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Focal Sopra N°1vsSonus Faber Electa Amator III
The Focal Sopra N°1 stands 42.5 cm tall — about 5.0 cm more than the Sonus Faber Electa Amator III at 37.5 cm. On footprint the Focal Sopra N°1 is the wider cabinet (25.2 cm versus 22.6 cm). At 89 dB against 88 dB, the Focal Sopra N°1 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Electa Amator III reaches deeper in the bass, down to 40 Hz versus 45 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Focal Sopra N°1 and a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Electa Amator III. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $9,500 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Sopra N°1 | Electa Amator III III |
| HiFi ladder position | #162 of 215 bookshelf | #124 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 16.7 in | 14.8 in |
| Width | 9.9 in | 8.9 in |
| Depth | 15.6 in | 14.2 in |
| Weight | 35.3 lb | 27.6 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 6.5 in mid-bass (W sandwich cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (H28 soft dome with DAD), 1× 7.1 in mid-bass (MW18 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 45 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 25–150 W | 35–125 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.