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Click either cabinet to swap A ↔ B · Reference height: 16.2 in · 1 in = 34.61 px
TAD Micro Evolution OnevsSonus Faber Guarneri G5
The TAD Micro Evolution One stands 41.1 cm tall — about 3.4 cm more than the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 at 37.7 cm. On footprint the TAD Micro Evolution One is the wider cabinet (25.1 cm versus 23.0 cm). At 86 dB against 85 dB, the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 is the easier load to drive and plays louder from the same amplifier. The TAD Micro Evolution One reaches deeper in the bass, down to 36 Hz versus 40 Hz. Low frequencies come from a 160 mm cone on the TAD Micro Evolution One and a 150 mm cone on the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5. On price, the Sonus Faber Guarneri G5 sits higher — about $19,000 a pair against $12,495 for the TAD Micro Evolution One.
| A | B | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TAD | Sonus Faber |
| Model | Micro Evolution One | Guarneri G5 G5 |
| HiFi ladder position | #151 of 215 bookshelf | #126 of 215 bookshelf |
| Height | 16.2 in | 14.8 in |
| Width | 9.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Depth | 15.8 in | 14.8 in |
| Weight | 44.1 lb | 35.3 lb |
| Enclosure | bass-reflex-rear | bass-reflex-rear |
| Drivers | 1× 6.3 in woofer (aramid), 1× 3.5 in midrange (magnesium), 1× 1 in tweeter (beryllium) | 1× 1.1 in tweeter (Extended Range soft dome), 1× 5.9 in mid-bass (paper cone) |
| Frequency — low | 36 Hz | 40 Hz |
| Frequency — high | 60000 Hz | 35000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 85 dB | 86 dB |
| Impedance | 4 Ω | 4 Ω |
| Recommended amp | — | 30–125 W |
| MAP (USD) | $12,495 / pair | $19,000 / 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.