In 1983, in the hills of Vicenza, Italy, Sonus faber (“crafter of sound”) was established by Franco Serblin. Franco’s designs were inspired by the half-century-old tradition of Northern European lute making. At a time when speaker cabinets were primarily boxy and angular, Franco favored curves over hard edges for both their aesthetic beauty and superior sound quality. Years later, Sonus faber designers continue to apply Franco’s core values of artisan workmanship and cutting edge technology to every speaker design. Sonus faber speakers are beloved for being warm-sounding and non-fatiguing to the ear.