SONUS FABER BOOKSHELF SPEAKER ADVICE: Lumina II; Sonetto I; Sonetto II; Venere 1.5

I'm also very interested in this comparison and would be curious as to the sound comparison of the lines. However, I do want to use these for home theater as well. Center channel intelligibility is therefore important too. 

I previously landed on Dynaudio Emits for their warm and lively sound without being too harsh or bright. Didn't like Kef, Paradigm, B&W, Monitor Audio... Listening fatigue is a definite issue.

I've only heard the Olympica towers and Amator bookshelfs ($10k) which sounded great. They were warm & detailed without being harsh in the high end. But way out of my price range. 

I don't care where the cabinets were made. I care how they sound. 

One reason I'm considering the Sonus Faber over Dynaudio for another set up is that the vocals seem a bit more forward and lively while still being warm which I'm hoping will translate to more clarity in movie dialogue.

I tried the Venere and was very disappointed.

The Sonetto II is a fine speaker. My son has a pair driven by a Simudio ACE and he loves it. Calls his speaker Stiletto's.

I think you choice of Sonus Faber is appropriate. I have now owned three pair and have learned to appreciate their uniquely natural sound and beautiful construction. All the SF I owned are full sized so, I can’t directly contribute on the smaller ones. Although a short cut that can save a lot of time is to simply buy the most expensive ones. Every company makes sure that each model up i. A line sounds better than the last.

I’ve owned the Venere 2.5’s and the Sonetto V’s, both full range speakers though, and the sonetto’s are a definite improvement.  The Veneres are no longer in production, but, unlike the other SF lines, they were assembled in China.  The Sonetto’s while somewhat similarly priced, are made in Italy.

I’ve owned the Venere 2.5’s and the Sonetto V’s, both full range speakers though, and the sonetto’s are a definite improvement.  The Veneres are no longer in production, but, unlike the other SF lines, they were assembled in China.  The Sonetto’s while somewhat similarly priced, are made in Italy.

I would not suggest the Venere line.  I had the 2.5 in my system on demo, and you should know they are NOT voiced at all like SF’s more upscale models, which have a warmer, fuller and more musical sound.  Also, the cabinets are very lightweight with subpar build quality.  Can’t speak to the Sonetto line, but I’d definitely do some research given my experience with Venere.  Hope this helps, and best of luck.