Those are very different sounding speakers so I’m a bit surprised you didn’t clearly prefer one sonically over the other even in different systems. I’ll just say I got to compare the original Joseph Audio Pulsars to the 805 D3s and to my ears the Pulsars excelled in virtually every parameter so maybe put those on your list as well. They also probably split the difference sonically between the two you’re currently exploring. FWIW, and best of luck.
Sonus Faber Electa Amator III vs. the Bowers and Wilkins 805 D4?
I have heard both the Sonus Faber Electa Amator III and the Bowers and Wilkins 805 D4 but each were in markedly different environments. Anyone been able to make a more direct comparison than I have been able? I would be using a Luxman L-590 AxII Class A integrated amp at home.
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...So does S. Faber even make a stand-mount with their older, "traditional" presentation??? One review I recently came across of the E. Amator asserted it had a "smiley face" EQ profile. I subsequently watched a review by that Canadian dealer Adrian who compared the E. Amator to the D. Hertz Eva. According to his characterizations, I got the impression it was the latter that would seem to offer what I expected from the E. Amator. |
@stuartk Unfortunately I have no idea. I think @ghdprentice might be able to give you some helpful insights on that if he wants to chime in here. |
Both are a touch bright at the top end. The Sonus Faber has a dip in the upper mids where B&W has a peak. My local shop as both in at one point but not side by side. I walked away thinking both were pretty colored.
I would take the comment about the Joseph Audio Pulsars to heart. I have not heard the pulsars but they get consistent prays. I would make seek out a demo. |
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