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ASonus Faber Olympica Nova IIBDali Rubikore 8
Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II front view
Dali Rubikore 8 front view

Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1100 mm (110.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.51 px

Sonus Faber Olympica Nova IIvsDali Rubikore 8

The Dali Rubikore 8 stands 110.0 cm tall — about 6.3 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II at 103.7 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II is the wider cabinet (33.2 cm versus 30.2 cm). At 90.5 dB against 88 dB, the Dali Rubikore 8 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Dali Rubikore 8 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 38 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II and a 165 mm cone on the Dali Rubikore 8. On price, the Dali Rubikore 8 sits higher — about $12,000 a pair against $10,000 for the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova II.

Specifications

AB
ManufacturerSonus FaberDali
ModelOlympica Nova IIRubikore 8
HiFi ladder position#85 of 281 floorstander#129 of 281 floorstander
Height1037 mm1100 mm
Width332 mm302 mm
Depth423 mm444 mm
Weight30.7 kg30 kg
Enclosurebass-reflex-rearbass-reflex-rear
Drivers1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 XTR3 soft dome with DAD), 1× 150 mm midrange (MW15 paper cone), 1× 180 mm woofer (W18 paper cone)1× 45 mm super-tweeter (planar magnetostatic), 1× 29 mm tweeter (low-loss soft dome), 1× 165 mm mid-bass (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor), 2× 165 mm woofer (Clarity Cone paper and wood-fibre, SMC motor)
Frequency — low40 Hz38 Hz
Frequency — high35000 Hz34000 Hz
Sensitivity88 dB90.5 dB
Impedance4 Ω4 Ω
Recommended amp50–250 W40–250 W
MAP (USD)$10,000 / pair$12,000 / pair
Where to buyCheck availabilityCheck availability
Brand websitesonusfaber.comdali-speakers.com
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Larger value highlighted in green. For low-frequency extension, lower Hz = greater bass reach, so the deeper side is highlighted.