Sonus Faber Olympica G3 I Bookshelf Speakers - Pair

Sonus faber Olympica G3 I Bookshelf Speakers

The Sonus faber Olympica G3 I brings the elegance, musicality, and craftsmanship of the new Olympica G3 series into a compact standmount loudspeaker. As the bookshelf model in the reimagined Olympica lineup, the G3 I is designed for listeners who want a more room-friendly speaker without stepping away from the warmth, dimensionality, and emotional realism that define Sonus faber.

Olympica G3 is a major evolution from the previous Olympica Nova series. Rather than a simple cosmetic refresh, this generation draws from Sonus faber’s flagship Suprema project, introducing new acoustic ideas while preserving the brand’s unmistakable Italian design language. The result is a compact high-end speaker that feels refined, expressive, and deeply musical.

Suprema-Inspired Camelia Driver Technology

One of the defining changes in the Olympica G3 series is the implementation of Sonus faber’s Camelia driver concept, derived from the company’s flagship Suprema loudspeaker system. Inspired by the organic shape of the camelia flower, this non-circular driver design helps reduce unwanted resonance compared with more conventional round driver structures.

For the Olympica G3 I, this technology helps give the speaker its sense of openness, vocal clarity, and natural midrange expression. Voices feel present and textured, instruments have body and air, and the speaker is designed to disappear into the listening space rather than call attention to itself. It is the kind of performance that makes Sonus faber speakers especially compelling for listeners who value tone, realism, and musical emotion.

Compact Form, True Olympica Character

The Olympica G3 I may be the smallest traditional stereo speaker in the Olympica G3 lineup, but it is still built with the same design priorities as the larger models: beauty, balance, and acoustic sophistication. Its 2-way vented design pairs a DAD™ Arrow Point extended-frequency silk dome tweeter with a 165 mm midwoofer, creating a speaker that can deliver delicate high-frequency detail, expressive midrange presence, and satisfying bass extension for its size.

This makes the Olympica G3 I an excellent choice for dedicated two-channel systems, refined living rooms, offices, and smaller listening spaces where a floorstanding speaker may be visually or acoustically too much. With the right amplifier and careful placement, it can create the scale, imaging, and tonal richness expected from a serious high-end bookshelf speaker.

Italian Craftsmanship, Built Like Fine Furniture

Sonus faber has always approached loudspeaker design as a meeting point between sound, material, and sculpture. The Olympica G3 I continues that tradition with a lute-shaped cabinet crafted for wood, giving the speaker a graceful form while supporting the acoustic goals of the enclosure.

The cabinet is not an afterthought. Its shape, materials, and finish are central to the Olympica identity. The G3 I is designed to look at home in an elegant listening space, with the kind of presence that makes it feel less like electronics and more like a carefully crafted musical instrument.

Where Olympica G3 I Fits in the Sonus faber Lineup

For customers comparing Sonus faber bookshelf speakers, the Olympica G3 I sits above Lumina and Sonetto as a more refined, more luxurious, and more technically ambitious speaker. Lumina offers an accessible introduction to Sonus faber, while Sonetto brings a fuller expression of the brand’s design and sound. Olympica G3 moves further into high-end territory, with a more advanced cabinet, a more sophisticated acoustic platform, and design influence from Sonus faber’s flagship work.

The Olympica G3 I is ideal for the listener who wants a compact speaker, but not a compromise speaker. It is for someone who wants beauty, texture, dimensionality, and a more elevated Sonus faber experience in a size that remains practical for real rooms.

Key Features

• Compact standmount speaker from the reworked Sonus faber Olympica G3 series
• Suprema-inspired Camelia driver concept for improved clarity and reduced resonance
• 2-way vented box design
• DAD™ Arrow Point extended-frequency silk dome tweeter
• 165 mm paper cone midwoofer with copper cap
• Natural, expressive midrange presentation with excellent vocal realism
• Lute-shaped cabinet crafted for wood
• Designed for high-end stereo systems and refined listening spaces
• Bi-wire capable binding posts for high and mid-low connections
• Designed with Sonus faber’s signature Italian craftsmanship

Designed for Music Lovers

The Sonus faber Olympica G3 I is best suited for listeners who care about more than raw output or technical measurements. It is a speaker for those who want music to feel tactile, spacious, and emotionally convincing. Its compact size makes it easier to place than a large floorstanding speaker, while its design and engineering allow it to perform at a level far beyond ordinary bookshelf speakers.

Pair the Olympica G3 I with a high-quality integrated amplifier, separates system, or carefully matched tube or solid-state electronics to build a system that prioritizes musicality, beauty, and long-term listening enjoyment.

Specifications

Hear Sonus faber Olympica G3 I at Audio Exchange

The Sonus faber Olympica G3 I is a compact high-end loudspeaker for listeners who want the beauty, musicality, and craftsmanship of Sonus faber in a more room-friendly form. Contact Audio Exchange for availability, finish options, system matching, or to schedule a demonstration.