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Sonas Faber OLYMPICA versions

I have a Hegel 190 with Blue Node 2 (using the Hegal DAC) using Sonus Faber Concerto & Rel sub for speakers. This creates a lovely sound in my 17x20 ft room with vaulted ceilings, but I'm ready to upgrade for a little more mid range and sound stage. Seems Olympica 2's might be a good choice, but I'm a little confused, seems not all Olympicas are the same, there are several releases over the years. Are some versions higher quality or generally better sounding then others?

I am not an audiophile, and most of the music I play is old blues and rock, but I do enjoy hearing it in it's best possible form.

Thanks

Ben

casteeb
casteeb OP
28 posts
 

Big difference in price, I wonder how much difference in sound?

 

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa32e3-sonus-faber-olympica-iii-nova-speakers?refsource=hifishark


https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9ijaf-sonus-faber-olympica-ii-walnut-full-range

 

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marco1
518 posts
 

Note that the iii are the latest version Nova and the ii are not. I auditioned the Nova ii and iii.  Same basic house sound but the iii’s are much fuller and go deeper.  Both are very nice speakers but I think the iii’s would probably be better for your room size.  You’d probably be very happy with the ii’s unless of course you listened to the iii’s.

jsal3689
81 posts
 

I bought a used pair of Sonus Faber Serafino speakers for $11,500. They are in perfect condition and sound fantastic. Highly recommend them.

rsmith73
31 posts
 

I own and love my Olympica II in my small room, but for your size room, I would definitely go with the Olympica III.  They should work perfect for you.  

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rick_n
202 posts
 

I can't speak to the past versions of the Olympicas but I did an extensive demo with the Nova 3s and a Hegel H390.  I thought the pairing was excellent.  The Nova presentation was a tad too warm for me so I ultimately went in a different direction but I can see how the sound would be very appealing to many listeners.  I listened a lot of different speakers and while the Novas are expensive they seem to be worth the money compared to the competitors.  Side note, make sure you're going digital out of the Node and are utilizing the very good DAC in your Hegel.  Good luck and cheers.

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