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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 46.9 in · 1 in = 11.95 px
Focal Sopra N°2vsSonus Faber Olympica Nova III
The Focal Sopra N°2 stands 119.0 cm tall — about 8.6 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III at 110.4 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III is the wider cabinet (36.3 cm versus 33.3 cm). At 91 dB against 90 dB, the Focal Sopra N°2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Sopra N°2 is down-firing ported and the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III is rear-ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $13,250 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Focal | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Sopra N°2 | Olympica Nova III |
| HiFi ladder position | #201 of 281 floorstander | #141 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 46.9 in | 43.5 in |
| Width | 13.1 in | 14.3 in |
| Depth | 21.3 in | 18.1 in |
| Weight | 121.3 lb | 77.2 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 7.1 in woofer (W sandwich cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (H28 XTR3 soft dome with DAD), 1× 5.9 in midrange (MW15 paper cone), 2× 7.1 in woofer (W18 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 34 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB | 90 dB |
| Impedance | 8 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 40–300 W | 50–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $13,999 / 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.