25-Aug-2016, 13:30
(24-Aug-2016, 00:57)Damon Wrote: I think that your list is good, and speakers are very personal. There is always a tendency to recommend the speakers that we, ourselves, have bought. And so, in that spirit, I'll recommend Lawrence Audio. I have the Violin SE, and I think they are fabulous. I also listened to Harbeth SHL5+, PMC, Sonus Faber OlyII, B&W 805D, and some smaller models. Overall, I think the Violin SE is better speaker. For me and my ears, so I'd recommend it for a listen. Their Cello might be more in line with the budget you have.
But what we know, or have heard enough to recommend for a listen, depends on what is available in our area. I can get Magico, or Revel, or Wilson, but haven't listened to them for any useful length of time. I can't get Beonicke, or Davone, or any number of other interesting brands. The SAM list includes a whole bunch of speakers I've never heard of, so who knows what I might be missing.
You haven't told us what speakers you have now, or what else you've heard that you liked. Give us a hint....
(23-Aug-2016, 19:05)Jwg1749 Wrote: I assume you're set on a floorstanding 3-way design. Nothing at all wrong with that.
Of your options, I can only comment on the Sonus fabers. I really like the Olympica IIs. I think they're far better than the Venere range. (I do actually have some bookshelf Veneres in my TV room.)
I would add some more suggestions, but I've just been called for dinner!
Thks for the reply, listen i like very much the sf venere 2.5 and i m working out to change my set up position now for a more symetrical one, may be some bass traps and some acoustic solutions.I think i can get a lot better, sq wise from my dev200.I already checked out sam list, and most of the brands are not available in my region. I accord a lot of attention to the look and design of a speaker( of course sq is the first priority) . I understand that sam enhances speakers performance but i m restricted to few brands here wich i don t like! Sf olympica 3 was awesome sounding back in paris, and looks stunning , olympica 2 too, but my listening was quick though! I think my journey's gonna end towards sabrina s boat(wilson audio).I know it s a lot more budget but it is available here, and who knows i can meet a second hand seller.The look is perfect, and sound wise is what i m searching( life like sound, it s like to be there effect).
If i buy the olypmica 2 i can easily sell it later !
So.... Mmmmm .... Confusion confusion
It is tiring ...
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