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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 46.9 in · 1 in = 11.95 px
Focal Kanta N°2vsSonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2
The Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2 stands 119.0 cm tall — about 7.2 cm more than the Focal Kanta N°2 at 111.8 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2 is the wider cabinet (33.4 cm versus 31.3 cm). At 91 dB against 90 dB, the Focal Kanta N°2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 33 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Focal Kanta N°2 and a 203 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $8,499 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Kanta N°2 | Sonetto VIII G2 G2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #156 of 281 floorstander | #202 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 44 in | 46.9 in |
| Width | 12.3 in | 13.1 in |
| Depth | 18.8 in | 18.9 in |
| Weight | 77.2 lb | 99.2 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-down |
| 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 (DAD Arrow Point soft dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (Camelia paper cone), 2× 8 in woofer (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–300 W | 50–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $8,999 / pair | $7,999 / 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.