Sonus Faber Question

As a long time owner of many SF speakers (Gp home, cremona auditor, cr auditor m, Guarneri homage and than couple from Franco Serblin's new company, Lignea and now Accordo) and by looking the size of your room, I would strongly advise you to choose smaller speaker than many has suggested, meaning 'monitor' on the stand, instead of full range sized speaker. Furthermore, there is a brick and mortar dealer of SF and now Franco Serblin's speakers in my home town and I have had a chance to extensively listen many of their designs, including hearing the 'inside' impressions from experienced personal. (for examp. Olympica 2 is 'no no' model in their line up.

My room is aprox 12x18 and have enough space behind and on the sides, the furniture is not on the way, have no problems with waf factor and still thought that Guarneri is a bit big (if you want really to hear what that speaker can play, in terms of stage and positioning on it) for that room. Yours is slightly larger, but I would be very hesitant to put 'big' speaker in it.

I am quite certain that (for the same money) you may buy smaller, but 'better' speaker and more importantly, one that suits your space more. If possible, would also advise you to hear few models of Franco Serblin's new company, like Accordo, Accordo Essence or perhaps  new Accordo Goldberg. Since Franco Serblin is creator of Sonus Faber, you should not overlook his newer designs as imho, he is the 'real deal'.(aldo Essence and Goldberg are made by his son in law) Not to take anything from SF of today, but still...Electa Amator 3, Maxima Amator or perhaps Guarneri (Serblin's older Memento or perhaps newer Evolution) are also fine choice. Best of luck in your search

Unless the speakers are right against the walls, which isn't ideal, your listening position at 14' away is too far.  Measure how far apart the speakers are from tweeter to tweeter then multiply that by 128% and use that for a starting position for your listening distance.  With your front wall being 14' your speakers probably should be no more than 8.5' apart which would make your listening position something like 11' or less away from the tweeters.  I hope that you have the ability to nuance the listening position distance.  If not can you move the speakers further into the room?

@jdm11 The Senetto G2 series release date is in July? Since SF usually updates in a 5 year + cycle go with the newer model(s) especially in mid/lower lines where more improvements can be made with each update. Also your speaker will stay current for a good 5 years maintaining resale value and a quicker sale if desired.

Wow there's really a lot of great information here thank you for the input everybody. A lot of combined experience on this thread it seems.

@wsrrsw - Thanks for that example & site recommendation. Regardless of the move I make speaker-wise it seems like experimenting with a couple panels is a no brainer. I can't do a third center panel between the speakers in my layout because the window is there but can at least messing with placement for one per speaker.

@garebear - I have to admit I am curious about amplification recommendation goals as I move up the Sonus Faber line. @kennyc alluded to the same logical eventuality earlier in the post. If either of you have thoughts on amplification for future reference I wouldn't mind picking your brains on the topic.

@alexatpos - Thank you for your thoughts. This touches upon a huge gap in my knowledge. I have only owned floor standing tower speakers. So I haven't looked into their monitor style speakers / stands. I'd be interested to check out the models you mentioned. Is there a way you might be able to relay the sound benefits / signature / differences between the monitor style models you mentioned vs a speaker like the Olympica III for example, which has been mentioned a few times? Is it primarily the thought they would be more appropriate for the room size / layout or would you say you could obtain better sounding monitor speakers for the same cost?  

@rick_n I can get away with the speakers approximately 36'' from the wall max if people are around. They are light and easy to move out further when listening by myself after the kiddos have gone to sleep. The speakers are actually just about that exact 8.5' from each other which is good then. It's actually easier to move my speakers tan the seat because we have a sectional. Unless I hang out on the ottoman!

@dayglow Interesting thoughts I'd like to take advantage of the trickle-down tech if there's a big leap forward in this G2 series. But even then I wonder with the depreciation of used gear value-wise wouldn't you still get better value buying a better line used? I'm not sure how to weigh that... 

SF's need power. I use 100W to drive Sonus Faber Guarneri Evolutions.