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THE PROJECT
ENGLISH
The Homage Vox project stems from the desire of Sonus
faber to complete the Homage line with a dedicated
central channel that encloses the experiences and
the both technical and aesthetic-functional solutions
developed starting from the Sonus faber and refined
with Amati futura, Guarneri evolution and Aida.
The objective is to take advantage of the experience
matured in the past, giving it a deep sense in the search
for a continually more faithful reproduction of sound.
Homage Vox has the duty of reproducing the different
aspects of the sound of the human voice, inside a
multichannel system or home theater.
Homage Vox is a worthy addition that completes the
prestigious Homage line, one of the most representative
of the essence of Sonus faber’s experience.
THE ELECTROACOUSTIC PROJECT
The Homage Vox central channel features the best
structural novelties in terms of cabinet structure and
technical solutions which characterize the acoustic
speakers of the Homage line.
SYSTEM
Horizontal 3-way acoustic speaker for screens with
separate tuned chambers; “Stealth-reflex” para-
aperiodic tuning system. The array of 5 transducers
was designed to give an ideal performance in terms of
dispersion for home cinema reproduction systems.
The midrange-tweeter topology and relative crossover
have been optimized with the “inter-aural midrange
array” (i.a.m.a.) configuration. The distance between
the acoustic centres of the two midranges mirrors
the distance between the two ears, with the aim of
maximising the clarity and intelligibility of the human
voice when reproduced.
THE ACOUSTIC CASE
The cabinet reproduces the Lute shape at its best.
The progressive curvature, made in multilayers of
okumè with crossed veins, is implemented using
separate and deadened layers, using the “constrained
layer damping” technique. “The acoustic area” of each
individual transducer is optimized to be extremely close
to theoretical perfection, with strengthening structures
strategically placed inside the individual acoustic
chambers.
The various cavities in the “acoustic area” of each
section are insulated with different materials that are
the most suitable for each application, from foam
thermoplastic to open cells, fibrous material, relatives of
the felt used with pianos.
LOUDSPEAKERS
Even though using the most advanced technological
instruments, Sonus faber has the deep-rooted and
unshakeable certainty that the only true judge of the
design choices is that excellent and incomparable
instrument: the human ear.
This is one of the main aspects that has been inspiring
the design of speaker systems since the beginning of
this activity. During the research phase each speaker
is analysed and possibly selected considering this
evaluation criterion. All the components used with
Homage Vox are made following
Sonus faber specifications, and by the best and most
revered producers.
The last key interventions on the speakers are then
finished by hand at Sonus faber’s before being sent to
the assembly line.
The “tuning” of each set of speakers (selection and
coupling) makes each pair “unique”, in the same
manner as each violin made by a worthy master luthier.