f you're looking to spend around $15K on a pair of floorstanders, I'd strongly suggest giving the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III a serious look.
They hit a sweet spot between beautiful craftsmanship and genuinely musical performance. Not just warm and rich — they’re also detailed and dynamic without ever getting fatiguing. Great for long listening sessions and especially strong with acoustic, jazz, and classical, but they hold their own with more modern stuff too.
I’ve heard them paired with McIntosh gear and it’s an insanely good match. The synergy between the two brands just works — smooth, full-bodied, and immersive. If you want a speaker that feels like a long-term piece of furniture and a performance upgrade, the Nova III is hard to beat.