Sonus Faber Stradivari Gen2
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Due to current concerns surrounding COVID-19, uShip is able to offer THRESHOLD SERVICE ONLY at this time. To ensure everyone’s safety, uShip is advising carriers to refrain from making room-of-choice deliveries. Threshold service consists of the shipment being brought into the first door of the address or the lobby of an apartment/condo, and does not include set-up, installation, assembly or debris removal.
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- Determine the clearest path from the street to your home
- Measure entrances and hallways to ensure your item will fit
- Remove any wall hangings or clutter to ensure a clear path and to prevent damages
- Remove old furnishings to allow placement for your new piece
Check your furniture for damages: We rarely expect damaged furniture, but in the instance it does happen, we have you covered. Once your item’s packaging is removed, check for any damages that may have occurred in transit. Take pictures of any damages and notate appropriately on the delivery receipt. Keep possession of the damaged piece and contact us via phone or email and we’ll start the process to repair/replace your new piece of furniture. For uShip customer support, please call 800-698-7447.
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If an item doesn't meet your expectations, you may return or exchange it in its original condition and packaging within 30 days for a full refund, minus shipping fees. Items shipped back in like new condition through standard shipping carriers will only incur a flat fee of $15 to return. If the items were initially shipped through free scheduled delivery via motor freight (commonly referred to as LTL), returning them will result in return shipping fees starting at $150. These items include but are not limited to, oversized items such as TVs, certain subwoofers, floorstanding speakers, furniture, and most items weighing over 75 pounds. Return fees will also apply for exchanges. We want to treat your system as if it is our own and want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase.
Please see the instructions below. We only accept returns for any product purchased directly from our website. If merchandise is not returned in its original condition or is missing packaging, manuals, accessories or other parts, or the resale value of the product has been impaired, a partial refund will be given and calculated on a case-by-case basis.
Non-Returnable Items
The following items cannot be returned or cancelled:
- Special/Custom Order Items
- Open Box Products
- Gift Cards
- In-ear headphones cannot be returned once the packaging has been opened due to personal hygiene reasons. Please contact our customer care team if you'd like help choosing.
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Turntables With a Broken Stylus: All turntables ship out with the stylus intact. If you return a turntable or phono cartridge with a broken or missing stylus you will be subject to a return fee. Please be careful when setting up your turntable and contact us with any questions.
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Yes, simply give us a call at 888.899.8776 or you can email our support team at support@audioadvice.com. Many times our team of experts can help figure out why the product might not be working like you expected and get things fixed over the phone, so don’t be surprised if we ask a few questions, we love troubleshooting!
If our tech help can not make you happy, we will email over a return shipping label with a Return Number.
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If you are close to one of our stores, please let us know if it is more convenient for you to return it to us directly. You will still need to get a return number by contacting us and shipping and/or restocking charges may apply.
When Will I See My Refund?
It usually takes around 7-14 days for the refund to show up on the payment method you used. We do inspect all returns for damage and accuracy of the item inside the box before issuing a refund. Some items may be subject to shipping and restocking fees.
Can I Exchange My Purchase For Something Different?
Sometimes those big speakers just don’t fit in the room or you might have bought a small subwoofer and later found out you’d love a bigger one. If you would like to make an exchange within 30 days of receiving your item, just give us a call at 888.899.8776 or email support@audioadvice.com and we will help work out the details. Additional shipping charges and return costs may apply.
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Overview
Introducing the next generation of Stradivari: iconic Sonus Faber design meets unparalleled sound quality, for a listening experience like none other.
Stradivari Next Generation
Twenty years after the original design, Stradivari has evolved into its second generation, pushing the limits of innovation and engineering. With its signature organic materials - wood and leather - blended seamlessly with cutting-edge sound technology, Stradivari epitomizes the essence of Sonus Faber's philosophy.
Coinciding with Sonus Faber’s 40th anniversary, the reintroduction of Stradivari celebrates an unwavering commitment to excellence.
A Unique Project
Inspired by the excellence of the legendary Italian Renaissance violin making tradition, the Stradivari speaker is a testament to Sonus Faber's dedication to innovation and ingenuity. In the eighteen century the violin making tradition evolved, challenging the classical rules and enlarging the instrument’s shape to create a unique tone. Likewise, the Stradivari speaker seamlessly blends Sonus Faber’s design and engineering philosophy to produce an unparalleled soundstage.
