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TAD Grand Evolution OnevsSonus Faber Il Cremonese
The Sonus Faber Il Cremonese stands 144.9 cm tall — about 23.7 cm more than the TAD Grand Evolution One at 121.2 cm. On footprint the Sonus Faber Il Cremonese is the wider cabinet (46.2 cm versus 39.4 cm). At 92 dB against 88 dB, the Sonus Faber Il Cremonese is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The TAD Grand Evolution One reaches deeper in the bass, down to 27 Hz versus 35 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 180 mm cone on the TAD Grand Evolution One and a 220 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Il Cremonese. Both land in a similar price bracket, around $66,250 a pair.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TAD | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Grand Evolution One | Il Cremonese |
| HiFi ladder position | #209 of 281 floorstander | #260 of 281 floorstander |
| Height | 47.7 in | 57 in |
| Width | 15.5 in | 18.2 in |
| Depth | 21.5 in | 24.4 in |
| Weight | 141.1 lb | 185.2 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-down | bass-reflex-down |
| Drivers | 2× 7.1 in woofer (aramid), 1× 5.5 in midrange (magnesium), 1× 1.4 in tweeter (beryllium) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (H28 XTR soft dome with DAD), 1× 7.1 in midrange (M18 paper cone), 2× 7.1 in woofer (W18 paper cone), 2× 8.7 in woofer (W22 paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 27 Hz | 35 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 100000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | 92 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 100–800 W |
| MAP (USD) | $65,000 / pair | $67,500 / 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.