Suprema Sub and Electronic Crossover
Suprema reflects the pinnacle of audio engineering.
SUPREMA SUBWOOFER AND ELECTRONIC CROSSOVER
Unsurpassed Sound
The most ambitious project of Sonus faber to date, Suprema reflects the pinnacle of audio engineering. Building on a legacy of artisanal design and a relentless pursuit of perfection, Suprema honors the 40th anniversary of a brand dedicated to pushing the boundaries of audio excellence.
Extending Beyond Conventional Limits
Suprema consists of a sophisticated four column system— two main columns and two subwoofers, and an external electronic crossover. This new design was pioneered by Sonus faber’s engineering team to enhance acoustic performance to new levels of excellence.
Legacy Redesigned
The two main columns of Suprema take the signature Sonus faber lute shape, originally introduced with Guarneri in 1993.
This iconic design represents the optimal solution for enhancing a virtual soundstage while blending seamlessly into the background. The two subwoofers, in contrast, take on Stradivari’s elliptical shape, which is most suitable for the reproduction of low frequencies.
An Innovative Combination of Drivers
Each of the two main columns of Suprema is a 4.5 ways system, featuring 2 back-firing speakers in addition to 8 front-firing speakers— 4 dual drive woofers, 1 mid-woofer, 1 Camelia midrange, 1 mid-tweeter, 1 super tweeter. The back-firing speakers improve staging and dispersion while the combination of front speakers allows for unparalleled audio reproduction at every level of frequency.
Voice of Sonus faber, Evolved
In developing Suprema, careful attention was paid to maintaining and enhancing the signature Natural Sound of Sonus faber. The configuration of the tweeters and midranges evolves into three brand new elements: one midrange with a cellulose pulp diaphragm, a new mid-tweeter with a treated silk dome, and a new super tweeter with a treated silk dome.
NATURAL MATERIALS COMBINE FOR THE ULTIMATE SONIC EXPERIENCE
Each material was selected for its unique qualities.
When combined, they complement and enhance each other’s strengths. Suprema uses carbon fiber for its exceptional resistance, wood for its harmonic qualities, and solid aluminum CNC specifically machined for its static qualities.
INNOVATION IN FULL BLOOM
While the use of natural materials is a hallmark of Sonus faber tradition, the electro-acoustic design has been completely reimagined. The new Camelia midrange, responsible for the most important part of the acoustic spectrum, was developed to ensure maximum resolution, while maintaining the signature Natural Sound of Sonus faber. The form of the new membrane is inspired by the camelia— a prized flower in the region of Tuscany. Its shape is not masked by suspensions and avoids the formation of resonances typical of circular shapes.
NEW DUAL DRIVE MAGNETIC SYSTEM
Control and dynamics are secured by the new dual drive magnetic system. The air flow management is held by the organic basket, a Sonus faber original design first implemented on Stradivari woofers.
Cork internal volume
The special combination of tweeters and midrange are loaded into a unique chamber dedicated to internal volume, designed to enhance the performance of the drivers. Obtained through the use of a computer simulator, the result is a purely organic shape, without regular interior walls and built in a new, natural and sustainable material: cork. Sonus faber can proudly claim to be the first to use recycled cork to create acoustic volume. The acoustic properties of this material play a fundamental role in the resolution and natural quality of the midrange performance.
THE SUPREMA SUBWOOFER
For the best reproduction of infrasonic frequencies, a separate subwoofer system has been engineered to optimize the low range response based on the listening environment, regardless of the position of the main columns. The Suprema Subwoofer uses two powerful 38cm transducers, featuring forged carbon fiber membranes and a neodymium magnet motor system to ensure undistorted pressures up to 16hz.
THE CROSSOVER NETWORKS
These cutting-edge filters, sleekly visible on the sides of the main column, embody a decade of electroacoustic expertise. Sonus faber meticulously crafted Suprema’s tonal perfection through simulations, tests, and listening sessions, ensuring impeccable soundstage performance. The Suprema's integration with subwoofers is managed by a dual mono, fully balanced electronic crossover. Suprema's ground coupling control, in collaboration with IsoAcoustics, achieves exceptional dynamics and power while preventing unwanted vibrations.
Poltrona Frau Leather
In keeping with our brand's tradition, the front panel is adorned with luxurious leather, a collaboration with the esteemed Italian luxury forniture brand, Poltrona Frau. Each set of Suprema speakers will showcase distinctive Poltrona Frau’s Pelle Frau® Impact Less leather, a chromium-free tanning process leather launched in 2022.
