From the meaning of the brand name [Sonus Faber Powerhouse], the founders gave the original intention of hand-crafting high-quality products, recreating the endless charm of music with traditional Italian handicrafts. After the introduction of the first two-way split-tone design bookshelf speaker made of log walnut in 1983, the artistic appearance and incredible sound quality made Shiba famous all over the world. Today, after 38 years of development, Shiba has become a high-profile international top audio brand.
On this basis, the hegemony of craftsmanship and aesthetic values has always been adhered to, with the traditional production process of the Italian violin, the concept of the speaker as a "real musical instrument", and the research on the original iconic natural materials: leather and wood, adding new materials such as carbon fiber and aluminum alloy to create a new generation of products with more extreme performance.
A unique aesthetic pursuit
No other brand in the premium sound industry has been able to combine traditional Italian craftsmanship with advanced electroacoustic technology like Sonus Faber, creating an unparalleled example of Italian aesthetics and bel canto. Even the paladio series of custom-mounted speakers is no exception, which has been built according to the concept and the highest standards that Shiba has adhered to for more than 35 years, and recreates a harmonious artistic atmosphere with a highly artistic visual appearance.
Sensing the lack of high-quality craftsmanship and warm sound in modern architectural speakers, Shiba is inspired by the spirit of artist and architect Andrea Palladio, combined with today's advanced audio technology, the Palladio series of custom installation speakers developed by Shiba, whether it is elegant design or charming sound performance, reflects The unique aesthetic pursuit of Shiba.
Perfect product line
The PALLADIO Palladio collection is subdivided into two product lines: Level 5 and Level6, with a total of 13 products, which correspond to the Sonetto Poet series and the Olympica Opera House series of speakers for perfect matching. The L5 series offers 2 in-wall speakers and 4 ceiling speakers, while the L6 series offers 2 in-wall speakers and 5 ceiling speakers. In addition, both product lines can add the universal active subwoofer Gravis II and the in-wall passive subwoofer PS-G101 to form a complete full-range audio replay system. The PALLADIO Palladio series meets all listening needs in home theater, stereo, and multi-room configurations. Conveniently provide a complete solution for every listening space and become part of the everyday listening experience.
PALLADIO Palladio's L6 series showcases the beauty of Italian design and craftsmanship without compromising on the listening experience. The front panel of the loudspeaker adopts the tradition of the "Mingqin" series to create the same concept as the Opera House Rising Star series, with maple inlays on the walnut front panel and natural leather covering the front barrier. The PL-664 and PW-662 models have been upgraded to a classic elastic grille, inheriting the most recognizable characteristics of The Bull, paying homage to stringed instruments with iconic design elements.
At the same time, the L6 series continues the iconic tone, especially in the mid- and high-frequency segments: by referring to the acoustic design solution of the high-standard Opera Nova Series, the patented 29mm caliber Dart DAD (Damped Apex DomeTM) technology vertex-damped filament-blocked soft ball top tweeter is used in the same specification. The tweeter designed a "bullet" shaped component in front of the diaphragm apex, which is actually a damping phase cone that can widen the diffusion of high frequencies, reduce diaphragm distortion and improve response speed, and now these technologies have been applied to almost all Sonus Faber speaker products, becoming a striking highlight of the hegemony.
Both the midrange and midwoofers use custom cone disc diaphragms made of natural materials and fiber pulp. The sound splitter adopts the patented Paracross TopologyTM technology, the circuit is added to the custom capacitor, this capacitor is specially developed to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the power of the hegemon, the first use of the Electa Amator III big lover, its selection of materials can be described as no matter how much work, so that the custom wall speaker can also achieve the same high standard of sound reproduction ability as the HiFi speaker, so that the speaker unit with natural frequency sound smooth connection, replay sound transparent and clean, It also takes into account high speed and clear reproduction of details.
The 3.1-inch midrange unit used by the PC-664P, PL-664 and PC-683 is responsible for the frequency band of 500Hz to 3.5kHz, covering the sensitive midrange part of the human ear, bringing smooth and excellent midrange replay capabilities without phase distortion. The dust cap in the center of the horn unit has the word "SF" on it, which is shorthand for Sonus Faber, highlighting the unique design. The horn units of all L6 series loudspeakers are made of aluminum alloy die-cast basin frames, which ensure the stiffness of the structure and the purity of the sound.
At the same time, the PC-664P and PL-664 each use two 6.5-inch caliber mid-woofers to be responsible for low- and low-frequency replay below 500Hz, bringing the same sound quality standards as the opera Nova series of high-quality speakers. Cone disc diaphragms made of natural materials and fiber paper combine lightness with suitable damping characteristics, and are highly sensitive and easy to drive, resulting in a sound performance with bouncing power and texture.
Product introduction illustration
The PC-662P and PC-664P are pointing ceiling speakers that add versatility to the application and allow users to easily complete different types of home theater or stereo systems in any environment. Mounted on the wall and wall mounting method have different requirements, The Shiba can align the sound axis with the direction of the listening area by positioning the driver with the angle of the surface oblique angle, bringing accurate frequency response, detail and directivity performance. The horn model with directional design facilitates environments where wall panels are inconvenient to install, and the same performance as the front channel is guaranteed when installed on ceiling.
LCR model PL-664 covers multiple roles in different application needs; Can be mounted vertically as a front channel or horizontally as an intermediate channel. The PL-664 features a three-way, four-element design in which the bass section consists of two 6.5-inch midwoofers to form a dual-bass design, providing a powerful output sound pressure level that meets HiFi and cinema standards, as well as better full-range sound performance. And the three-way design of the independent midrange unit is used to replay the most important mid-frequency segments, which can replay more densely, smoothly, and have a sense of fullness and a clearer midrange, whether it is playing movie dialogue, sound effects, or pure music, the playback effect is more advantageous.
The PC-664P, PL-664, PW-662 and other three models are equipped with a sealed wooden acoustic rear cabinet for designs that require backplane sound insulation. PC-664P ceiling-mounted speaker, and PL-664 speaker using the same configuration of the speaker unit, the main application is the home theater audio system in the sky channel speaker. It is clear that Sonus Faber's aim is to provide customers with a complete set of high-quality 3D immersive surround sound systems.
All Palladio models are equipped with magnetic, unambiguous metal mesh covers that can be painted, while the recessed models are equipped with an additional square mesh to further increase freedom.
The simple and robust fixture allows each of the Palladio series speakers to be fastened to the siding quickly and efficiently.