Silverline Sonata II or III owners

Billspecfoc: If this doesn't work, my only other option is to fly out to CA to see Alan Yun at his factory.

Not a bad idea, as you can fly whenever the ticket prices are low and evaluate the line to your heart's content! I am surprised there are no dealers nearer than California however.

Bill,
I have owned both and sold both, their are better speakers for the money.MHO.
regards
Mike

I agree with Mike. I owned the v2 Sonatas for a brief while. They are extremely dynamic and will play effortlessly, but are a little bottom heavy and have a boxy coloration in the midrange. I didn't pick up on it right away, but after I heard it once, it was hard to ignore on certain material. I sold them shortly thereafter.

Oz

Thanks for the responses, guys.

Mike, what would be some of your recommendations for speakers bettering the the Sonata's in that price range? They would be used in a combo 2-channel/HT system, usage about 50/50. Looking for something non-fatiguing yet accurate for classical, jazz, occasional classic rock.

Oz, I don't know what you mean by a "boxy coloration" in the midrange. Could you elaborate on that? Thanks.

Bill