Thread: Sonus Faber EX3MA (Extrema)
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May 28, 2015, 02:23 AM #1
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Sonus Faber EX3MA (Extrema)
LE 30th Anniversary Standmount. There is a pair at the Australian dealer currently on sale for AUD$100K.
Specifications
- Frequency response: 40 Hz – 40.000 Hz, E.M.B.A.B.R included.
- Sensitivity: 88 db SPL (2.83V/1 m).
- Nominal Impedence: 4 ohms
- Suggested Amplifier Output Power: 50W – 300W, without clipping.
- Long-term Maximum Input Voltage (IEC-268-5): 24V rms.
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 434 x 282 x 560 mm.
- Weight: 18,6 Kg each
- Dedicated Stand Dimensions (HxWxD): 661 x 360 x 460 mm.
- Dedicated Stand Weight: 22 Kg each
- Total Dimensions (HxWxD): 1095 x 360 x 560 mm
- Total Weight: 40,6 Kg each
Speakeasy
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May 28, 2015, 03:23 AM #2
Re: Sonus Faber EX3MA (Extrema)
I'd love to hear these speakers. Thanks Steve.
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April 8, 2016, 12:30 PM #3
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Re: Sonus Faber EX3MA (Extrema)
I listened to the Sonus Faber Extrema today. They were powered by McIntosh MC601s. Very impressive resolution and holographic soundstage. The combination was warm and lush, dominated by that classic and pleasurable Sonus Faber midrange. Bass extension was good, quick and well focussed.
They are a confident match with the MC601s.
Stand Mounts were positioned and towed inwards, typical Sonus Faber style. Projection was wide, depth felt 3rd row stage seating.
Beautiful finish with lovely accents like brandishing in the wood veneer. Indeed they look amazing.
I could easily spend time, lots of time with this speaker but ultimately I would want more than what these are physically capable of delivering. And for AUD$100K RRP, their bass roll off falls well short of a full range loudspeaker. I would estimate that with the addition of a pair of subwoofers set at a crossover of around 50Hz the subs would fill in where the Extremas start to drop off.
Short of what they are not, they are a joy and combined with a pair of subs would be sublime in an averaged sized room. I get that they are rare Anniversary speakers packed with innovative new crossover tech pushing slick drivers. But the Extremas are priced for the collector. If they were otherwise priced, perhaps I could be convinced to consider taking them home.
Definitely worth a listen. If you can't swing a special price on these, you would probably want something else in the Sonus Faber range.
...Those Il Cremonese in walnut finish were staring me in the eye but just inboxed were yet to be setup for demo... They look nicer than Lilium also.
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April 8, 2016, 04:18 PM #4
Re: Sonus Faber EX3MA (Extrema)
What a treat. I'd love to hear them. My SF Evos were wonderful, I really miss them. I can only imagine how sweet these sound. Price is outrageous though.
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April 11, 2016, 09:10 AM #5
Re: Sonus Faber EX3MA (Extrema)
Nice speakers no doubt.
But at AUD$100k, tough sell, as there are many others in this price range that clearly outperform in both looks and musicality. Not withstanding from their own stable the IL Cremonese, Wilson Alexia, JBL 67k, to name a few.
Still, if money is never a concern and collecting is the word, why not? Its a pretty speaker I must admit.SME Synergy
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April 11, 2016, 10:38 AM #6
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Steve.......That would be $76K US at todays exchange. No can do. Perhaps Sonus faber will introduce these in a more standard fare once the 30th anniversary hoopla is over.
Dan
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April 11, 2016, 02:00 PM #7
Re: Sonus Faber EX3MA (Extrema)
https://youtu.be/cW-dvzObjlI
System sounds great even on youtube. Hard to mess up Nat King Cole and Archie Shepp tho...
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April 11, 2016, 03:00 PM #8
Re: Sonus Faber EX3MA (Extrema)
My dealer sold his pair awhile back. There was no MSRP on the units. I thought they were pretty nice speakers especially for their size.
Jim
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April 20, 2016, 04:51 PM #9
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Re: Sonus Faber EX3MA (Extrema)
These were fantastic, I still have the originals.
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