£10,000.00
The bookshelf model of Sonus faber’s third-generation Olympica Collection: a two-way speaker with a 165 mm paper-cone mid-woofer and a DAD Arrow Point silk tweeter, hand-finished in walnut or wenge. Priced per pair; stands sold separately.
The Olympica I is the bookshelf model of the Sonus Faber Olympica Collection, now in its third generation (Olympica G3). Sonus faber designed it for more intimate listening spaces, and it takes the place of the Olympica Nova I in the range.
It keeps the lute-shaped cabinet of the larger models, in hand-finished walnut or wenge with solid aluminium details and leather. Sonus faber makes a matching Olympica stand for it, sold separately; the pictures show the speakers on those stands.
A 28 mm DAD Arrow Point extended-frequency silk tweeter works with a 165 mm paper-cone mid-woofer with a copper cap, in a vented cabinet, crossing over at 2,300 Hz. The collection brings in technology derived from Suprema, Sonus faber’s flagship loudspeaker. Four binding posts are split Hi and Mid-Low.
Type: two-way bookshelf loudspeaker, vented box. Drive units: 28 mm DAD Arrow Point extended-frequency silk tweeter; 165 mm paper-cone mid-woofer with copper cap. Crossover point: 2,300 Hz. Frequency response: 57 Hz to 40 kHz. Sensitivity: 87 dB SPL (2.83 V/1 m). Nominal impedance: 4 ohms. Recommended amplifier power: 30 to 250 W, undistorted signal. Connections: four binding posts (Hi, Mid-Low). Dimensions, as Sonus faber gives them: 210 × 370 × 370 mm; with stand 320 × 1,052 × 415 mm. Weight: 11 kg each; 27.2 kg with the stand. Finishes: walnut or wenge. Priced per pair.
The Olympica I is for a smaller room, or for the listener who wants the Olympica look and build without a floorstander. We think of Sonus faber as a beautiful, easy-to-live-with all-rounder, built to a high standard with great heritage behind it.
Sonus faber recommends 30 to 250 watts. We would look first at the McIntosh MA5300 or the McIntosh MA252. Where the room is difficult, a Lyngdorf TDAI-2210 with RoomPerfect correction is worth hearing.
A bookshelf speaker of this quality deserves proper stands rather than a shelf. We set the height and the toe-in in the room the speakers will live in.
The Olympica III and Olympica V are the floorstanders of the same collection. For a cinema, the Olympica Center and the on-wall Olympica Wall complete the set. Read our piece on the new Olympica G3, and see the full range on our Sonus Faber page.
The Olympica I is available to order through us. We can help you choose the right model and finish for your room, match the amplification and handle delivery, installation and set-up across the South. Speak to our team to talk it through.
