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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1280 mm (128.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.44 px
Focal Kanta N°3vsSonus Faber Olympica Nova III
The Focal Kanta N°3 stands 128.0 cm tall — about 17.6 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III at 110.4 cm. On footprint the Focal Kanta N°3 is the wider cabinet (38.1 cm versus 36.3 cm). At 91 dB against 90 dB, the Focal Kanta N°3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Kanta N°3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 33 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 210 mm cone on the Focal Kanta N°3 and a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $12,250 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Kanta N°3 | Olympica Nova III |
| HiFi ladder position | #229 of 281 floorstander | #141 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1280 mm | 1104 mm |
| Width | 381 mm | 363 mm |
| Depth | 520 mm | 459 mm |
| Weight | 46 kg | 35 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-front | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (flax cone), 2× 210 mm woofer (flax cone) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 XTR3 soft dome with DAD), 1× 150 mm midrange (MW15 paper cone), 2× 180 mm woofer (W18 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 33 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–400 W | 50–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $11,999 / pair | $12,500 / 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.