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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1098 mm (109.8 cm) · 1 mm = 0.51 px
Monitor Audio Gold 300vsSonus Faber Sonetto V G2
The Monitor Audio Gold 300 stands 109.8 cm tall — about 1.0 cm more than the Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 at 108.8 cm. On footprint the Monitor Audio Gold 300 is the wider cabinet (33.9 cm versus 30.9 cm). At 89 dB against 87 dB, the Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Monitor Audio Gold 300 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 28 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 152 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Gold 300 and a 165 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $6,349 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Monitor Audio | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Gold 300 6G | Sonetto V G2 G2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #126 of 276 floorstander | #116 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1098 mm | 1088 mm |
| Width | 339 mm | 309 mm |
| Depth | 463 mm | 415 mm |
| Weight | 21.2 kg | 33.4 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× tweeter (MPD III (Air Motion Transformer)), 1× 76 mm midrange (HDT C-CAM), 2× 152 mm woofer (HDT C-CAM) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (DAD Arrow Point soft dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (Camelia paper cone), 2× 165 mm woofer (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 28 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 60000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 89 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 130–500 W | 50–320 W |
| MAP (USD) | $6,199 / pair | $6,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | monitoraudio.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.