Olympica Nova III or V?
Hi there everyone,
I have an option to buy either the Sonus Faber Olympica Nova III or Nova V. We have a 19.6’ by 22.9’ living area (6mx7m). Ceiling is sloaping, loft-style 1 1/2 volume. I love the Nova but I don’t have the opportunity to demo these in the space unfortunately. I’m also limited in how far forward from the walls I can place them.
Do I go III and risk it sounding thin, or V and risk being overwhelming for room?
Which would you recommend if it were your decision? Any advice would be welcome!
any comments or feedback would be great.
Thanks for all the advice - really appreciate. I worry about the bass becoming overwhelming in the apartment. I had a pair of Sonetto G2 VIII in our previous 19.6 feet x 19.6 ft apartment living room with single volume regular height ceilings - and the bass completely overwhelmed the room. Ps. I’m using a Luxman 509z |
There is never a "right" answer, given the subjectivity of individual preference. The IIIs, however, are phenomenal speakers (though the current list price of $18K does make you scratch your head). You do have to like the Sonus Faber sound, which I find quite lush and romantic. Is the base as tight and focused as it is on the Vs? No. But with a sufficiently powered amp (you'll likely want to go ss), these are immensely musical and enjoyable speakers. You will likely be very happy in your space with the IIIs. |
I've extensively listened to both speakers. With your large size room I would lean towards the Vs. Regardless of which speakers you choose the closeness to the front wall could be an issue. If this causes the speakers to bloat or boom you might find that bass traps will help tremendously. Good luck and cheers. |
"....but became grating over time.started becoming edgy, clanky, piercing, edgy and clenched sounding and this was with the prescribed amps being used in the demo..." The above description of sound was coming from the electronics... not due to the speakers... this is not the sound any Sonus Faber speakers bring to the table... This would be the sound fed them. |
@ghdprentice that character didn't change with any change in electronics. As I told the store what I was hearing and they kept switching to warm, solid state stuff and tube stuff and still that excess was present. So I can say that is definitely the speakers cos no combinations changed that
The shop told me first hand that those are the recommended components that are known to pair well with the Sonus Faber brand and it didn't help still I don't think I can still say it was components |
