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.
...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. |
@OP As previous posts have said and well described the differences between two quite different sounding loudspeakers. Although harder to find in the US, it would be useful to listen to a pair of Harbeth M30.2XDs as a point of comparison. And for a bit of a wildcard, also, a pair of Kef LS50 Metas - much less expensive but very good value. |
