladder position | #129 of 281 floorstander | #85 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 43.3 in | 40.8 in |
| Width | 11.9 in | 13.1 in |
| Depth | 17.5 in | 16.7 in |
| Weight | 66.1 lb | 67.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.8 in super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 1.1 in tweeter (low-loss soft dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor), 2× 6.5 in woofer (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (H28 XTR3 soft dome with DAD), 1× 5.9 in midrange (MW15 paper cone), 1× 7.1 in woofer (W18 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 38 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 34000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90.5 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–250 W | 50–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $12,000 / pair | $10,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | dali-speakers.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.