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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1120 mm (112.0 cm) · 1 mm = 0.50 px
T+A Talis S 330vsSonus Faber Maxima Amator
The Sonus Faber Maxima Amator stands 112.0 cm tall — about 7.0 cm more than the T+A Talis S 330 at 105.0 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Maxima Amator is the wider cabinet (30.4 cm versus 21.0 cm). At 88 dB against 87 dB, the Sonus Faber Maxima Amator is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The T+A Talis S 330 reaches deeper in the bass, down to 25 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 170 mm cone on the T+A Talis S 330 and a 180 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Maxima Amator. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $14,250 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | T+A | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Talis S 330 | Maxima Amator |
| HiFi ladder position | #96 of 276 floorstander | #157 of 276 floorstander |
| Height | 1050 mm | 1120 mm |
| Width | 210 mm | 304 mm |
| Depth | 280 mm | 350 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 38 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 2× 170 mm woofer (aluminium), 1× 120 mm midrange (aluminium), 1× 25 mm tweeter (dome) | 1× 28 mm tweeter (H28 soft dome with DAD), 1× 180 mm mid-bass (MW18 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 25 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 40000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 88 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 25–125 W |
| MAP (USD) | $13,500 / pair | $15,000 / 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.