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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
 

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
9,476 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. 

deone
43 posts
 

I have the Serafino in a small space, smaller than yours: about 12ft by 13ft, but with a high (15 feet) vaulted ceiling.  They sound awesome.  If you are in the San Francisco bay area, you can come over to listen.

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ditusa
2,448 posts
 

My only concern is the Serafino might be too much speaker for my space.

Speaker Size vs Room Size see here!

Mike

ddlux OP
11 posts
 

All, thanks for your helpful insights.

 

ditusa:  thanks for the link.  It was interesting but I’m not sure I fully understand.  He starts out that a speaker cannot “overpower” a room.  You simply turn the volume down.  However to properly set and manage your low end sweet spot, speaker size comes into play and there are room/speaker size limitations.  
 

But since the Serafino seems to be similar in size and scale to the Olympicos,  it sounds like I should be fine.  
 

only one way to find out for sure….

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