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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1174 mm (117.4 cm) · 1 mm = 0.48 px
Sonus Faber Olympica Nova VvsFyne Audio F1-8S
The Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V stands 117.4 cm tall — about 8.8 cm more than the Fyne Audio F1-8S at 108.6 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V is the wider cabinet (40.9 cm versus 33.5 cm). At 91 dB against 90 dB, the Fyne Audio F1-8S is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Fyne Audio F1-8S reaches deeper in the bass, down to 30 Hz versus 32 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V and a 200 mm cone on the Fyne Audio F1-8S. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $16,505 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Fyne Audio |
| Model | Olympica Nova V | F1-8S |
| HiFi ladder position | #186 of 281 floorstander | #115 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1174 mm | 1086 mm |
| Width | 409 mm | 335 mm |
| Depth | 529 mm | 445 mm |
| Weight | 44 kg | 30 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), 3× 180 mm woofer (W18 paper cone) | 1× 25 mm tweeter (magnesium dome), 1× 200 mm mid-bass (multi-fibre cone) |
| Frequency — low | 32 Hz | 30 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 34000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 60–400 W | 20–200 W |
| MAP (USD) | $16,500 / pair | $16,510 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.com ↗ | fyneaudio.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.