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Opera Speakers - Opinions?

Does Opera have a "house sound"? Are the 1.5s and IIs (which I understand are now out of production) on the warm or cool side of things (musical or analytical)? Or are they neutral, or warm neutral, cool neutral? Can the Callas' be used in a small room with only 20" from rear of speakers to the wall? I ask since they are reat ported. Do they look as good in person as on their website? How do they compare to, say, Sonus Faber and Silverline models? How easy are they to drive? Thanks, people.
tomryan

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yohjo
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I had the Opera Quinta in my home for a couple of weeks. They do have a "warmish" sound as Hooper describes the Diva. I ended up buying Silverline Sonata III. They are far superior to the Opera's. As are all of Silverline's speakers. Silverline uses better drivers. I was fortunate to hear the Silverline speakers at the manufacturer's location and did hear a few of Alan's line. Alan also showed me some of the drivers he uses and those of other speakers, including the Meadowlark Shearwater which I had at the time. The workmanship and quality of the drivers was quite obvious.
yohjo
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Tomryan,
The Silverline's are, using your adjectives, lusch neutral. They are a very warm sounding speaker. I listen mostly to jazz & old rock, ie the doobie brothers, joe cocker, eagles. If your taste is hard rock they might not be the best for you. I did forget to tell you I have the speakers close to the wall and have no bass problem. I have hardwood floors but the room opens up on two sides behind me.
yohjo
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Tomryan,
The only set amp I heard drive the Sonata's was the one Alan makes, but not for sale. I heard it at his offices. It was wonderful.
I did forget to tell you about the finish of the Operas. They are good looking but I did not have my first choice in finish. When my girlfriend saw the Sonatas she remarked how beautiful they were. But she did not see the Opera's.
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