Description
The Sonus faber Il Cremonese represents the pinnacle of Italian loudspeaker artistry—an homage to the historic violin‑making tradition of Cremona, reimagined through cutting‑edge acoustic engineering.
Its striking form is instantly recognizable. The elegant, faceted cabinet is inspired by the natural geometry of a violin body, meticulously constructed from layered wood and finished with hand‑applied lacquer, leather detailing, and precision‑machined metal accents. The design is not purely aesthetic: every curve and angle serves to minimize internal resonance and diffraction, allowing the sound to emerge with purity and control.
True in the history of Italian violin making and to its own innovative spirit, Sonus faber pays homage to the great Antonio Stradivari. As the Stradivari’s instrument, even Il Cremonese is the result of scientific researches and deep passion.
This atypical Sonus faber form represents an evolution towards technological and visual innovation, simultaneously maintaining the historic milestones that marked the history of violin making, as well as the history of the Sonus faber brand itself.
THE STRADIVARI’S VIOLIN
Inspired by the shape of Lilium, Il Cremonese is a tribute to the most famous creation of Antonio Stradivari. Its five non-parallel walls structure and the sides applied on the enclosure, requires a careful processing techniques, as for a musical instrument: from the wood bending and shaping, to the treatments of the precious Avional surfaces.
THE ORETICAL PERFECTION
This is what we have in mind in designing the “acoustic environment” of each single transducer. Each volume is insulated with different materials from open cell thermoplastic foam to fibrous materials, similar to the felt used in pianos. The most appropriate material or materials are selected for each specific application.
SYSTEM
3.5 way, full para-aperiodic vented box
LOUDSPEAKERS
Tw: H28 XTR-04 DAD Arrow Point, Ø 28 mm
Md: M18 XTR-04 Neodymium Magnet System, Ø 180 mm
W: 2 x W18XTR-12, Ø 180 mm
Sw: 2 x W22XTR-16, Ø 220 mm
CROSSOVER
80Hz – 250Hz – 2500Hz
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
25 Hz – 35.000 Hz, tuning port included
SENSITIVITY
92 db SPL (2.83V/1 m)
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
4 ohm
SUGGESTED AMPLIFIER POWER OUTPUT
100W – 800W, without clipping
DIMENSIONS (HXWXD)
1449 x 398 x 621 mm
57 x 15,6 x 24.5 in
WEIGHT
84 Kg ea – net weight
185 lb ea – net weight
