SONUS FABER CREMONA M

Pre owned. In good condition. They show light signs of wear on some edges. Without original packaging.

The Sonus Faber Cremona M presents itself as a high-prestige floorstanding loudspeaker that combines refined aesthetics, deeply rooted in the Italian lute-making tradition, with audiophile-level performance. The design reflects the brand’s philosophy, strongly linked to the artisanal culture of Cremona and the craft of musical instrument making, reinterpreted in a modern key to deliver an engaging, natural, and highly expressive musical reproduction.

The loudspeaker is built around a three-way, four-driver bass reflex configuration, maintaining slender proportions and an exceptionally refined construction approach. The cabinet features curved wooden side panels with a satin finish, combined with a leather-clad front baffle that helps reduce diffraction and improve high-frequency performance. The rear section houses differentiated reflex ports, optimized for the separate management of the various frequency sections, while each driver is housed in dedicated chambers to ensure isolation and control of internal resonances.

The driver system integrates an extended and highly dynamic mid-bass section capable of producing a full-bodied, rich, and physically present sound, with strong air movement that enhances realism and presence. The midrange is characterized by a natural and neutral tuning, delivering voices with excellent expressiveness and tonal coherence while maintaining sufficient dynamic capability to handle complex and energetic musical material.

High frequencies are handled by a ring radiator tweeter that delivers wide, airy, and highly detailed extension, with optimized dispersion that contributes to a broad and well-layered soundstage. The overall treble response remains smooth and free of harshness, maintaining balance and refinement even with highly analytical recordings.

The three-way crossover network is carefully engineered to ensure seamless integration between drivers, optimizing phase coherence and contributing significantly to stereo image stability and depth of the soundstage. The entire structure is supported by a highly rigid internal bracing system designed to minimize vibrations and unwanted coloration, resulting in a cleaner and more transparent reproduction.

From a sonic perspective, the Cremona M is distinguished by very high dynamic capability and substantial low-frequency extension, allowing it to reproduce complex musical events with strong physical impact and realism. Bass response is deep and articulate, capable of conveying both the power of large orchestral works and the energy of contemporary music while maintaining control and definition.

The soundstage develops with strong stability and precision, offering a clear layering of musical planes. Imaging is wide, coherent, and well-focused, prioritizing musicality and emotional engagement over strict analytical presentation.

Overall, the Sonus Faber Cremona M stands as a top-tier floorstanding loudspeaker that combines artisanal tradition, aesthetic elegance, and highly refined sonic performance, delivering a rich, dynamic, and deeply emotional listening experience.

Technical specifications:

• System: 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker with bass reflex loading; design focused on tonal coherence and full-range dynamic reproduction
• Cabinet: lute-shaped structure typical of the Sonus Faber tradition; multilayer wood construction with selected veneers and solid maple elements; curved geometry designed to stiffen the cabinet and control internal resonances; internal bracing to reduce spurious vibrations and standing waves
• Tweeter: 25 mm ring radiator unit; designed for extended high-frequency response; airy, fast, and smooth emission with high definition and no harshness
• Midrange: 150 mm driver with treated wood-fibre cone; advanced cone breakup control; linear dynamic suspension; dedicated ventilated rear chamber for improved naturalness and vocal articulation
• Woofer: pair of 180 mm aluminium/magnesium alloy drivers; designed for high power handling and deep bass response; reduced resonances through compression control systems and stiffened moving assembly
• Crossover: second-order optimized network for phase and time coherence; crossover points at 400 Hz and 2300 Hz; high-grade components ensuring linearity and seamless driver integration
• Frequency response: 40 Hz – 30 kHz with reflex tuning for smooth low-frequency extension and tonal continuity
• Sensitivity: 91 dB SPL (2.83 V/1 m)
• Nominal impedance: 4 ohms
• Power handling: 50 W – 250 W with wide dynamic headroom and low distortion at high levels
• Finish: natural maple with medium-gloss eco-friendly lacquer and handcrafted finish
• Dimensions: 1120 x 350 x 565 mm (H x W x D)
• Weight: 73 kg per pair