@ddlux btw your speakers look toed in way too much. The two red Serafinos would be a great match for the room. The obvious difference is the superior finish, which can feel worthwhile. But I'm not sure the Serafino will be an audible difference in that space. I'm not a fan of moving laterally in driver size. Technically those should only be about 6.5" woofers as SF overstates theirs. I’m wondering if you should save up for an Amati from also a performance perspective. I think you'll get more satisfaction saving for that move.
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.
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I have to respectfully disagree with the previous comment. I have owned Olympica Nova IIIs and thought they were quite good when driven properly. I own the Serafinos in one system and they are better than the Olympica’s in every respect. More resolution and detail, smoother, more extended highs and more extended lows. They are an entirely different speakers and voiced and perform very similarly to the Amatis - the latter of which do require a larger room. Looking at your room, I think you will be very pleased if you purchase them. In no way a lateral move. |
Years ago I was trying to decide between two models from the same company, both transmission line. Concerned that the larger might overwhelm the room, I opted for the smaller (though not small) one. Guess what? I was never really satisfied with the bass, and ended up buying a larger and more expensive speaker from a different company. If I had just bought the larger model originally, I suspect I might have saved myself a bunch of money. Obviously, neither brands in this story were Sonus Faber, but you get the point. |
@twoleftears yup. I bet you lost money selling the smaller one. Then you have to save up again for the one you want. Making the move from 6.5" woofers to 8" and looking back at what I did to get there makes me wiser. Fortunately for me it was a natural progression. But I know my plan B and C would have been a money, time and labor loser. Andrew Robinson just put out a video on his mistake. In any case, whatever he chooses I'm sure he'll be happy with the Serafino. It could have been worse. |
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