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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1190 mm (119.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.47 px
Sonus Faber Olympica Nova IIIvsFocal Sopra N°2
The Focal Sopra N°2 stands 119.0 cm tall — about 8.6 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III at 110.4 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III is the wider cabinet (36.3 cm versus 33.3 cm). At 91 dB against 90 dB, the Focal Sopra N°2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III is rear-ported and the Focal Sopra N°2 is down-firing ported. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $13,250 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Focal |
| Model | Olympica Nova III | Sopra N°2 |
| HiFi ladder position | #141 of 281 floorstander | #201 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1104 mm | 1190 mm |
| Width | 363 mm | 333 mm |
| Depth | 459 mm | 540 mm |
| Weight | 35 kg | 55 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 XTR3 soft dome with DAD), 1× 150 mm midrange (MW15 paper cone), 2× 180 mm woofer (W18 paper cone) | 1× 27 mm tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 180 mm woofer (W sandwich cone) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 34 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–300 W | 40–300 W |
| MAP (USD) | $12,500 / pair | $13,999 / 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.