Sonus Faber Maxima Amator Speakers

The Maxima Amator is Sonus faber’s first two-way floorstanding speaker crafted from a solid wood cabinet.

In crafting the Maxima Amator, meticulous attention was given to the cabinet's interior, which is divided into three distinct chambers. In the first, acoustic volume is precisely optimized using advanced simulations and a new damping material. The second chamber enhances stability and minimizes unwanted resonances by lowering the system's center of gravity. The third chamber, located externally, houses the crossover, shielding it from any vibrations generated by the speakers in the acoustic chamber.

Although current computer simulation technologies played an instrumental role in development, Sonus faber’s value on the Human Touch guides the belief that a skilled ear is still the ultimate judge of perfection. The final stage of the fundamental ‘tuning by ear’ process was performed in Sonus faber’s Research and Development listening room, leading the team to identify the perfect tonal balance of the project.

ACOUSTIC VOLUME

The first chamber of the cabinet optimizes acoustic volume using software node simulators and a brand-new damping material made of three layers: two external layers of recycled carbon fiber and one layer of silica fiber in between.

SUPERIOR STABILITY

The second chamber of the cabinet is filled with inert material that increases weight, thereby lowering the system’s center of gravity to increase its stability as well as minimize unwanted resonance. 

EXTERIOR CABINET

The third chamber, visible from outside the speaker, is dedicated to hosting the crossover, shielding it from any possible vibration generated by the speakers in the acoustic chamber

IFF CROSSOVER

This network design allows the two drivers to work together in a maximally connected and organic way. The IFF Crossover “Interactive Fusion Filtering” reimagines the principles of the classic Paracross Topology, featuring non-academic transfer functions based on our accelerated progressive slopes. The result is an extremely natural and fluid sound reproduction.

System

2-way floorstanding vented loudspeaker system

Loudspeakers

Tw: Ø 28 mm, H28 XTR-04, High Power Neodymium “cup design” motor system with High Definition DAD™ driver, Soft dome.
Mw: Ø 180 mm, MW18 XTR-04

Crossover Points

2100 Hz.

Premium Hi-Fi components

Frequency response

35 Hz – 35000 Hz

Sensitivity

88 db SPL (2.83V/1 m)

Nominal impedance

4 Ohm

Recommended power amplifier

25W - 125W, undistorted signal

Connectivity

2 connectors binding post

Decoupling Systems

Iron spikes

Product dimensions (HxWxD)

1120 x 300 x 350 mm / each
44.1 x 11.8 x 13.8 in / each

Dimensions with packaging (HxWxD)

1270 x 430 x 525 cm / each
50 x 16.9 x 20.7 in / each

Weight

38 kg / each
83.8 lb / each

Packaging weight

40,8 kg / each
89.9 lb / each

Cabinet

Squared with round edges

Solid walnut + port Saint Laurent marble + brass
Solid walnut Graphite + matte Marquinia marble + polished steel