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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 370 mm (37.0 cm) · 1 mm = 1.51 px
T+A Talis R 330vsSonus Faber Olympica Nova I
The T+A Talis R 330 stands 37.0 cm tall — about 1.5 cm more than the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova I at 35.5 cm. On footprint the T+A Talis R 330 is the wider cabinet (21.0 cm versus 19.4 cm). At 87 dB against 85 dB, the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova I is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Talis R 330 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 35 Hz versus 45 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 170 mm cone on the T+A Talis R 330 and a 150 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova I. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $6,975 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Talis R 330 | Olympica Nova I |
| HiFi ladder position | #121 of 212 bookshelf | #101 of 212 bookshelf |
| Height | 370 mm | 355 mm |
| Width | 210 mm | 194 mm |
| Depth | 280 mm | 395 mm |
| Weight | 15 kg | 10.5 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 170 mm mid-bass (aluminium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (dome) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 XTR3 soft dome), 1× 150 mm mid-bass (MW15 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 35 Hz | 45 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 87 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 35–250 W |
| MAP (USD) | $7,450 / pair | $6,500 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | ta-hifi.de ↗ | sonusfaber.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.