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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 43.5 in · 1 in = 12.88 px
Sonus Faber Olympica IIIvsQ Acoustics 5050
The Sonus Faber Olympica III and the Q Acoustics 5050 stand at nearly the same height, around 110.4 cm tall. On footprint the Q Acoustics 5050 is the wider cabinet (39.7 cm versus 37.6 cm). At 91.8 dB against 90 dB, the Q Acoustics 5050 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Q Acoustics 5050 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 37 Hz versus 42 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica III and a 150 mm cone on the Q Acoustics 5050.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Q Acoustics |
| Model | Olympica III G3 | 5050 |
| HiFi ladder position | #136 of 269 floorstander | #127 of 269 floorstander |
| Height | 43.5 in | 43.3 in |
| Width | 14.8 in | 15.6 in |
| Depth | 18.1 in | 17.3 in |
| Weight | 77.2 lb | 54.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (silk dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (Camelia paper cone), 2× 6.5 in woofer (paper cone) | 1× 1 in tweeter (soft dome), 2× 5.9 in mid-bass (C³ continuous curved cone) |
| Frequency — low | 42 Hz | 37 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 30000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 91.8 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 6 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–300 W | 25–150 W |
| MAP (USD) | — | $2,499 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.com ↗ | qacoustics.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.