This is a really great idea, I personally came up with the idea of using cork in my speaker designs already from a few years ago! it's nice to see it being realized in a commercial application, considering the many benefits.
I shopped this speaker in 1995 and also at the time considered the Dunlavy SC-1 and the Alon Petite. All three are superb in their own way and I wanted all three. Never got me a pair of Concertinos but got the Alon and Dunlavy, both of which I still have, but the Concertino I always admired and now am happy to see they made a new one. Very curious.
I confess, I wasn't a fan of, say, pre-2010 Sonus faber. Didn't hear all the models, but of the ones I did, I couldn't find one I liked. But a lot of these newer Sonus faber speakers are very good -- and I'm about to hook a pair of these new Concertinos up.
I remember the differing character of each speaker. Alon: dynamic with good impact and speed for a small speaker. Dunlavy: superb imaging, air, and clean neutrality. Sonas Faber: a bit warmer and richer, less detailed compared to the aforementioned. So therefore, I can see how preferences can be made. I listened recently to newer SF and I was impressed. Again, this new Concertino is interesting.
@@techrider2088 Very interesting. I can't yet speak to the Concertino G4, but the new Sonus faber speakers are, to me, far more natural sounding than in the past. I never concentrated on detail with those old ones -- they were just way too colored sounding to worry about that -- but resolution isn't a problem nowadays.
I take it you're referring to the Minima Amator II -- and so that's a really good question, since they are both the same price. Maybe someone from Sonus faber will chime in here...
@@dougschneider8243 the whole heritage line is amazing. The IL Cremonese is beautiful. Maxima Amator is art. I’m going to go hear the Suprema in a couple weeks so looking forward to how those look and sound. The Stradivari are just awful in my eyes. Especially in person. The extended wide baffle is very unsightly. That’s one of their only few misses. The Concertino you guys highlighted is a looker.
@@jeffreythurston1822 Very, very interesting on the Stradivari because the new one is one of my favorites! In fact, I'd love to have a pair in my living room -- I think the design is fantastic. But I've also had people say exactly what you just did, so I get that it's a polarizing design.
@@dougschneider8243 A quick update. I was at an event today to listen to the Suprema. They also had the Stradivari set up in another room. I spent quite a bit of time with them. Beautifully smooth and serene. But I became bored listening to them. Too much of a good thing I think. Also, that baffle is very distracting. I could not stop looking at it and the speakers were always evident. Never did I just focus on the music. Just my two cents.
This is a really great idea, I personally came up with the idea of using cork in my speaker designs already from a few years ago! it's nice to see it being realized in a commercial application, considering the many benefits.
What a tribute to the original Concertino, such an elegant way to bring new technology to this classic design. ❤️👍
Indeed!
And we have a pair in-house for review!
I look forward to hearing these speakers soon!
I shopped this speaker in 1995 and also at the time considered the Dunlavy SC-1 and the Alon Petite. All three are superb in their own way and I wanted all three. Never got me a pair of Concertinos but got the Alon and Dunlavy, both of which I still have, but the Concertino I always admired and now am happy to see they made a new one. Very curious.
That's very interesting! Keep us informed if you have a chance to hear a pair.
I confess, I wasn't a fan of, say, pre-2010 Sonus faber. Didn't hear all the models, but of the ones I did, I couldn't find one I liked. But a lot of these newer Sonus faber speakers are very good -- and I'm about to hook a pair of these new Concertinos up.
I remember the differing character of each speaker. Alon: dynamic with good impact and speed for a small speaker. Dunlavy: superb imaging, air, and clean neutrality. Sonas Faber: a bit warmer and richer, less detailed compared to the aforementioned. So therefore, I can see how preferences can be made. I listened recently to newer SF and I was impressed. Again, this new Concertino is interesting.
@@techrider2088 Very interesting. I can't yet speak to the Concertino G4, but the new Sonus faber speakers are, to me, far more natural sounding than in the past. I never concentrated on detail with those old ones -- they were just way too colored sounding to worry about that -- but resolution isn't a problem nowadays.
BRAVO!!! Thank you for sharing this! They’re beautiful! I love my walnut Sonetto 3’s
Is that the previous Sonetto version?
@@dougschneider8243 , yes. I’d love to have the new 5’s with the Suprema’s mid driver.
@@brentcollins9727 I have a pair in-house right now.
@@dougschneider8243 , AWESOME!!
They look amazing
How do you choose between these and the Minima’s? They’re the exact same price. The Minima’s are amazing.
I take it you're referring to the Minima Amator II -- and so that's a really good question, since they are both the same price. Maybe someone from Sonus faber will chime in here...
We just got word from Sonus faber that the Concertino replaces the Minima.
The bipolar electrolytic capacitor in the crossover is something you should not see in a speaker of this price.
Except for a couple stinkers, SF just makes the most beautiful speakers in the industry.
Curious which are your favorites and least favorites....
@@dougschneider8243 the whole heritage line is amazing. The IL Cremonese is beautiful. Maxima Amator is art. I’m going to go hear the Suprema in a couple weeks so looking forward to how those look and sound. The Stradivari are just awful in my eyes. Especially in person. The extended wide baffle is very unsightly. That’s one of their only few misses. The Concertino you guys highlighted is a looker.
@@jeffreythurston1822 Very, very interesting on the Stradivari because the new one is one of my favorites! In fact, I'd love to have a pair in my living room -- I think the design is fantastic. But I've also had people say exactly what you just did, so I get that it's a polarizing design.
@@dougschneider8243 A quick update. I was at an event today to listen to the Suprema. They also had the Stradivari set up in another room. I spent quite a bit of time with them. Beautifully smooth and serene. But I became bored listening to them. Too much of a good thing I think. Also, that baffle is very distracting. I could not stop looking at it and the speakers were always evident. Never did I just focus on the music. Just my two cents.