Vienna Acoustics Vs Sonus Faber

In response to Thsalmon's post concerning Tweeter. If indeed this is where you must buy your speakers, I read that Tweeter is starting to carry the Martin Logan lines. Completely different type of speaker, but you may want to check them out if your local store is carrying them now. I'm going to mine this weekend.

I have listened to both and would buy the Beethovens based upon the following:
1-more cabinet colors available
2-most musical with tighter bass(for music listening)
3-better looking
4-nicer cabinets
5-better drivers
6-better crossovers

both speakers are imported by Sumiko and they instruct their dealers to emphasize the "set-up" for the Va's way to much. As far as the rear port you can play with sound dampening behind the speaker. A lot of your responses refer to TWeeters? You didn't mention it you letter is that where your buying them, do they have a return policy?
The best is an in-home demo

The Viennas require different speakers than the SF Piano's for certain! However, you can get good sound with both with the right gear. System matching is mondo important always.
good luck...

How about PSB Stratus Gold's? Under $1,500 used at Audiogon. Bass aplenty. Stereophile raved about midrange clarity too.

PSB Golds are not as refined as above, but better for HT than the SF's and Viennas. The Golds are rolled off on highs a bit, don't have that razors edge immaging, and are somewhat warm tonally overall. They Still make good rock and roll speakrs with a good amp full range, but not as refined and clear as even the NHT 2.9's at same money.
Actually, the PSB Stratus Silver I is a more neutral and high end sounding speaker than the Gold, with less bass impact and extension(although tight and fast from the Silvers!).
Actually, for the money, the PSBs are nice enough in the right application, but I think this guy is after more refined sound musically. Also, you can't always believe what you read in Audio mag's, as they have HIDDEND AGENDAS!