“Kudos to Sonus Faber for having the guts to break with tradition and bring a unique breath of fresh air to an otherwise boxy, boring world.”

 Tim Shea – May 2013 – Soundstage! GoodSound

“Sonus faber’s foray into more affordable speakers is, so far, impressive. In terms of appearance, I can’t think of anything that can touch them at the price. But the apparent high quality of the Venere 2-5’s components and their implementation have also yielded impressive sound, especially from the all-important mid-up range. Imaging and dynamics are also big pluses. That all of these sonic goodies are made possible even with relatively low-powered and/or modestly priced electronics is a not-insignificant bonus. These strength should help win Sonus faber many new audio-oriented customers, in addition to the style conscious. But if you’re seriously considering buying a pair of Venere 2.5s, listen carefully to their reproduction of their upper bass and lower. Though a perceived prominence in this range provides a nice sense of foundation and heft hat belies a relatively dainty package, the sound could get a little loose down there with certain material, though this will likely vary widely, depending on your room and how much sound treatment you have given it.”

But overall, the Venere 2.5’s rare combination of style, performance, and value presents an awful lot to like for a wide range of listeners. Kudos to Sonus Faber for having the guts to break with tradition and bring a unique breath of fresh air to an otherwise boxy, boring world.”