Do You Like Clear Dialogue? Sonus Faber Sonetto CII Review W/ Binaural Sound Demos

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Sonus Faber's Sonetto CII is beautiful looking, and it handles dialogue like an Italian chef handles pizza...like a pro.
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00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Unboxing/Feet Installation
02:31 - Price & Basic Specs
04:10 - Build Quality & Aesthetics
05:37 - Sound Demos
08:37 - Sound Quality
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@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

Kind of ironic how I am talking about dialogue clarity in this video, but my main mic cut out half way through, after which my dialogue wasn't clear lol. Sorry about the second half of the audio on this video guys. I recorded the video while I was on days off, but edited it while I was up at work, so a reshoot wasn't an option. I did listen to part of the audio while I was home to make sure it was good, but I didn't listen to the second half unfortunately. I had to use the audio recorded by my camera that was 8 feet away.

@bingdong8571 Жыл бұрын

Drewl worthy. For some reason I love centers reviews. Probably because its such a challenge to find a good one unless you have an ats. I own so many centers I started using them for surround when I upgraded. As they say 85%ish of content goes through these so I find it to easily be the most important speaker even though its easily the most criticized speaker. Thanks for the video.

@ReanimatedShad0w Жыл бұрын

Coming from a Martin Logan motion series, these look beautiful

@vincenthebert1608 Жыл бұрын

Your video was still great Barrett! And I have to agree, those speakers look amazing! I can imagine in person they look even better! Center channel to center channel, can you give a quick comparison with the Parading Founders you previously had? Keep up the great work bud!

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

I can't really do a fair comparison, because with the Founders I was using a Founder 120H tower speaker as a center speaker. The 120H being a tower, was just more capable. That being said, the clarity on the CII on dialogue is better than the 120H, but not by a huge margin.

@vincenthebert1608 Жыл бұрын

Ahhh yes that's right, you had 3 towers. Tks for the reply Barrett!

@billsmith3439 Жыл бұрын

Rumor, and measurements, have it that the Founder center channels have some issues this time around. Hopefully they will fix them with a newer version as the Founder 100s are excellent. Better imho, than the Sonnettos.

@David_vdk 15 күн бұрын

its time for the g2 sonetto now

@shaolin95 11 ай бұрын

2 mid range drivers that far apart will sadly create comb filtering not unlike a 2way. Also 35lbs seems light vs the almost same size revel c208

@BobbyDazzler888 6 ай бұрын

😢 😂

@bphilbac Жыл бұрын

It actually sounds really good 👍🏽

@EverythingHomeTheater Жыл бұрын

Awesome looking center channel 😀

@gregmelka 2 ай бұрын

is the TOTAL height of the CII center 12" with the curved stand? or is the 12" JUST the cII cabinet?? thanks

@tavarisjones551 Жыл бұрын

how would you compare these to the paradigm founder series that you had? You go through a lot of speakers. Have you considered getting a ranking chart like they had on Top Gear for fastest lap times?

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

That wouldn't be a bad idea to rank the speakers I have had come through my space. Their sound signatures go in different directions. The Founders are a warmer speaker, that are more rich and much better bass. The Sonetto's lean more on the cool side of neutral, are more detailed with less warmth and bass. It depends on your personal preference for sound. Personally, I would say overall, I prefer the Founders. In my opinion, the Founders are the better value. The 120H are similarly priced to the Sonetto's, but they have built in amplification, MUCH more capable bass, more robust build (materials used), better looking (subjectively) and still sound amazing.

@reggieburris Жыл бұрын

I have Rythmik, Emotiva, Hsu and Rel subs throughout my home. However, I’m glad you have your JTRs back. I was wondering how you were going to adapt after having JTRs, Funk Audio and Harbottle down to the Paradigms. Those Paradigms you had can get loud and sorta low but the Funk Audio/Harbottle subs, plus the JTRs you had, and now have again; get low and play loud. Glad you’re back to your true love. In my opinion, no such thing as too much, especially when you can adjust and feed them with nice input, which you have. Enjoy - again!

