Sonus faber Olympica III G3 Floorstanding Speakers | The Grid

Italian Craftsmanship. A New Generation of Natural Sound.

The Sonus faber Olympica III G3 brings together the elegance of Italian design and the acoustic innovations developed for Sonus faber's flagship loudspeakers.

Part of the third-generation Olympica Collection, this sophisticated three-way floorstanding loudspeaker combines a sculptural lute-shaped cabinet, advanced driver technology, and luxurious natural materials.

Its slender proportions conceal a carefully engineered acoustic system featuring a 28 mm Damped Apex Dome tweeter, a 165 mm Camelia midrange driver, and dual 165 mm woofers.

With a dedicated cork-damped midrange chamber, refined aluminum detailing, and an extended frequency response reaching 40 kHz, Olympica III is designed to reproduce music with clarity, depth, and natural expression.

Beautifully proportioned and thoughtfully engineered, it brings reference-inspired technology into a loudspeaker equally at home in a dedicated listening room or a sophisticated living space.

A Design Inspired by Italian Architecture

The Olympica Collection draws inspiration from the architectural heritage of Vicenza, Italy, particularly the harmony and proportions associated with Palladian architecture.

Olympica III translates that inspiration into a distinctive asymmetrical lute-shaped enclosure.

Natural wood, leather, and precision-machined aluminum come together to create a cabinet that balances traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.

The latest generation introduces matte gray sandblasted aluminum elements with polished 45-degree chamfers, giving the loudspeaker a refined architectural character.

Its elegant silhouette is designed to complement the room while providing the rigid, carefully controlled enclosure required for high-performance audio.

Suprema-Inspired Acoustic Engineering

The third-generation Olympica Collection incorporates technology developed for Sonus faber's flagship Suprema system.

At the heart of Olympica III is a sophisticated three-way driver configuration designed to preserve musical detail and natural tonal balance.

28 mm Damped Apex Dome Tweeter

The 28 mm extended-frequency silk-dome tweeter incorporates Sonus faber's Damped Apex Dome (D.A.D.) Arrow Point technology.

The design is engineered to control unwanted dome behavior and deliver refined high-frequency reproduction.

From the delicate shimmer of cymbals to the subtle ambience of a live recording, the tweeter is designed to reveal fine musical information without sacrificing the natural character of the performance.

165 mm Camelia Midrange

The Camelia midrange driver is one of the defining technologies of the new Olympica generation.

Originally developed for Suprema, its distinctive non-circular paper-cone geometry takes inspiration from the shape of a camellia flower.

This carefully engineered diaphragm is designed to reduce unwanted resonances while maintaining effective radiating surface area.

A copper cap contributes to the driver's advanced motor construction.

The result is a midrange system designed to reproduce vocals, piano, strings, and acoustic instruments with clarity and tonal accuracy.

 

Dual 165 mm Woofers

Two dedicated 165 mm paper-cone woofers provide the foundation for Olympica III's low-frequency performance.

Working within a vented enclosure, they deliver controlled bass reproduction while allowing the Camelia driver to concentrate on the critical midrange frequencies.

With a manufacturer-specified frequency response of 42 Hz to 40 kHz, Olympica III offers substantial musical bandwidth from an elegantly proportioned cabinet.

 

A Dedicated Cork Acoustic Chamber

One of Olympica III's most significant engineering features is its dedicated sealed acoustic chamber for the tweeter and midrange.

Inside this chamber, Sonus faber employs a specially developed cork damping structure.

Designed through computer simulation, the organically shaped internal volume helps manage the acoustic energy generated behind the drivers.

Natural cork provides damping while supporting the carefully controlled environment required for midrange and high-frequency reproduction.

The design reflects Sonus faber's continuing effort to combine natural materials with advanced acoustic engineering.

 

Two Distinctive Italian Finishes

Olympica III G3 is offered in two wood finishes, each complemented by solid aluminum and leather detailing.

 

Both finishes celebrate the natural materials and Italian craftsmanship that define Sonus faber's design philosophy.

Key Features

• Third-Generation Olympica: A contemporary evolution of Sonus faber's celebrated loudspeaker collection.

• Three-Way Architecture: Dedicated tweeter, midrange, and dual woofers.

• 28 mm D.A.D. Tweeter: Extended-frequency silk dome with Arrow Point technology.

• 165 mm Camelia Midrange: Suprema-derived paper-cone driver with copper cap.

• Dual 165 mm Woofers: Dedicated drivers for controlled low-frequency reproduction.

• Sealed Cork Midrange Chamber: Organically shaped damping structure developed through computer simulation.

• Vented Woofer Enclosure: Engineered for low-frequency performance.

• Lute-Shaped Cabinet: Sculptural proportions inspired by Sonus faber's Italian heritage.

• Precision Aluminum Detailing: Matte sandblasted elements with polished chamfers.

• 42 Hz–40 kHz Frequency Response: Extended musical bandwidth.

• Two Luxury Finishes: Walnut Wood and Wengè Wood.

• Bi-Wiring Connectivity: Separate binding posts for mid/high and low-frequency sections.

Technical Specifications

Specifications follow Sonus faber's official Olympica III G3 technical sheet. The manufacturer's overview contains an inconsistent 35 Hz reference; its specification sheet lists 42 Hz, which is used here.

Experience Sonus faber Olympica III at The Grid HiFi

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At The Grid HiFi in Houston, we specialize in creating high-performance two-channel systems built around exceptional loudspeakers, carefully matched amplification, premium source components, and thoughtful room integration.

Our team can help you explore the Olympica III, select the right finish, compare amplifier pairings, and optimize speaker placement for your listening environment.

Whether you're building a dedicated music room or bringing extraordinary sound into your living space, The Grid HiFi can help bring the complete experience together.

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