I agree, definitely DON'T get the later version!! Just mate yours to a fantastic subwoofer like the Velodyne HGS series, AND YOU'LL HAVE BETTER AND DEEPER BASS THAT'S EASIER TO DIAL INTO YOUR ROOM THAN A "FULL RANGE" SPEAKER...which the Grand Pianos CERTAINLY ARE NOT, "full" range that is. The only reason to get a bigger speaker is if you have a larger room that needs to be more loudly energized with MIDDLE AND UPPER bass. There are NO "full range" loudspeakers that can achieve the quality of low bass of the best subs, and with enough fiddling, the response can be smoothed dramatically even in an augmented setup. The key is the continuously variable phase control on the sub, and a little experimenting with its placement and which direction you aim it...YOU ALSO NEED SOME ROOM ACOUSTIC TREATMENT.
Comments Sonus Faber Electa Amator's II
I own the Sonus Faber Electra and am wondering if a trade up to the Sonus Faber Electa Amator's II is worth the money (lots) for the sound results. My system includes the BAT VK-D5 CD Player and the Bow Wazoo Integrated amp. I have heard people say these are wonderful and others say they are dry and the first Electra is the best. Last week end, I heard the Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Speaker with the Plinius 8510. They were musical, great on vocals, sound stage okay, etc and I liked them. Several months ago, I heard the Sonus Faber Concerto Grand Pianos. I also liked them but the bass seems limited. I am in no hurry to make a decision. Speaker size is a major concern so they need to be small (like the Beethoven). Since my existing Sonus Faber Electra's have no bass, a full range Speaker is my goal priced up to $5K (if needed, under 4K is preferred). Comments on the Sonus Faber Electa Amator's II and others are requested. There are too many speakers in the market today. What else should I listen to?