The Sonus faber Olympica Nova V stands as the flagship model within its collection, designed to deliver a truly uncompromised listening experience. As a full-scale floorstanding speaker, it brings together power, refinement and musicality in equal measure. Its presentation is both expansive and controlled, offering a sound that feels rich, detailed and engaging across a wide range of material.

At its core, the Olympica Nova V is engineered to produce a warm yet highly detailed sound signature. The combination of three woofers with dedicated mid and high-frequency drivers allows it to reproduce music with impressive scale and depth. Low frequencies are delivered with authority, while the midrange and treble retain clarity and nuance, resulting in a balanced and immersive performance.

The speaker incorporates Sonus faber’s refined drive unit technologies, including a 28 mm silk dome tweeter with Damped Apex Dome (D.A.D.) design. This approach improves high-frequency precision by controlling distortion at the apex of the dome. The midrange driver, developed in-house, uses a natural fibre cone to minimise resonance and enhance transparency, contributing to a more lifelike and detailed sound reproduction.

Three 180 mm woofers form the foundation of the Olympica Nova V’s bass performance. These drivers use a specialised sandwich construction, combining cellulose pulp with a lightweight foam core to ensure both strength and responsiveness. The result is bass that is not only deep and impactful but also controlled and coherent with the rest of the frequency range.

The cabinet design follows Sonus faber’s distinctive lute shape, carefully engineered to reduce internal resonance. By avoiding parallel walls, the structure helps to minimise unwanted reflections within the enclosure, preserving clarity and tonal accuracy. This design is further enhanced by the Stealth Ultraflex port system, which reduces turbulence and distortion for cleaner airflow and improved bass response.

Built with eight layers of curved wood, the cabinet offers exceptional rigidity. Internal bracing and structural ribs further limit vibration, allowing the drive units to operate with greater precision. This robust construction plays a key role in maintaining composure during demanding passages, ensuring that even complex music is reproduced with clarity and control.

The Olympica Nova V is a three-way, para-aperiodic vented system with a wide frequency response from 32 Hz to 35,000 Hz. With a sensitivity of 90 dB and a recommended amplifier range of 60 to 400 watts, it is capable of delivering high output levels while remaining relatively easy to drive for its class. This versatility allows it to pair effectively with a broad range of high-quality amplification.

Beyond its acoustic performance, the speaker reflects a strong commitment to craftsmanship. Hand-finished wood, aluminium detailing and signature Italian leather elements combine to create a visually striking design. The result is not merely a loudspeaker, but a piece of functional art that enhances the aesthetic of any listening environment while delivering exceptional sound.