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

lol thanks brother!

@Amp1tude Жыл бұрын

how is this compared to the Polk R700 left and right with the legend series center?

@Bwes1967 Жыл бұрын

This is crazy! Not sure what's happening.. So I'm watching on my IPhone, connected by Apple dongle to Focal Celeste headphones. Very basic connection. Listening to the main video is normal but once you start the demo my headphones are absolutely disappearing and the audio seems like it's coming from the IPhone. It's amazing actually. I mean 'headphones'. It's like they're not even there. Maybe it's your microphone? I haven't noticed it quite like this before with your other videos. I'll have to go rewatch them now to see. OK.. maybe I'm just odd. Anyway, love your videos. Thanks for all of your efforts.

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

Haha, that's awesome. I'm glad to hear that my new binaural microphone was a worthwhile investment for demos.

@Johnnytrades101 Жыл бұрын

You sound like you are in the movie Aquaman! 😂 Great video, I really like that center! I have the C1, it is much smaller, and looses the two outside mid bass drivers. For what it is I am totally happy with how it sounds, and half the price! But, there are times I wish I had gone with the C2, like what you describe , it is really natural sounding, which brings a "real" feeling to movies. Isn't that the end goal?

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

Lol, it would probably sound better if I was under water. How do you find the dialogue on the C1?

@Johnnytrades101 Жыл бұрын

@@SpecOfTech Well, firstly it is a lot smaller, so it is somewhat limited with dynamics, dialogue is great, well defined, clear, the Sonus Faber midrange is amazing. It doesn't reach down nearly as low as the C2, but Dirac helps with that. As I said, the biggest difference is the output, bombastic dynamic scenes are less impactful. The center handles a lot of content. Quality matters. I don't listen at really loud levels, and it fits in my set up better (smaller). It is awesome for what it is👍👍

@constantinecarias Жыл бұрын

@@SpecOfTech how much

@eddietours3728 Жыл бұрын

Sonus are very clear am a wharfdale guy pretty top notch

@junior-OG Жыл бұрын

wharfedale elysian 😍

@eddietours3728 Жыл бұрын

@@junior-OG yes 👍🏼

@psyphonyxaudio Жыл бұрын

@Adream-lf3mw Жыл бұрын

What is the manufacturer, color and sheen of your gray paint? Thanks in advance.

@ReanimatedShad0w Жыл бұрын

What’s been your favorite home theater speakers so far ?

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

Despite the fact I had some QC and customer service issues with the company, the Legacy speakers were probably my favorite. The Focus SE towers were very capable, very clean and very dynamic speakers. The Marquis XD center channel, is one if the most, if not the most capable center speakers on the market. They had good looks and phenomenal sound...but with that came a high price too lol.

@ReanimatedShad0w Жыл бұрын

Do you still have them or are you trying to upgrade now

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

@@ReanimatedShad0w I sold the Legacy speakers a while back.

@ReanimatedShad0w Жыл бұрын

If it wasn’t for the cost, would you have kept them or do you enjoy the upgrading and switching out scene? Ciurrntly have Martin Logan motion series but currently looking at legacy/sonetta/ revel for a more long term purchases right now

@obi1cannoli777 Жыл бұрын

Looks awesome!!! The teardrop shape is similar to my pioneer elite but, my pioneers are way more budget friendly. I was curios what subwoofers are you running. Thank you.

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I am currently using 3 JTR CAP2400 subwoofers.

@obi1cannoli777 Жыл бұрын

@@SpecOfTech 😮 Thats gotta pound!!!I have 2 PB2000 pros. They sound good but, leaves me wanting a bit more in the chest bass. Do you like the 3 sub configuration better than 4?

@MasterMark5 Жыл бұрын

I've been eyeing this center channel for awhile, im still trying to decide between this one and a perlisten R5C center.

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

Would you be getting matching towers to go with the center channel?

