I purchased a pair of SF Olympica Nova 5 speakers this year. Nice wood (and very little leather) aside, these don't sound like other speakers I've heard. IMHO, most of the speakers being rated highly are very analytical. Sonus Faber tunes their speakers by ear, toward the warm side. I can't remember the name, but they just came out with what sounds like a kick-ass pair of speakers for about $10K. They have more bass punch than mine, but cannot produce the detail of the Olympica Novas. I haven't heard them, but for rock, they sound like they'd be damn good.
Sonus Faber Maxima Amator without the fancy
Aesthetics? Love the sound but want to see if there’s something just like it without the fancy leather, marble stand and walnut casings. I’m really new to this and shopping for speakers for my 11x22 space at home. Tried these out in a store and they’re amazing but don’t care about t he fancy design. Would love some advice! Want to make it sound like the band is basically in my room, would love some pointers
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If you want the essence of Sonus Faber in a less glamorous (but still beautiful) package, I HIGHLY recommend you look at Rosso Fiorentino speakers.....also Italian made. They are well built, well thought of, well reviewed, and in my opinion a deal compared to Sonus Faber or Franco Serblin. I've spent a good amount of time with the Elba 2 $7,000, and Certaldo 2 $10,000 as a friend in my club owns a pair of each. I've heard the Arno 40 $14,000, but only for about 30 minutes in a slightly noisy environment....but they could be very impressive. |
@vthokie83 I am looking my eyes out but the Rosso Fiorentino models are not in any way cheaper than comparable Sonus Fabers |
I'm a little suprised no-one has brought up the following with regard to your initial post: You didn't audition the Sonus Faber Maxima Amator speakers at the dealership. You audition a system incorporating the SFMAs. In order to re-create what you heard at the dealer it would be necessary to possess either the same complete system or something similar. One never listens to loudspeakers in siolation. Only ever to complete systems. Include the room and room positions for the speakers also. It might be possible to buy drivers and diy approximately the SFMAs. Is your system equivalent to the system you audtioned them on by any chance? |
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