Canton or Sonus Faber

I haven't heard the Canton's in over 20 years but I did audition the SF Cremora Auditor M's about a year and a half ago and I came extremely close to buying them until I heard the Dynaudio C1's. Very smooth with a surprising amount of bass. Just a hair too laid back in the mid's for me. Never listened to the non m's.

Hey Xti16,

I will be auditioning the Canton Ventos next week most probably. The guy has them hooked to a Bel Canto CD player through an Anthem Statement power amp. Being a creative director I come across a lot of audio studios and have heard a Dynaudio active speakers set up (forgot the model number) at this one studio. Quite awesome sound.

Thanks for the reply!

I've listened to the 890DC speakers a lot, mostly being driven by Rogue M150's. They are a fast, warmish speaker and I like them a lot. Actually, I've heard quite a few members of the Vento family, both current and one generation older, and I like their sound.

I do not have any experience with the Sonus Faber about which you also asked.

I shopped many months for a replacement for my Dynaudio 52SE speakers. I ended up getting a pair of the Sonus faber Cremona M Auditors + stands. I had listened to various Dynaudio models (1.4S, C1, Special 25) and other (Vienna Acoustic, B&W, Spendor). I kept coming back to the SF. The price for the SF were right after manufacturere and dealers discount. I am very happy with the purchase - still breaking in. The WAF is esquisite.