I have listened to both and the sound quality of the mids and highs are indeed very similar. The Amati Futuras still image extremely well, so that's not really an issue. IF you have a good enough sub AND IF you can set it up properly to integrate well with the Guarneri Evolutions then they can perform on par with the Amatis. If not, then the Amatis are superior and worth the additional expense. That's my opinion, for what it's worth. In this price class I think that you need to listen to both yourself to decide, and not depend on other people's opinions (even mine!) ;~) Good luck and good listening!
