New speakers-Stand mounted

[moreno1973]

Hi.
I think it is time to replace my old speakers.
Thanks to my lovely wife I have got a limited area in our living room to play with. Another major issue is of course the WAF (wife acceptance factor) of the news speakers. According to her they must look even nicer then they play. She means that floor standing speakers looks so old fashion and are a waste of space so these are more or less out of the question.

So after a lot of searching and reading and a few hours of negotiating I have come up with a couple of alternatives.

Sonus Faber Olympica 1,
Sonus Faber Venere 2.0
B&W PM1
B&W 805 Diamond

So what do you think? Are these any good with my 200?
I have promised my wife to go without a sub, but if you who are the experts think that these speakers are a bit “light” on their own I might try to convince her that a sub is a must.

Any other suggestions in this price range/size are welcomed.
The only ones I thing I will be able to listen to her in my home town are the PM1, maybe the 805 diamonds. Not connected to a Devialet though.

Regards
Atle

HI

I have 200 at home plus SF Auditor M. This is a nice match for 200. I heard 805D and PM1 with 200. PM1 for me is nothing special. Woofer is not performing very well IMHO. 805D with SAM on is an interesting proposition. Much beeter sounding than without SAM. Less 3D effect but better midrange and musicality. 805D gives You WOW factor eith sound but this is not a natural sounding speaker. If You prefer classical music and jazz from ECM or ACT label please try to listem Auditor M. 805D is better for pop and rock than for classic and jazz.
If You like natural sounding and great midrange try Auditor M. Best natural sounding monitor in its price range.
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choose SERVICES then Studio & Equipment. Read about speakers.
Nicolas Bartholomee is one of the best in his work in Europe. He KNOWS what is a real music sounding. True music played by best musicians in Europe. So his opinions I appreciate more than any other.
Auditor M is now offered in many shops with good sale price because SF has new speakers Olympica I. I think that new Auditor M with stands will cost around 3000-3500 Euro.