By: Dipin Sehdev
When it comes to high-end loudspeakers, few names carry the weight and legacy of Sonus faber. The Italian brand has long balanced artistry and acoustics, producing speakers that are as visually stunning as they are musically revealing. Now, with the launch of the Amati Supreme, Sonus faber is distilling some of the DNA from its $750,000 flagship Suprema into a (relatively) more accessible package. Priced at $78,000 / £75,000 / €78,000 per pair, the Amati Supreme debuts globally in September 2025, aiming squarely at the audiophile elite who demand both performance and design.
This isn’t just another luxury floor-stander—it’s Sonus faber’s latest statement that sound and design are inseparable.
A Legacy Reimagined
The Amati Supreme takes its name from Nicolò Amati, the 17th-century violin maker whose craftsmanship inspired Sonus faber’s earliest designs. But unlike the company’s classic wood-finished models, the Supreme turns the page with a modern aesthetic rooted in matte aluminum finishes and a bold cabinet design.
At its core is the Voice of Sonus faber—a driver array lifted directly from the flagship Suprema. This means the Amati Supreme doesn’t just inherit the brand’s design philosophy; it borrows its most advanced acoustic technologies outright, promising a sound signature closer to the six-figure flagship than any Sonus faber release before it.
Acoustic Engineering
The Amati Supreme is a 4.5-way floorstanding loudspeaker, built to cover the full frequency spectrum with precision and natural tonality. Inside the meticulously damped cabinet lies a carefully arranged driver complement:
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Super Tweeter: 20mm silk dome with neodymium motor and dedicated waveguide, extending the frequency response to an airy 40 kHz.
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Tweeter: 38mm silk dome, also neodymium-powered, ensuring smoothness and clarity in the high frequencies.
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Midrange: 165mm Camelia driver, designed with a dual-drive motor and neodymium ring magnet. It sits in a sealed cork-damped chamber, a sustainable and acoustically effective solution that optimizes airflow and natural presence in vocals and instruments.
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Woofers: Twin 220mm units powered by a dual-drive motor system, using the company’s Stealth Ultraflex vented design to deliver bass down to 28 Hz without boom or distortion.
The crossover network is no afterthought either. Borrowed directly from the Suprema, it uses a “Phase Coherent Level 3” design, with crossover points set at 230 Hz, 300 Hz, 1.8 kHz, and 5.6 kHz. Every component is selected not just for measured performance, but for how it performs under real listening conditions—an approach that has always defined Sonus faber’s tuning philosophy.
With a frequency response of 28 Hz to 40 kHz, 91 dB sensitivity, and the ability to handle between 50 and 600 watts of undistorted power, the Amati Supreme is both revealing and demanding. These are not speakers to be paired with entry-level gear; Sonus faber’s creation will only shine when powered by high-quality amplification from brands like McIntosh, Pass Labs, or dCS.
Design and Craftsmanship
While the acoustic design is rooted in Suprema technology, the Amati Supreme strikes out visually with a new design language. Instead of the violin-like glossy hardwoods that defined earlier Sonus faber generations, the Supreme adopts a matte aluminum cabinet available in two striking finishes:
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Sabbia Oro – a luminous, golden neutral tone.
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Terra Rossa – a bold, earthy red.
For the first time in Sonus faber’s history, the chosen finish wraps the entire cabinet, including the front baffle, giving the Supreme a cohesive, sculptural presence. Standing at 1176mm tall (46.3 inches) and weighing 62 kg (136.7 lbs) per speaker, these towers are not designed to disappear into a room—they are meant to be seen.
A particularly striking detail is the transparent Y-shaped window at the top of each speaker, revealing the mid-high crossover section. This isn’t just aesthetic flourish; it’s a visual statement of the speaker’s balance between design and engineering, inviting the listener into the craftsmanship usually hidden away inside the cabinet.
Fine-Tuned for the Room
Recognizing that even the best loudspeakers must integrate into a wide variety of listening environments, Sonus faber has included an innovative fine-tuning mechanism on the rear panel. This allows adjustment of the mid-high and mid-bass output, ensuring that the Amati Supreme can be optimized whether it’s installed in a modestly sized listening room or a larger dedicated space.
This level of flexibility is crucial at the high end of the audiophile market. Buyers investing nearly $80,000 in a pair of speakers expect not only world-class sound, but the ability to tailor it to their unique listening spaces without compromising tonal purity.
The Human Touch
Beyond measurements and specifications, every Amati Supreme is fine-tuned by Sonus faber’s master technicians. These artisans rely not only on instrumentation but on their ears, instincts, and musical sensibilities to achieve what the company calls a “perfect harmonic balance.” It’s this blend of science and subjectivity—engineering rigor paired with emotional judgment—that defines the Sonus faber sound.
Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
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| System | 4.5-way floorstanding loudspeaker Midrange in sealed cork-damped chamber Dual woofers in Stealth Ultraflex vented system |
| Drivers | Super Tweeter: 20mm silk dome, neodymium motor, dedicated waveguide Tweeter: 38mm silk dome, neodymium motor, dedicated waveguide Midrange: 165mm Camelia driver, dual-drive motor, neodymium ring magnet Woofers: 2 × 220mm, dual-drive motor system |
| Performance | Frequency Response: 28 Hz – 40 kHz Sensitivity: 91 dB (2.83V/1m) Nominal Impedance: 4 Ω Recommended Amplifier Power: 50W – 600W |
| Crossover | Frequencies: 230 Hz, 300 Hz, 1.8 kHz, 5.6 kHz Phase Coherent Level 3 design with high-end components |
| Connectivity | 4 binding posts (bi-wire/bi-amp capable) |
| Dimensions | Cabinet (H × W × D): 1176 × 411 × 512 mm (46.3 × 16.2 × 20.1 in) Weight (per speaker): 62 kg / 136.7 lbs Shipping Dimensions: 1340 × 570 × 740 mm (53.8 × 22.4 × 29.1 in) Shipping Weight: 84.5 kg / 186.3 lbs |
| Finishes | Sabbia Oro (golden neutral) Terra Rossa (earthy red) |
| Price | $78,000 / £75,000 / €78,000 (per pair) |
| Availability | September 2025, via authorized Sonus faber retailers worldwide |
Price and Availability
The Sonus faber Amati Supreme will be available globally through authorized Sonus faber retailers starting September 2025.
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MSRP: $78,000 / £75,000 / €78,000 per pair
At this price, the Amati Supreme isn’t for the faint of wallet. But in the context of high-end audio—where Sonus faber’s own Suprema commands three-quarters of a million dollars—it represents a more “attainable” slice of flagship performance.
Final Thoughts
The Sonus faber Amati Supreme is more than just another high-end loudspeaker. It’s a carefully considered bridge between the ultra-exclusive world of the Suprema and the broader (but still rarefied) community of audiophiles who demand the best. With trickle-down driver technology, sustainable materials, innovative tuning flexibility, and finishes that nod to both tradition and Italian supercar design, the Amati Supreme embodies everything that makes Sonus faber unique.
At nearly $80,000 a pair, this is a speaker that demands commitment—not just financial, but emotional and practical. It requires space, careful system matching, and an owner who sees hi-fi as both passion and art form. For those willing to make that commitment, the reward is a loudspeaker that doesn’t just play music, but redefines how it can be experienced.
