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Sonus Faber Guarneri G5vsJBL Summit Ama
The JBL Summit Ama stands 47.0 cm tall — about 9.3 cm more than the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 at 37.7 cm. On footprint the JBL Summit Ama is the wider cabinet (29.2 cm versus 23.0 cm). At 86 dB against 84 dB, the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The JBL Summit Ama reaches deeper in the bass, down to 34 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 150 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 and a 200 mm cone on the JBL Summit Ama. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $19,498 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | JBL |
| Model | Guarneri G5 G5 | Summit Ama |
| HiFi ladder position | #126 of 215 bookshelf | #184 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 14.8 in | 18.5 in |
| Width | 9.1 in | 11.5 in |
| Depth | 14.8 in | 13.2 in |
| Weight | 35.3 lb | 55.8 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Extended Range soft dome), 1× 5.9 in mid-bass (paper cone) | 1× 1.5 in tweeter (Annular Ring Teonex compression driver), 1× 7.9 in mid-bass (Hybrid Carbon Cellulose Composite cone (HC4)) |
| Frequency — low | 40 Hz | 34 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 25000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB | 84 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 30–125 W | 25–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $19,000 / pair | $19,995 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.com ↗ | jbl.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.