Finely tuned sound inspired by antiquity 

Trickle-down technology can be a wonderful thing, especially when that technology comes from Sonus faber. Long known for both the sonic and visual beauty of their speakers — including many world-class, cost-no-object models — Sonus has imparted much of that speaker-building know-how into the Venere 2.5 tower (at a decidedly more real-world price). That means even us regular folks can benefit from all that high-end experience without totally breaking the bank.

This sleek, solidly built floor-standing speaker also takes many design cues from the lyre, a string instrument, to deliver exceptionally accurate and natural sound. By combining the curving, fluid shape of that ancient acoustic instrument with state-of-the-art technology and careful tuning by ear, Sonus faber has created a speaker that vividly brings all your home entertainment to life — whether you're using a single pair for stereo music, or creating a complete surround sound system. The Venere 2.5 is ideal for use in medium- to large-sized rooms.

Product highlights:

• frequency response: 40-25,000 Hz
• sensitivity: 89 dB
• nominal impedance: 6 ohms
• recommended amplifier power: 40-250 watts
• 1-1/8" silk soft dome tweeter for smooth, detailed high-frequency response
• 7" thermo-molded polypropylene textile Curv cone mid-woofer to enhance stiffness and reduce mass for greater speed and accuracy
• 7" thermo-molded polypropylene textile Curv cone woofer
• curved cabinets for increased rigidity and reduced internal standing waves
• bass-reflex (ported) cabinet design
• high-quality crossovers for greater accuracy
• dual heavy-duty binding post speaker terminals with bi-amp/bi-wire capability
• 13-7/16"W x 43-5/8"H x 17-1/4"D
• weight: 43 lbs.