Sonus faber Concertino G4 Speakers Sport Italian Style & Eco Cred

Sonus faber's Concertino G4  two-way standmount loudspeakers continue the legacy of the Italian brand's storied Concertino speaker series. The compact designs promise to "blend heritage and innovation to take audio performance to new heights".

While Sonus faber is well aware of the range's history, the Concertino G4 utilises advanced acoustic research, cutting-edge materials and technological improvements to build on those successful foundations.

The result is an innovative cork central chassis, which, according to the manufacturer, limits internal resonances and reduces the need for additional damping materials within the cabinet's easily recognisable trapezoidal shape.

High frequencies are presented via a 2.5cm tweeter made using the brand's patented Damped Apex Dome technology, also found in the company's entry-level Lumina range. This tech aims to better control the diaphragm's behaviour, reducing distortion. This is married to a 12.7cm pulp mid-woofer with a rear carved walnut reflex duct.

This is said to give the Concertino G4 a claimed frequency range of 60 -25,000 Hz, with the transducers crossing over at 1,700 Hz. Sensitivity is listed as 85dB and nominal impedance, 4Ω.

Meanwhile, the new speakers get solid walnut wood side walls with ribbed surfaces to further boost the speaker's structural integrity without needing internal bracing. This is then finished with both recycled leather and a plant-based alternative provided by Italian startup Ohoskin to cover the cork structure and front baffle, enabling Sonus faber to offer "luxurious materials with a sustainable focus."

The first 300 pairs of Concertino G4 will be sold as special Maestro editions, declared by a numbered brass plaque featured on the speaker's side panel.

When released in September, the Sonus Faber Concertino G4 costs £4,248/ €4,750 per pair, with the optional stands selling for £1,250/ €1,500 per pair.

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