SF Olympica iii is what I use. Discontinued and can be had at great deals.does everything you describe and sound amazing even at low volumes
Looking for thoughts on Sonus Faber speakers
Looking for a smooth natural midrange and high end...particularly regarding the human voice. I enjoy detail...but don't like an analytical sound. I think most tweeters today are fatiguing. I enjoy the overall presentation of Harbeths...but want more low end. I have had one audition of the Sonetto V's and was impressed...but what else might I consider?
Greg S.
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op sonus fabers qualify for the type of sound you seek past, higher level s-f’s were wonderful with classical and vocals, if they could be criticized, it was they would not ’boogie’ and sometimes smeared transients on more ’exciting’ music more modern higher level s-f models seem to have cured that ill (of being too smooth and refined, dark) and play with more vigor when called on to do so still, s-f’s will never offend with bright, piercing treble or a ’too forward’ presentation other speakers in the same school of sound would be harbeths, vandersteens, classic spendors, and, at a somewhat lower level of resolution, wharfedales |
It sounds like Sonus Faber are the perfect fit for you. Once I turned from being infatuated with planar speakers for over thirty years and wanted more realistic, balanced speakers I got SF. First, Cremona, then Olympica 3, and now Amati Traditional. I can't speak too highly of them. I agree with @soundwatts try and find a set of used Olympica 3. Their performance will be up another level.
On the other hand, I had purchased the Cremona as experiment... which was very short lived. Nearly as soon as I had them in my house I knew Sonus Faber was what I was looking for and I immediately ordered the Olympica 3... of which the first shipment was on a ship steaming towards th US at that time. So if you buy from a dealer like me, he will apply all the cost of the first pair towards an upgrade for a year or so. Couple be a good gateway. Each level in SF nets significant sound quality improvement.
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