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Description :
The Sonus Faber Electa Amator speakers' appearance have received at least as much attention as its performance. Each of its eight corners are rounded off in a beautifully worked curve. 24 separate pieces of gorgeous solid walnut are cut and grooved to make the sides of the cabinet. The result is stunning. The woodwork is reminded of a great deal of the inlaid artwork found around Sorrento, in the Amator's native Italy. Inside each cabinet are two Dynaudio drivers built exclusively for Sonus Faber. The tweeter, a 1" soft dome said to be capable of handling 600W of continuous power, is the same Dynaudio Esotar 330 tweeter which is also used in the marvelous Sonus Faber Extrema speakers. Each tweeter is protected by a metal-wire tripod which has no deleterious effect on the sound. The midrange/woofer, which handles the signal below 2.8kHz, is a 7" long-throw cone unit. The crossover is said to feature true 6dB/octave slopes. The interior finish of the Electa Amator is just as fine as that on the exterior, to minimize disruptive laminar air flow. Inside the speaker, it features a curved and flanged passageway from just behind the lower driver to the top rear of the cabinet. The back plate is finished off with two sets of binding posts to facilitate bi-wiring or bi-amping.

One thing great about these Italian Sonus Faber speakers are their ability to portray music with a sensual airy ambience. Sonus Faber speakers may not have the best treble, may not have the best midrange, may not have the best bass and may not even be the most detailed. But it is its ability to create music with heart and soul that sets itself apart. In general, American speakers perform with focus of rhythm, punch and dynamics. British speakers usually have a more pronounced fuller midrange which makes them especially good in vocals and jazz. For Italian speakers, they focus on the highs which brings out the heart and soul of string instruments. Most Sonus Faber users spend alot of their time listening to instrumental and orchestral music. Violin and string instruments sound exceptionally pleasing on Sonus Faber speakers. In fact, some of the Sonus Faber products are named after some of the greatest violinmakers of the past - Guarnieri, Amati and Stradivari.

The Sonus Faber Electa Amator has a great sense of body and solidity towards the lower registers a greater sense of naturalness to the high frequencies. The treble is sweet and crisp and the bass is deep and tuneful. The midrange and highs are detailed and clear without being harsh. The Amators have a strong sense of grip and dynamics and a real sense of drive that adds suspense to soundtracks. They reveal fine detail and present in a very natural way. The tonal body and total lack of hardness to the tone coupled with excellent dynamics is very much appreciated. The Sonus Faber Electa Amator has the capability to swing with the music, and respond to the power of the music. It delivers a huge soundstage which completely belies its size. Timbres are harmonically natural and temporally correct. Transients are quick, never smeared or slurred, and fundamentals and overtones are in the right proportions. Once pumped up to a high volume, they energize the listening room with their remarkable speed. Everything that should sound crisp has clean, smear-free edges to the notes, and the percussive aspects of the venerable keyboard are not compromised. Acoustic guitar recordings shows the same strengths, with the added attraction of rich woody resonances, while a capella has an almost complete removal of the chestiness. The Sonus Faber Electa Amator is a pair of high performance speakers at an affordable price, enjoyed by its fortunate listeners.

Specifications :
Type..............................................Two-way dynamic ported minimonitor
Tweeter Dome.................................28 mm, T 330 D Esotar
Mid-woofer......................................180 mm, MW- 180 -SF
Impedance......................................8 ohms nominal
Efficiency........................................88dB
Power Handling...............................30 - 200 watts
Frequency Response.......................45Hz - 30000Hz +/-3dB
Crossover Frequency........................2.2kHz
Connection......................................Bi-Wiring
Cabinet Construction........................Handcrafted non resonant solid
                              ........................Brasilian wood and Italian walnut
Dimensions(w x d x h)......................22 x 36.5 x 36.5 cm
Weight............................................15kg per side

Miscellaneous :
Matching.........................................Sonus Faber Speaker Stands
Made In...........................................Italy
Condition.........................................9/10

Product Information :
http://www.hifi-notes.com/sonusfaber1-en.htm
http://stereonomono.blogspot.com/2010/07/sonus-faber-electa-amator.html (Specifications)

Reviews :
http://hifishack.com/sfelectaamator_rev.php
http://www.stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/874/index.html
http://www.avforums.com/forums/speakers/975114-review-sonus-faber-electa-amators.html
http://hometheaterreview.com/sonus-faber-electa-floorstanding-speakers-reviewed/ (Electa and Electa Amator)