@MasterMark5 Жыл бұрын

@@SpecOfTech Im not sure, i have Lumina 5 Speakers currently but im unsure of which direction i want to go next. I could sell my luminas and jump up to the nova 2's or do a whole perlisten theater instead. I like the warm and inviting sound of sonus faber especially for music so part of me wants to go that direction instead. I'm partly waiting on your review of the sonetto theater to make that decision

@BobbyDazzler888 5 ай бұрын

@@MasterMark5I heard the perlisten center silk dome r series. Sounded ‘small’ and a bit boxy. The perlisten larger s series is much more comfortable as a center but pricey

@MasterMark5 5 ай бұрын

@@BobbyDazzler888 I have since moved up to SF Nova 2s as fronts, I'm still undecided on which center to upgrade too. I tried the sonetto center 2 at home and it sounded shouty with certain voices but it was an decent upgrade overall versus the svs ultra center I currently have. I could of course just get the nova center 2 to match but I wasn't really looking to spend that much on a center channel

@keepingupwiththejones2933 Жыл бұрын

Oh the irony😂🤣♥️♥️ love you Barrett

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

lol right!?

@darrenreed883 Жыл бұрын

Interested in what you are using for centre channel stand.

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

I am using 2 of these side by side: amzn.to/3JCfB6p

@darrenreed883 Жыл бұрын

Thank you did these also work for your legacy marquis. Are you able to tilt it.

@truwarrior22 Жыл бұрын

How is the sound off axis?

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

It does quite well off axis, it remains clear.

@myhomeaudio8751 Жыл бұрын

Is that MTM design?

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

WMTMW design haha.

@brianhorrorfan Жыл бұрын

Spoiler alert the cap 2400 is awesome lol. I love mine, definitely has a different sound than my hsu vtf 15 mk2. Not subtle at all!! Lol.

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah they are! They just have a thick, deep bass that smaller less capable subwoofers can't compete with.

@brucecarter6205 Жыл бұрын

How are you liking the Cap 2400’s vs the Cap S2’s so far? I’m debating on those models for my HT and I’m not sure which way to go.🤔

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

The 2 are very close in low end output, but in the higher frequencies the RS2 has more. Given the savings going to the CAP2400, I am very happy with them. The one downside to the CAP2400, if you push them they do have port noise. These things push some serious air lol. Chances are, other than the opening scene of Edge of Tomorrow, you won’t ever experience port noise. That is one nice thing about the sealed versions, never any port noise, just clean bass. For that reason, I am starting to lean toward sealed subwoofers again.

@brucecarter6205 Жыл бұрын

@@SpecOfTech excellent, thank you for the feedback. That is exactly the kind of info I’m looking for. I’m thinking I will stick with sealed.

@brucecarter6205 Жыл бұрын

@@SpecOfTech just curious, are you planning to sell the Cap 2400’s anytime soon? I’m in Edmonton and would definitely be interested. Any idea what you will try next?

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

@@brucecarter6205 I am planning on selling 1 of them in the very near future. Would you be interested?

@brucecarter6205 Жыл бұрын

@@SpecOfTech absolutely! How can I contact you?

@gaurd3 Жыл бұрын

Center looks good. The Polk L400 center might give it a run for its money coming in at a lower price.

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

I think the L400 would give it a run for its money in performance vs cost, but I would have to give the clarity to the CII. I have the R200's, and they are phenomenal speakers, but clarity isn't their strong suit. That isn't to say they are clear, it just isn't what they are known for. They are known for being a great performer and fantastic "all arounder". With that said, I would like to compare the CII to the L400 if possible in the future.

@gaurd3 Жыл бұрын

@@SpecOfTech I hope you get the chance too. While they are the same line the speakers in the l200 are different and the l400 is a 3 way Vs a 2 way. I think they are way underrated because it’s “Polk” And at 1550 when it goes on sale it’s a steal for the performance.

@neilhansen3025 Жыл бұрын

So does this mean the Founders are out? 😂

@SpecOfTech Жыл бұрын

Lol, those were sold before I even got the Sonus Faber Sonetto's. I did love the Founders though, I just sell my equipment constantly to make upgrades to share the reviews with everyone, and to satisfy my upgrade-itis of course lol.