When two Italian icons—Lamborghini and Sonus Faber—collaborate, you don’t just get speakers. You get sculpture, engineering, and supercar DNA translated into sound.
The result is the Il Cremonese Ex3me Automobili Lamborghini Edition: a $130,000-per-pair limited masterpiece that blends Sonus Faber’s reference-grade acoustics with Lamborghini’s angular, motorsport-inspired design language.
This isn’t simply audio gear; it’s functional art for the living room—complete with materials you’d expect in a Huracán or Revuelto, and tuning that strives to recreate the emotion of live music.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Model | Sonus Faber Il Cremonese Ex3me (Reference Collection) |
| Price | $130,000 per pair (vs. $75,000 standard edition) |
| Finishes | Giallo Countach, Arancio Egon, Blu Marinus Matte, Verde Mercurius, Nero Nemesis Matte |
| Cabinet Design | Five-sided angular body inspired by Lamborghini styling |
| Drivers | Beryllium tweeter, natural fiber midrange, dual 180mm woofers, nanocarbon intrawoofers |
| Crossover Tech | Paracross Topology with Mundorf premium components |
| Materials | Carbon fiber, Corsatex by Dinamica, Lamborghini shield badge |
| Sound Tuning | Adjusted by ear for natural, live-like presentation |
| Collection | Reference Collection (same family as the $750,000 Suprema) |
A Fusion of Supercar and High-End Audio
Sonus Faber is no stranger to automotive collaborations. After supplying the factory sound system for Lamborghini’s Revuelto, the Italian audio brand went further, bringing Sant’Agata Bolognese design cues directly into its high-end home speakers.
Instead of subtle branding, the Il Cremonese Automobili Lamborghini Edition goes all-in:
- Angular five-sided cabinet recalls Lamborghini’s wedge-shaped silhouettes.
- Finishes like Giallo Countach and Arancio Egon connect directly to Lambo’s iconic paint library.
- Carbon fiber accents and Corsatex by Dinamica upholstery mirror the cockpit materials of a Huracán or Aventador.
- The Automobili Lamborghini shield logo is proudly displayed, elevating the speakers into collector-grade objects.
It’s not just paint and logos—it’s supercar aesthetics translated into audio architecture.
Acoustic Engineering: More Than a Pretty Shell
Beneath the Lamborghini skin, this is still the Il Cremonese Ex3me, one of Sonus Faber’s most advanced designs. Named after Stradivari’s legendary Cremonese violins, it sits at the very top of the Reference Collection.
Driver Configuration
- Tweeter: Beryllium metal diaphragm for precision at the highest frequencies.
- Midrange: 180mm natural fiber cone driver, tuned for warmth and vocal clarity.
- Woofers: Dual 180mm sandwich cone construction woofers, Sonus Faber’s signature.
- Intrawoofers: Nanocarbon-reinforced for extended low-end punch without distortion.
Crossover Network
Sonus Faber uses its proprietary Paracross Topology:
- Premium Mundorf components.
- Phase-optimized to maintain timing integrity.
- Reduced noise floor for a quieter, more natural presentation.
Together, these elements deliver pinpoint accuracy across the frequency range—but still retain the emotional warmth that defines Sonus Faber’s house sound.
Tuning Like a Supercar
The collaboration wasn’t just about visuals. Because the Lamborghini-inspired shell required different materials, Sonus Faber engineers had to re-tune the final voicing.
And they did it the old-school way—by ear.
According to Sonus Faber’s VP of R&D, Livio Cucuzza, the process relies on a “sound quality” playlist spanning:
- Electronic tracks for low-end control.
- Symphonic works for layering and scale.
- Rock anthems for dynamics.
- Live recordings to judge realism.
- Male and female vocals to assess tonal naturalness.
This “secret playlist” ensures the speaker feels alive, not just technically flawless. Much like Lamborghini tunes exhaust notes as carefully as horsepower, Sonus Faber tunes for emotional fidelity, not just frequency response charts.
Lamborghini Finishes: Five Ways to Flex
For collectors, the finishes are as important as the sound. Sonus Faber offers the Lamborghini Edition in five iconic paint options:
- Giallo Countach (signature Lamborghini yellow)
- Arancio Egon (vivid racing orange)
- Blu Marinus Matte (deep matte blue)
- Verde Mercurius (rich metallic green)
- Nero Nemesis Matte (stealth black)
Each one transforms the speaker into a sculptural statement piece. In a modern loft or a supercar garage lounge, they look less like hi-fi gear and more like functional Lamborghini art installations.
Reference Collection Status
The Il Cremonese Ex3me Lamborghini Edition belongs to Sonus Faber’s Reference Collection, the brand’s most exclusive tier.
- Standard Il Cremonese Ex3me: $75,000 per pair.
- Suprema flagship: $750,000 per pair (for those who want the ultimate).
- This Lamborghini Edition: $130,000 per pair, priced between the two, but elevated by design rarity.
That makes it less about pure performance per dollar and more about heritage and exclusivity.
Who Is This For?
Let’s be honest: this isn’t for the average audiophile. It’s for the collector who has both a Revuelto in the garage and a passion for two-channel sound.
- Supercar owners who want continuity between their Lamborghini and their listening space.
- Audiophiles who already own reference gear but want something with visual drama.
- Collectors who appreciate craftsmanship across disciplines—cars, music, design.
At this level, it’s not about specs. It’s about emotional resonance and bragging rights.
Lamborghini Audio Collabs in Context
This isn’t Lamborghini’s first step into audio, but it is their boldest.
- In-car audio: Sonus Faber already supplies systems for the Lamborghini Revuelto, blending cabin acoustics with Italian audio heritage.
- Home audio: This speaker collaboration pushes the brand from the road into the living room.
- Trend: It follows other automotive-audio tie-ins, like Bugatti x Tidal for Bugatti Royale speakers or Porsche Design x KEF collaborations.
But unlike those, the Sonus Faber x Lamborghini Il Cremonese goes deeper—reimagining not just branding but cabinet architecture, finishes, and sonic tuning.
Sonus Faber vs. Other Luxury Speaker Brands
| Brand & Model | Price (Pair) | Design Influence | Key Tech |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonus Faber Il Cremonese Ex3me Lamborghini Edition | $130,000 | Lamborghini-inspired design, Italian craftsmanship | Nanocarbon woofers, Paracross crossover |
| Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX | $329,000 | Industrial, functional design | Time-domain adjustable modules |
| Magico M9 | $750,000 | Minimalist monolithic | Carbon-fiber/aluminum hybrid enclosure |
| Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo | $280,000 | French sculptural curves | Electromagnetic woofers |
| Tidal for Bugatti Royale | $300,000+ | Bugatti automotive aesthetic | Custom drivers, modular system |
Against these giants, the Lamborghini Edition undercuts the very top tier but wins on aesthetic storytelling. It’s arguably the most visually dramatic in its class.
The Sonus Faber Il Cremonese Ex3me Automobili Lamborghini Edition isn’t about incremental improvements—it’s about cross-pollination of Italian excellence.
- From Sonus Faber: acoustic mastery rooted in tradition and Stradivari heritage.
- From Lamborghini: sharp-edged design, carbon fiber attitude, and a color palette pulled from supercar history.
- From both: an obsession with engineering emotion, whether it’s through a V12 engine note or a perfectly tuned violin string.
At $130,000 per pair, these speakers are as much about passion and presence as they are about sound. They’re not just speakers. They’re Lamborghinis for your ears.
