Sonus Faber Il Cremonese Floorstanding Speakers
The Sonus Faber Il Cremonese is a statement-level floorstanding loudspeaker from the Italian manufacturer’s Reference Collection. Inspired by Antonio Stradivari’s legendary 1715 violin, Il Cremonese combines sculptural Italian craftsmanship with a sophisticated 3.5-way driver system engineered to reproduce music with scale, refinement, speed, and tonal richness.
Designed for serious high-end listening rooms, these speakers pair a 92 dB sensitivity rating with a 4-ohm nominal impedance and support amplifiers rated from 100 to 800 watts per channel. The result is a reference loudspeaker capable of effortless dynamics, precise imaging, and a broad, immersive soundstage when partnered with appropriately matched electronics.
A Reference Loudspeaker Inspired by Stradivari
Il Cremonese pays tribute to the craftsmanship and acoustic legacy of Antonio Stradivari. Its distinctive five-sided, non-parallel cabinet uses Sonus faber’s Rhomboidal Diamond Design to increase structural rigidity, reduce internal reflections, and give the speaker its unmistakable architectural form. Double-curvature wood surfaces, hand-finished details, leather, and aluminum reinforce the connection between traditional Italian lutherie and modern acoustic engineering.
Advanced Cabinet and Vibration Control
Sonus faber developed the enclosure to provide each driver with a carefully controlled acoustic environment. Internal damping materials are selected according to the needs of each chamber, while Avional alloy Damper Shelves help control unwanted cabinet vibration and preserve the clarity of the musical signal. The ZVT decoupling system further isolates the enclosure from the floor for improved stability and resonance management.
Purpose-Built Driver System
The 3.5-way architecture combines six drivers per speaker. High frequencies are reproduced by Sonus faber’s 28 mm DAD Arrow Point soft-dome tweeter, designed to control dome resonance while retaining the natural tonal character of a traditional dome driver. A dedicated 180 mm midrange handles the critical vocal and instrumental range, supported by dual 180 mm woofers and dual 220 mm subwoofer drivers for authoritative low-frequency extension and room-filling scale.
The crossover network operates at 80 Hz, 250 Hz, and 2,500 Hz and uses premium high-end components. Separate Mid-High and Low binding posts support bi-wiring or bi-amplification in systems designed to take advantage of those configurations.
Why Choose the Sonus Faber Il Cremonese?
- Reference-level 3.5-way floorstanding speaker design
- Distinctive Rhomboidal Diamond cabinet with non-parallel walls
- 28 mm DAD Arrow Point tweeter for refined, controlled high frequencies
- Dedicated midrange, dual woofers, and dual subwoofer drivers
- 92 dB sensitivity for strong dynamic capability
- Avional Damper Shelves and ZVT decoupling for vibration control
- Premium Italian wood, leather, and aluminum construction
- Available in Walnut, Red, and Wenge high-gloss finishes
Technical Specifications
| System | 3.5-way, full para-aperiodic vented box |
|---|---|
| Tweeter | 28 mm H28 XTR-04 high-power neodymium extended-range soft dome with DAD Arrow Point |
| Midrange | 180 mm M18 XTR-04 neodymium magnet system |
| Woofers | 2 × 180 mm W18XTR-12 |
| Subwoofers | 2 × 220 mm W22XTR-16 |
| Crossover Points | 80 Hz, 250 Hz, 2,500 Hz |
| Frequency Response | 35 Hz–35,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB SPL (2.83 V/1 m) |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 100–800 watts per channel, without clipping |
| Connections | Four binding posts: Mid-High and Low |
| Decoupling System | ZVT |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 57 × 15.6 × 24.5 in. (1,449 × 398 × 621 mm), each |
| Weight | 185.2 lb. (84 kg), each |
| Cabinet Materials | High-gloss wood, black leather, and aluminum |
Available Finishes
- Walnut high-gloss wood with black inlays and black leather
- Red high-gloss wood with black inlays and black leather
- Wenge high-gloss wood with maple inlays and black leather
System Matching, Delivery, and Installation
A loudspeaker of this scale benefits from careful amplifier matching, room placement, delivery, and setup. Contact Audio Exchange to discuss availability, finish options, system compatibility, and professional installation. You can also explore the complete Sonus Faber Reference Collection or browse our full selection of Sonus Faber speakers.
