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Description :
The Sonus Faber Monitor Wood speakers are classy. With the right kind of music, they can sound magical. Seamless integration between the drivers, fine stereo imaging with well-projected sound, impressive build and finish, dedicated stand works well. The Monitor Wood speaker cabinets are lute shape design that ensures excellent stiffness to avoid resonance and standing waves. Its high definition precoated fabric 25mm dome tweeter is a custom design with wide soft polymer surround and rear chamber. It's 150mm cone woofer is also of custom design. A free compression basket and a thermo-mouldered polyproylene textile cone, also known as 'curv', ensures an excellent dynamic performance. When the speakers are run in, they're fast and articulate, casting out a sound of impressive cohesion across the frequency band. These speakers are at their considerable best when playing acoustic instruments. They work a charm where the speaker's agility,lightness of touch and impressive low-level dynamics come to the fore. The same strengths are equally apparent with larger scale symphonies but here they're coupled to an impressively expansive sound stage that pleases with both its scale and layering. The Monitor Wood speakers are rather fussy about positioning and work best well away from all walls and with a strong amount of angling towards the listening position. By doing this, the listener is able to receive a sonic image of great solidity and scope. When properly set up, the speakers simply ‘disappear’ within their well-crafted sound stage. However, when playing electronic music, the Sonus Faber Monitor Wood speakers are less confident. The speakers' slightly soft deep bass and lack of rhythmic precision will tone down the listener's enjoyment. The Monitor Wood speakers aren't the most neutral speakers but their presentation remains even enough to convince. If the listener listens predominately to vocals or acoustic instruments, these speakers would make a fine choice.

Specifications :
System..............................................2 way vented box
Tweeter..............................................25mm dome driver
Mid-Woofer.........................................150mm cone driver
Frequency Response...........................55Hz-25kHz
Sensitivity...........................................86dB
Impedance..........................................8 ohm
Power Handling...................................30 – 150 watts
Finish.................................................Black Leather and Natural Walnut
Dimensions(w x d x h).........................19 x 34 x 35cm
Weight................................................9kg per side

Miscellaneous :
Made in...............................................Italy
Condition.............................................9/10

Product Information :
http://www.sonusfaber.com/en/collection/liuto/ (Manufacturer's Website)
http://www.sonusfaber.com/en/databank/liuto/scheda_tecnica/monitor_wood.pdf (Technical Data)

Reviews :
http://www.whathifi.com/review/sonus-faber-liuto-monitor-wood
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/hi-fi-and-audio/hi-fi-and-av-speakers/sonus-faber-liuto-603205/review