The real question here is: "What are the best speakers at my local Tweeter." My response would be none of the above. Try to find an experienced dealer who can provide a meaningful audition, good advice and an in home trial. In my experience, the employees at Tweeter have no knowledge of hifi or electronics at all. They're just former shoe salesmen going through the motions for a commissioned sale. The last one I talked to had never heard of Linn, Audio Research or even Mark Levinson. He just spewed the info he was programmed to do. Sorry for the crass answer.
Vienna Acoustics Vs Sonus Faber
I am going to compare Vienna Acoustic Beethovens and Sonus Faber Grand Pianos.
The speakers will have dual use for music and HT. I want accurate sound with good imaging. But, as they will also be used for HT, I don't want to give up strong tight bass.
I listened to the Beethovens and liked them. But, I have some concern about using the Beethovens, because they are rear ported, and I will need to place them very close to the wall. Therefore, speakers that need very precise placement could be a problem.
I haven't listened to the Grand Pianos yet, but I have been told their high end is not quite as good as the Beethovens.
Has anyone compared these speakers? Is this true?
The speakers will have dual use for music and HT. I want accurate sound with good imaging. But, as they will also be used for HT, I don't want to give up strong tight bass.
I listened to the Beethovens and liked them. But, I have some concern about using the Beethovens, because they are rear ported, and I will need to place them very close to the wall. Therefore, speakers that need very precise placement could be a problem.
I haven't listened to the Grand Pianos yet, but I have been told their high end is not quite as good as the Beethovens.
Has anyone compared these speakers? Is this true?