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Sonus Faber Stradivari G2vsMonitor Audio Hyphn
The Monitor Audio Hyphn stands 139.2 cm tall — about 1.8 cm more than the Sonus Faber Stradivari G2 at 137.4 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Stradivari G2 is the wider cabinet (70.7 cm versus 50.1 cm). At 92 dB against 86 dB, the Sonus Faber Stradivari G2 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The Monitor Audio Hyphn reaches deeper in the bass, down to 18 Hz versus 25 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 260 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Stradivari G2 and a 200 mm cone on the Monitor Audio Hyphn. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $49,750 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sonus Faber | Monitor Audio |
| Model | Stradivari G2 G2 | Hyphn |
| HiFi ladder position | #253 of 281 floorstander | #255 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 54.1 in | 54.8 in |
| Width | 27.8 in | 19.7 in |
| Depth | 16.9 in | 20.5 in |
| Weight | 179.7 lb | 235.7 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (H28 XTR soft dome with DAD), 1× 5.9 in midrange (paper cone), 2× 10.2 in woofer (paper cone) | 1× tweeter (MPD III — Micro Pleated Diaphragm), 6× 2 in midrange (RDT III — Rigid Diaphragm Technology), 4× 7.9 in woofer (RDT III, force-cancelled) |
| Frequency — low | 25 Hz | 18 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 35000 Hz | 60000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | 100–600 W | 200–1600 W |
| MAP (USD) | $50,000 / pair | $49,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | sonusfaber.com ↗ | monitoraudio.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.