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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 1212 mm (121.2 cm) · 1 mm = 0.46 px
TAD Grand Evolution OnevsSonus Faber Amati Supreme
The TAD Grand Evolution One stands 121.2 cm tall — about 3.6 cm more than the Sonus Faber Amati Supreme at 117.6 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Amati Supreme is the wider cabinet (41.1 cm versus 39.4 cm). At 91 dB against 88 dB, the Sonus Faber Amati Supreme is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the TAD Grand Evolution One and a 220 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Amati Supreme. On price, the Sonus Faber Amati Supreme sits higher — about $78,000 a pair against $65,000 for the TAD Grand Evolution One.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TAD | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Grand Evolution One | Amati Supreme |
| HiFi ladder position | #209 of 281 floorstander | #191 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 1212 mm | 1176 mm |
| Width | 394 mm | 411 mm |
| Depth | 547 mm | 512 mm |
| Weight | 64 kg | 62 kg |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 2× 180 mm woofer (aramid), 1× 140 mm midrange (magnesium), 1× 35 mm tweeter (beryllium) | 1× 20 mm super-tweeter (silk soft dome), 1× 38 mm tweeter (silk soft dome), 1× 165 mm midrange (paper cone), 2× 220 mm woofer (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 27 Hz | 28 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 100000 Hz | 40000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 91 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 50–600 W |
| MAP (USD) | $65,000 / pair | $78,000 / pair |
| Where to buy | Check availability ↗ | Check availability ↗ |
| Brand website | technicalaudiodevices.com ↗ | 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.