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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 VvsKlipsch La Scala AL6
The Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V stands 117.4 cm tall — about 18.0 cm more than the Klipsch La Scala AL6 at 99.4 cm. On footprint the Klipsch La Scala AL6 is the wider cabinet (62.5 cm versus 40.9 cm). At 103 dB against 90 dB, the Klipsch La Scala AL6 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V reaches deeper in the bass, down to 32 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V and a 305 mm cone on the Klipsch La Scala AL6. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $16,999 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Klipsch |
| Model | Olympica Nova V | La Scala AL6 AL6 |
| HiFi ladder position | #186 of 281 floorstander | #53 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1174 mm | 994 mm |
| Width | 409 mm | 625 mm |
| Depth | 529 mm | 647 mm |
| Weight | 44 kg | 93 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | — |
| 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 (K-771 compression diaphragm), 1× 51 mm midrange (K-933-HP compression diaphragm), 1× 305 mm woofer (K-28 fiber-composite cone) |
| Frequency — low | 32 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 19000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 103 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 60–400 W | — |
| MAP (USD) | $16,500 / pair | $17,498 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.com ↗ | klipsch.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.