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T+A Criterion S 240vsSonus Faber Olympica Nova V

The T+A Criterion S 240 stands 123.0 cm tall — about 5.6 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V at 117.4 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V is the wider cabinet (40.9 cm versus 38.0 cm). At 90 dB against 88 dB, the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Criterion S 240 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 26 Hz versus 32 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 220 mm cone on the T+A Criterion S 240 and a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V. On price, the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V sits higher — about $16,500 a pair against $14,000 for the T+A Criterion S 240.