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Pimp my speakers: Sonus Faber vs. Focal

I’ve narrowed down to the Sonus Faber Olympica 3 vs. Focal Kanta 3. Source is McIntosh 8900 integrated amp. I’ve heard the Focals and loved the seamless soundstage and precision. Going to hear the Olympicas this Friday. These would go in our main den (~300 sqft) for listening to jazz, rock, and country.  Thoughts?
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ghdprentice
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I have owned Sonus Faber Cremona, Olympica 3, and now Amati Traditional. I listen to Jazz, World, Blues, Electronic, Classical, and Rock.
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bigtex22 OP
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I bet those Amatis are incredible!  What the SF house sound like?
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theo
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I listened to both and am waiting for the Olympica III’s to ship in. Although the Kantas offered more bass, I found the highs to be a little aggressive and the Olympicas more musical, natural and relaxing.
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bigtex22 OP
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Just reviewed speakers with my wife tonight. She’s sold on bumping up to the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova V. Woohoo!
james633
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bigtex22,

lol!, if you got the wife involved it has to be Sonus Faber. They look amazing and sound good too.


After demoing the Olympica III among others I bought Revel 228bes but my wife still talks about putting Olympica’s in the living room (the revels are in the basement theater). She can’t remember the name just the looks lol.
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