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Will Sonus Faber Serafino G2 be too much speaker for my space?

Hello Audiogonners.  I am a lover of Sonus Faber speakers and currently have Olympica Nova III.  I have an opportunity to purchase a mint pair of Serafino G2's locally for a good price.  Based on my experience listening, and all the comparisons between the two models, I am convinced the S2's are a better more engaging speaker, with better bass and more resolution up top.  I don't want to afford the next level Amati's.  

 

My only concern is the Serafino might be too much speaker for my space. I don't have the ability to try them in my space before buying.  I've included my system with a photo of my space in my profile.  It is 14'x20' with 9' ceiling. I have no room treatments except the WAF variety (carpets, drapes, upholstery) and it has to stay that way.  The Olympica's sound fine and do not overpower the space.  Do you think the Serafino's will be too much?  Anyone with experience with the Serafino in a space approximately of this size?  I've read all the reviews I can find and cannot find an answer to this question.  Thanks in advance for your help.

ddlux
parkergetdean
1,087 posts
 

I would think that the Olympicas are gigantic for that space. But if they aren't, why would the Serafinos be too big?

 

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ddlux OP
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The Olympicas do work fine in the space.  I thought, as you go up the model line, the speakers would demand more space to handle the additional output.  The Serafinos are quite a bit heavier than the Olympicas.  The overall tower size is similar so I thought that meant the drivers are bigger, more powerful, etc.  But I could be wrong...

parkergetdean
1,087 posts
 

The drivers appear to be the same size. I don't see a spec difference that would affect the space requirement (significantly)

But 1) I have no clue, never compared them, only heard Olympicas a few times 2) my approach would be to maximize the value my money and buy the best speakers FOR THE SPACE which may be bookshelves.

This a lot of money for speakers, all in all it's good that you know what you want, otherwise you could spend months and years chasing the best speakers for your space. 

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ghdprentice
9,473 posts
 

I think the Sereifino will work well in your space. I have had Olympica 3 and now Amati and have heard the Serfino as well as Lilium. I think you will be very pleased with the improved bass and resolution. I definitely recommend you go for it. 

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