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Sonus Faber Olympica Nova IIIvsFocal Kanta N°3
The Focal Kanta N°3 stands 128.0 cm tall — about 17.6 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III at 110.4 cm. On footprint the Focal Kanta N°3 is the wider cabinet (38.1 cm versus 36.3 cm). At 91 dB against 90 dB, the Focal Kanta N°3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Kanta N°3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 33 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III and a 210 mm cone on the Focal Kanta N°3. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $12,250 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Focal |
| Model | Olympica Nova III | Kanta N°3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #141 of 281 floorstander | #229 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 43.5 in | 50.4 in |
| Width | 14.3 in | 15 in |
| Depth | 18.1 in | 20.5 in |
| Weight | 77.2 lb | 101.4 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-front |
| Drivers | 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) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (flax cone), 2× 8.3 in woofer (flax cone) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–300 W | 40–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | $12,500 / pair | $11,999 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.com ↗ | focal.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.