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Sonus Faber

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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 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'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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