I would go for the Guarneri. There are a bunch of great speakers that have super dynamics and play loud, including the excellent Extremas. However I believe the Guarneri are in a league by themselves. The Guarneri are magic in the midrange, arguably the most important part of any sound replication or performance. The Extremas and Guarneri are both works of art, so I would say it's a tie in that department. Bass is relative thing, the Extremas do have better extension. But if it bothered me that much I would get a Rel subwoofer and have all the bottom end I would ever need plus retain the Guarneri midrange and sophistication. Good luck.
SF Guarneri Homage or SF Extrema?
If you had an opportunity to buy a pair of the Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage (new) or Sonus Faber Extrema (mint used) what would you do? Forget about the cost differential and for now no other speaker recommendations please.
I listen to mostly blues, jazz, classical, and female vocalists. The front end is Esoteric DV-50, Ayre K-3x, and Ayre V-5x running all Cardas Golden Reference.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
I listen to mostly blues, jazz, classical, and female vocalists. The front end is Esoteric DV-50, Ayre K-3x, and Ayre V-5x running all Cardas Golden Reference.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts.