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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 46.9 in · 1 in = 11.95 px
Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2vsWharfedale Elysian 4
The Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2 and the Wharfedale Elysian 4 stand at nearly the same height, around 119.0 cm tall. On footprint the Wharfedale Elysian 4 is the wider cabinet (36.9 cm versus 33.4 cm). At 92 dB against 90 dB, the Wharfedale Elysian 4 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Wharfedale Elysian 4 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 30 Hz versus 33 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 203 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Sonetto VIII G2 and a 220 mm cone on the Wharfedale Elysian 4. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $8,497 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Wharfedale |
| Model | Sonetto VIII G2 G2 | Elysian 4 |
| HiFi ladder position | #202 of 281 floorstander | #199 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 46.9 in | 46.8 in |
| Width | 13.1 in | 14.5 in |
| Depth | 18.9 in | 18.2 in |
| Weight | 99.2 lb | 109.1 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (DAD Arrow Point soft dome), 1× 6.5 in midrange (Camelia paper cone), 2× 8 in woofer (paper cone) | 1× 3.5 in tweeter (AMT), 1× 5.9 in midrange (coated glass-fibre matrix cone), 2× 8.7 in woofer (coated glass-fibre matrix cone) |
| Frequency — low | 33 Hz | 30 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 22000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 50–400 W | 15–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $7,999 / pair | $8,995 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.com ↗ | wharfedale.co.uk ↗ |
| 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.