Innovation
Stradivari has undergone a striking transformation from its original elliptical shape to a bold pentagonal structure, designed to accommodate the latest advancements in audio technology and ensure a one-of-a-kind listening experience. One of the most distinctive features of the Stradivari is its approach to low-frequency management. Its innovative engineering allows the listener to adjust the woofers to the size of the room, creating a bespoke sound experience.
Design
Stradivari represents a meticulous reinterpretation of one of the most recognizable loudspeakers in the history of high fidelity.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Stradivari's impeccable finish elevates its design to new heights. The Stradivari's construction follows the same handmade processes that are applied to the most important musical instruments, ensuring a truly exceptional audio experience.
Features
Tripod DAD
The patented technology for managing the oscillations of the silk dome of the tweeter rediscovers the tripod structure with Stradivari. Greater high-frequency dispersion and control even at higher volumes.
Intono
Thanks to the study of the resonant cavities and the creation of a calibrated drilling of the midrange acoustic chamber, the Intono technology guarantees the most natural possible reproduction of the medium frequencies. The energy of the air spring generated by the movement of the speaker is channeled and reduced by the Intono duct, significantly reducing the size and the filter components of the crossover.
Phase Plug
The Phase Plug, which completes the project of this new midrange by Sonus Faber, has a dual purpose: to minimize, thanks to its Damping Ring, the turbulence triggered by the movement of the coil and to favor the dispersion by mechanically correcting the resonances in high-frequency of the paper cone. The result obtained is that of a mechanically acting acoustic filter, which translates into a simplification of the passive crossover scheme.
Organic Basket
Thanks to its organic shape, the new Stradivari woofer basket, entirely designed by the Sonus Faber team, is characterized by a unique geometry. Its asymmetrical structure acts on the vibration modes generated by the loudspeaker membrane, making the basket anti-resonant. A project that has been able to merge the mechanical and the aesthetic result. The organic imprint is at the origin of the inspiration of this technical element, fully aligning itself with the Natural Sound philosophy of each Sonus Faber product.
Phase Coherent Crossover
The IFF topology, combined with the "Phase Coherent" philosophy offers the listener an immersive listening experience, thanks to the three-dimensional perception of the musical elements within the sound stage. All the components of the passive filter have been carefully chosen, selected, and sized by the Sonus Faber R&D team: the result is sound reproduction without distortion even at very high listening levels.
Clepsydra Technology - Down Firing Feature
The reflex system used combines a new hourglass geometry, aimed at maximizing the low-frequency descent performance and at the same time containing the length of the duct, together with a down-firing emission which guarantees maximum freedom of positioning in the room. The non-parallel walls within the acoustic chamber of the woofers prevent the formation of standing waves above the tuned frequencies. The use of this technology is the result of careful simulations and adaptations developed by the Sonus Faber team with the sole aim of reaching the highest technical levels at the service of sound reproduction.
Low Frequency Adjuster
The LFA system, or Low Frequency Adjust, offers full control of the ultra-low range tuning, for an unprecedented sound experience and an optimization of the room response without compromises. A solution with an elegant design, designed to obtain the least invasive result possible, to intervene quickly and functionally, integrating perfectly within the design. The LFA technology is inspired by the compensation of the resonance peak of the driver in the cabinet to be able to obtain a damping of the low range without introducing resistive elements in series with the signal. On the board adjacent to the binding posts, a four-pin system has been created: one common and three peripherals that are connected to the central unit with a jumper, where each of the three possible composition positions allows you to set a different low-frequency response.
Details & Specs
| Model | Stradivari Gen2 |
|---|---|
| System | 3.5-way Midrange sealed box with Intono Woofers vented box "Stealth Ultraflex" system |
| Loudspeakers | Tweeter: DAD™ Arrow Point, Ø 28 mm Midrange: Neodymium Magnet System, Ø 150 mm Woofer: 2 x Dual Drive Motor System Ø 260 mm |
| Crossover | 160 Hz - 220 Hz – 2,200 Hz |
| Frequency Response | 25 Hz - 35,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB SPL (2.83V/1 m) |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 ohm |
| Suggested Amplifier Power Output | 100 W - 600 W |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 54 x 28.1 x 16.8 in 1374 x 715 x 428 mm |
| Weight | 138.9 lb – net weight 63 kg – net weight |
