brighter than I was expecting. They are not irritating in any way but not what I was expecting. I'm still working on placement but I'm not sure what to think.
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Here is something Ive learned , ~~~experienced~~~ which has never ever been posted here on Audiogon past 20 yrs..
One speaker will ALWAYS expose weakness in another speaker.
OK SF's exposed the Gallo's.
Now when you hear another speaker superior to the SF's, then you will understand what it is about the SF's that grate on your nerves.
I've found my ultimate,,but do want o hear Cube Neuphar,, as reference to what I have.
Hope that helps.
Sonus Faber surprise
After years with my current speakers (gallo nucleus reference 3) I decided to try something different. Didn't really have a chance to audition a bunch of speakers nor the budget to go crazy. I've always thought that Sonus Faber sounded like something I would like so I found an old but maybe never used pair of Concerto homes. They came with the proper stands for these speakers. So I get them all set up and was really surprised to find they are substantially brighter and more energetic than my old gallos. They make a surprising amount of bass for there size but mids and highs are much brighter than I was expecting. They are not irritating in any way but not what I was expecting. I'm still working on placement but I'm not sure what to think. Does this sound familiar to you other SF users? Any suggestions on something I can try?