AaronH Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Would they be compared to K-horns or Palladium's sound wise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 it would depend on the model. The piano grands are comparable with the forte IIs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronH Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Sorry, the Olympica III Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Maybe someone else can help with that, at 90db they aren't as efficient as any higher end Klipsch model. But if you have ever owned an Italian car other than a fiat, you know what Italian craftsmanship can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted May 15, 2015 Moderators Share Posted May 15, 2015 Would they be compared to K-horns or Palladium's sound wise? Here are the curves from the anechoic, independent lab tests. what kind of music do you like? Is there a particular Klipsch speaker you are familar with, prefer? I see you have RF 7IIs. http://www.soundstagenetwork.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1285:nrc-measurements-sonus-faber-olympica-iii-loudspeakers&catid=77:loudspeaker-measurements&Itemid=153 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronH Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 I am a genre omnivore. Just curious to see if the mains I have could even come close. My best guess would be the PF-39's as a comparison to the OIII. That's why I am seeking out you wise gentleman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Based on the data graphs that Stereophile put out on the P-39F testing, it looks as if the off-axis performance is better in the Palladium tweeter than the Sonus Faber. The differences that you will hear are 1) much low modulation distortion of the midrange and high frequency drivers and 2) the better high frequency off-axis performance. Comparing THD figures is basically a waste of time; what you want to see are dual-tone tests and graphs of higher order modulation distortion spectra levels. Looking at phase isn't very productive, but looking at group delay (GD) plots is productive, but neither loudspeaker test article provides GD plots. Looking at decay plots and impulse plots is good, but all you have are the step and decay plots for the Palladium. I don't see impulse plots. Looking at crossover disturbances is probably the most audible artifact after polar coverage horizontally and vertically, but alas, no plots for the Sonus Faber. Differences in frequency response can easily be EQed out, and even phase, if that floats your boat (but it doesn't float mine, though). Looking at input impedance plots is basically a waste of time for this level of loudspeaker performance. Overall, the indication is that the Palladiums are better, especially in terms of modulation distortion, which is very audible, but the presented data is much poorer for the Sonus Faber, so not a lot can be said other than subjective listening tests. Edited May 15, 2015 by Chris A 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronH Posted May 15, 2015 Author Share Posted May 15, 2015 Thank you Chris! A perfect summation! I'd definitely have to listen to both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badass091286 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I compared these franco serblin accordos to rb-81 iis... and the accordos sounded much better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I compared these franco serblin accordos to rb-81 iis... and the accordos sounded much better.. I would hope so at more than 10 times the price. They sure are beauties with the matching stands. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzannucci Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Klipsch will be a much more in your face sound. The Sonus Faber will be a much more laid back speaker. Lower efficiency also though in the right rooms with the right electronics, will likely sound very good. It will really depend on the presentation you like. Since you are looking at two totally different types of speakers and sounds, you should audition in your room to really understand the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 See the thread on comparing Klipschorns to Palladiums at the Klipsch Pilgrimage (sorry, I don't have a linc ...). Listen, for sure. My guess is that any Klipsch would sound like you are sitting close, and the SF like you are sitting back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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