Sonus faber is an Italian manufacturer of handcrafted speakers, headphones, and other high-end audio equipment based in Arcugnano, Veneto, Italy.[1] The company was founded in 1983 by Franco Serblin.[2] Sonus faber is one of several audio brands owned by McIntosh Group, which also owns McIntosh, Sumiko, and Fine Sounds.[3]

Sonus faber
Company typeCorporation
IndustryElectronics
Founded1983; 41 years ago (1983)
FounderFranco Serblin
HeadquartersArcugnano, Veneto, Italy
Key people
Jeff Poggi (CEO)
ProductsAudio equipment
ParentMcIntosh Group
Websitesonusfaber.com

Sonus faber's products include Chameleon T floor-standing tower speakers, Venere floor speakers, Lumina bookshelf speakers, Aida tower speakers, and others. [4] The Aida line of speakers sells for approximately $120,000.[5]

In 2015, Sonus faber introduced its portable headphone range Pryma. There is the Pryma 0/1, which comes with six variations of headbands and seven variations of earcups. In 2016, they released the Pryma Aria, a wireless version of the 0/1.

In 2019, Sonus faber announced the Palladio collection, a brand new range of custom in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for the audiophiles with a desire for a home theatre system. [6]

In 2020, Maserati announced the MC20 would include a Sonus faber audio system. [7] In 2021, the system was given the EISA award for Best In-Car OEM Premium Audio System. [8]

References

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    • Kessler, Ken. "Sonus faber: speakers with the 'wife acceptance factor'". Telegraph. Archived from the original on February 5, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
    • Atkins, Hunter Leather Handbags and Belts Inspire New Luxury Headphones Forbes. March 17, 2016
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  4. ^ * Sintomuang, Kevin The Ultimate in Luxury Headphones Wall Street Journal. March 18, 2016
  5. ^ Moynihan, Tim $120000 Speakers Are Like Parking a Symphony in Your Den Wired. March 18, 2016
  6. ^ "Craftmanship Hi Fi Italian Sound System Collections". Sonus faber. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
  7. ^ "Hot New Maserati Gets Sonic Boost from Sonus faber - HomeTheaterReview". hometheaterreview.com. 2020-09-09. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
  8. ^ "Maserati MC20 with Sonus faber | EISA – Expert Imaging and Sound Association". Retrieved 2022-01-17.

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