Sonus Faber vs B&W

Logan, Logan, Logan......... man o man.
Kinda sucks that I live on Logan St. Does that make this forum a bit better?

JRA

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Originally Posted by Logan

What a hopelessly useless forum!

Someone asks a question about the relative merits of two specified speakers. Five respondents confess to not having heard one or the other or both, but give their worthless opinions anyway. One gives a decision based on his/her assessment of their visual appearance. The remainder respond with drivel about cars.

I haven't heard either of these speakers since it is extremely unlikely that I'd consider buying B&W or Sonus Faber. But I would advise the original poster to listen for themselves using a selection of the music that they like best and make up their own mind.

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And one is a clown. Guess which one?

BTW,

Merc Benz are for grandmas,
BMW are for chicks...
The A8 with the Bosch Diesel motor is getting in the right neighorhood, but the answer is:

The Toyota Supra (orange and green paint job with pimped out spinners)
Now we're talkin'. :ciappa:

For the record I drive a Buick. :cornut:

Who you callin' a clown? Am I funny?

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Originally Posted by Logan

What a hopelessly useless forum!

Someone asks a question about the relative merits of two specified speakers. Five respondents confess to not having heard one or the other or both, but give their worthless opinions anyway. One gives a decision based on his/her assessment of their visual appearance. The remainder respond with drivel about cars.

I haven't heard either of these speakers since it is extremely unlikely that I'd consider buying B&W or Sonus Faber. But I would advise the original poster to listen for themselves using a selection of the music that they like best and make up their own mind.

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talking about useless...

I don't think that Icarus was considering buying one of these speakers, this thread was started just to pick one out, which you think is the best, and logically, other suggestions are coming up, but no-one was considering buying one.

we are helping people alot with their questions, thing is, this isn't a 'what to do' question, this is just for fun.

I would say.... SL65 AMG by carlsson:ihih:
AMG makes some absolutely sick engines, (well one of the most powerful production engines in the world-their twin turbo V12...). But handling I heard isn't the best. My choice would be a pimped M3... Or for a more realistic approach.. a pimped 330i estate :)

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Originally Posted by audio amateur

I would say.... SL65 AMG by carlsson:ihih:
AMG makes some absolutely sick engines, (well one of the most powerful production engines in the world-their twin turbo V12...). But handling I heard isn't the best. My choice would be a pimped M3... Or for a more realistic approach.. a pimped 330i estate :)

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i once heard that racing is illegal in switzerland, if that's the case, then why don't you get yourself a bentley continental gt, then you at least have all the luxury and when you leave switzerland (to let's say, the german autobahn) you can still go really fast.

I would always go for the Sonus Faber, I have Amati's myself and prefer them over the B&W 801, the stradivari add even a bit more of 'being there'

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Originally Posted by icarus

Both of these Two models are the cream of the crop, the El' Capitan. But which one is better?:confused: They are both unique designs with quality that is just astounding, and a price tag that rivals BMW's and Mercedes.

B&W nautilus versus Sonus Faber Stradivari Homage

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You can probably afford both!! :cool: So why not buy both, have a good listen to them side by side in your home, then sell the one you like less?????

holy thread revival!!

but I think an avalon Isis is worthy too :)

A couple of years back B&W sent me this nice DVD, it was all about speaker technology especially their 800 series. Lots of graphs and details about cone materials, voice coils, break-up modes etc. Ray trace drawings of how sound bounces in their enclosures, etc, etc.

When I've heard the B&W and the Sonus Fabers my ears agree, B&W is all about technology whereas to me Sonus Faber is all about music. I've never heard the Stradivarius, but lesser models from Sonus are quite beguiling, smooth and beautiful to my ears. I can't afford either brand and I suppose one should hear them in your room rather than a showroom, but from what I've heard, I'm in the Sonus Faber camp.

All threads get better with age :) :)

I have a pair of Sonus Faber Concertino's that I really like. They are the entry version, but they sound very nice for a small room (office). They are pleasing to the ear, especially for jazz and light rock. My wife really likes them because they look good!