Audio Systems
Sonus Faber
Italian Artisan Loudspeakers — Where Music Meets Furniture Craft
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Sonus Faber has been handcrafting loudspeakers in Arcugnano, Italy since 1983, combining the acoustic precision of a scientific instrument with the visual beauty of Italian furniture making. Every Sonus Faber speaker is a statement piece — lute-shaped cabinets wrapped in hand-stitched leather, solid walnut, or machined aluminum that transform a loudspeaker from a piece of technology into a work of art.
Behind the extraordinary aesthetics lies serious acoustic engineering. Sonus Faber's proprietary DAD (Damped Apex Dome) tweeters, natural fiber cone woofers, and parabolic cabinet geometries deliver a sound that is warm, spacious, and emotionally engaging — the Italian philosophy of 'bel canto' applied to loudspeaker design.
At Peters Audio Video, we specify Sonus Faber for clients where the speaker must be as beautiful as it sounds. In luxury interiors where traditional black-box speakers would be an aesthetic compromise, Sonus Faber delivers reference-grade audio in packages that interior designers celebrate.
Why We Specify
Why Peters Audio Video Installs Sonus Faber
Handcrafted in Arcugnano, Italy with cabinet materials including hand-stitched leather, solid walnut, Carrara marble, and machined aluminum
Lute-shaped cabinet geometries eliminate internal standing waves while creating visually stunning sculptural forms
Proprietary DAD (Damped Apex Dome) tweeters and natural fiber woofer cones deliver the warm, musical 'Sonus Faber sound'
Palladio in-wall series brings Sonus Faber's tonal character to architectural installations without visible speakers
Each flagship speaker is signed by the craftsman who built it — genuine artisan manufacturing, not mass production
The only loudspeaker brand regularly specified by luxury interior designers as a furniture-grade design element
Product Categories
Aida Series
The flagship — a towering statement speaker with constrained-layer damped cabinets, Beryllium-copper tweeters, and bass reflex loading that delivers effortless, room-filling sound for the largest listening spaces.
Homage Series
The iconic Amati, Guarneri, and Stradivari pay tribute to Italian luthier tradition with lute-shaped cabinets and warm, enveloping sound that makes every listening session feel like a private concert.
Olympica Nova Series
Floor-standing, bookshelf, and center channel speakers with Sonus Faber's signature walnut and leather aesthetics at more accessible price points — ideal for luxury home theater and stereo systems.
Sonetto Series
Entry into the Sonus Faber world — Italian-designed speakers with the brand's characteristic warmth and beauty in more compact form factors for versatile room placement.
Palladio Series
Custom installation in-wall and in-ceiling speakers that deliver Sonus Faber's tonal signature in flush-mounted form factors for whole-home audio distribution.
Smart Home Integration
Sonus Faber & Whole-Home Automation
Sonus Faber speakers integrate with distributed audio systems via Savant, Control4, and Crestron using amplification from McIntosh (a sister brand under the same parent company, creating a natural sonic synergy).
The Palladio in-wall series is designed specifically for custom installation, with paintable grilles and shallow mounting depths for seamless architectural integration.
For home theater, Sonus Faber's matched speaker families (Olympica Nova, Sonetto) provide timbre-matched LCR, surround, and height channels for cohesive immersive audio.
Luxury Home Applications
Luxury Living Room Statement
Sonus Faber Homage or Olympica Nova speakers serve as sculptural furniture pieces that deliver audiophile-grade music reproduction — equally stunning when silent and when playing.
Interior Designer Collaboration
When interior designers demand speakers that enhance rather than compromise their vision, Sonus Faber's leather, walnut, and marble finishes integrate as luxury furniture elements.
Intimate Home Theater
Olympica Nova and Sonetto home theater configurations deliver warm, enveloping surround sound with the aesthetic refinement that luxury theater rooms demand.
Distributed Audio with Character
Palladio in-wall speakers bring Sonus Faber's distinctive warmth and musicality to whole-home audio, delivering a more engaging listening experience than generic architectural speakers.
Specification Review
Choosing Sonus Faber for Your Home
Compare the specific equipment proposed for your rooms, not the brand name alone. Sonus Faber families discussed on this page include Aida Series, Homage Series, Olympica Nova Series, Sonetto Series, Palladio Series. Availability, model specifications, firmware and third-party integration support need confirmation before a final design.
- Room fit: Request a model-level schedule showing where each component will be used, its mounting and power requirements, and any architectural compromises.
- Integration evidence: Identify the supported connection or driver for each required function. Separate physical compatibility from actual command support and test behavior when internet access is unavailable.
- Complete scope: Compare equipment, infrastructure, configuration, commissioning and documentation together. Confirm subscriptions, licenses, warranty terms and ongoing support separately in the proposal.
Useful project details: Your listening areas, preferred music services, ceiling details and whether speakers should be visible or concealed.
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How We Install Sonus Faber
Discovery & Design
Every Sonus Faber installation begins with a comprehensive consultation. We evaluate your home's architecture, existing infrastructure, and lifestyle needs to develop a detailed system proposal with room-by-room specifications and control interface design.
Architectural Coordination
For new builds and renovations, our team coordinates directly with architects and builders during the design phase — ensuring Sonus Faber infrastructure (conduit runs, power, equipment closets) is properly planned before walls close.
Professional Installation
Installation requirements depend on the selected Sonus Faber equipment: mounting, cabling, ventilation, power and configuration are coordinated with the project scope. Documentation records the installed components and relevant connections.
Calibration & Commissioning
After installation, we verify the specified Sonus Faber functions and system connections. Applicable audio, video or control settings are commissioned for the room, with owner orientation and documentation appropriate to the equipment.
Why Choose Peters Audio Video for Sonus Faber
Design-Led Specification
We recommend Sonus Faber only where it suits the room, the architecture and how you live — and explain the alternatives we considered, so the choice is yours.
Long-Term Stewardship
Ongoing care for your Sonus Faber system can include applicable updates, monitoring and planned changes. Services, response arrangements and eligibility depend on the written support agreement.
Charlotte-Based Expertise
Based in Charlotte and focused on luxury residential technology. Consultations and on-site work are scheduled around the agreed project scope; select larger projects are considered nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Sonus Faber speakers cost?
Sonetto bookshelf speakers start around $2,000 per pair, Olympica Nova floor-standing from $8,000-$15,000, Homage series from $15,000-$50,000, and the flagship Aida exceeds $120,000 per pair. Palladio in-wall speakers start around $800 each.
Are Sonus Faber speakers worth the price?
For clients who value the intersection of art and audio, absolutely. No other speaker brand delivers this combination of handcrafted Italian aesthetics and audiophile sound quality. They're functional art pieces that happen to produce extraordinary music.
What amplifier pairs best with Sonus Faber?
McIntosh is the natural pairing — both brands are under the same parent company (McIntosh Group) and share a warm, musical sonic philosophy. We also pair Sonus Faber with Mark Levinson and Marantz amplification depending on room and preference.
Can Sonus Faber be used for home theater?
Yes. The Olympica Nova and Sonetto lines include dedicated center channels, surrounds, and matching subwoofers for timbre-matched home theater systems that maintain Sonus Faber's aesthetic standards.
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Design Your Sonus Faber System
Every Sonus Faber installation begins with a conversation about your home, your lifestyle, and the experience you want technology to deliver.