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Focal Kanta N°2vsSonus Faber Olympica Nova II
The Focal Kanta N°2 stands 111.8 cm tall — about 8.1 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 31.3 cm). At 91 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Kanta N°2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Kanta N°2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 35 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Focal Kanta N°2 and a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $9,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Kanta N°2 | Olympica Nova II |
| HiFi ladder position | #156 of 281 floorstander | #85 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 44 in | 40.8 in |
| Width | 12.3 in | 13.1 in |
| Depth | 18.8 in | 16.7 in |
| Weight | 77.2 lb | 67.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (flax cone), 2× 6.5 in woofer (flax cone) | 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 | 35 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–300 W | 50–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,999 / pair | $10,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | focal.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.