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Used Sonus Faber vs. New Entry level SF?

Hi - I recently auditioned the Sonus Faber newer Chameleon speakers and liked the mids and highs; not sure on the lows - seemed a bit light and not tight - could have been the room, and I could add a sub if needed. 

There are not many reviews on these Chameleons so I'm trying to decide whether to put my money on a 'higher end' used pair of SF like the Grand Piano Home at $1800 used (or other used SF) vs. the new Chameleon's for about the same price.  Thanks for any advice  
kansas400
mtrot
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To me, it's a no brainer, if you find a used set that is in like new or excellent condition.  Speakers tend to depreciate in price so fast that you can get much better speakers for the same price as new ones.  The only caveat would be if the new model sports some advance in the tweeters or mids that the older model doesn't have.  But I don't think SF has made any such advance.
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stereo5
6,363 posts
 
Since the SF seem to have the same house sound, I would definitely go used.  You get so much more for the money.  Newer drivers do not always mean more musical.
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imhififan
2,176 posts
 
Go for used
lostbears's avatar
lostbears
538 posts
 

 Definitely go used. Search by zip code and see what is available used in your area. Some of the inexpensive Sonus Faber speakers were made in China. The quality, especially of the finish is not nearly as good as the speakers made in Italy. I have Elipsa SE and they are superb. The bass is tight and well defined. You just need to take a little care in setup to get the bass right.


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