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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 49.8 in · 1 in = 11.25 px
Sonus Faber Olympica VvsFocal Sopra N°3
The Focal Sopra N°3 stands 126.4 cm tall — about 9.0 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica V at 117.4 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Olympica V is the wider cabinet (42.4 cm versus 35.5 cm). At 91.5 dB against 90 dB, the Focal Sopra N°3 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Focal Sopra N°3 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 33 Hz versus 37 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 165 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica V and a 210 mm cone on the Focal Sopra N°3.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Focal |
| Model | Olympica V G3 | Sopra N°3 |
| HiFi ladder position | #182 of 269 floorstander | #218 of 269 floorstander |
| Height | 46.2 in | 49.8 in |
| Width | 16.7 in | 14 in |
| Depth | 20.8 in | 23.4 in |
| Weight | 97 lb | 154.3 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (silk dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (Camelia paper cone), 3× 6.5 in woofer (paper cone) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (pure beryllium inverted dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (W sandwich cone), 2× 8.3 in woofer (W sandwich cone) |
| Frequency — low | 37 Hz | 33 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 91.5 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 8 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–400 W | 40–400 W |
| MAP (USD) | — | $22,998 / 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.