I just broke off from your video to go listen to some of this music by your recommendation and I had a hell of a time tearing myself away to come back and finish your video. Now my speakers are bolted to the wall which is the ultimate in audio blasphemy but with Kambara I heard things that sounded like they were in the neighbor's yard. Only when I got to 12 bit did I have the strength to make the return trip.

Steve - thank you for what you do. It’s so great to see someone so passionate and taken with sound!

Aesthetics are important. It’s in someways furniture. The leather, wood, glass, and metal work on Sonus Faber speakers are exceptional.

It IS nice to hear those dream speakers, just to keep the dream alive!

Thank you for putting the name of the solo piano album recorded in Japan :)

Checked out those titles! Awesome stuff Keep me coming .

Once owned a pair of the lowly 'Toy' range from Sonus Faber and they were excellent. A little on the safe side but that's certainly not a bad thing at a low price point, they were definitely easy to live with.

Thanks your monologues are extremely entertaining.

I really enjoy it when you talk about which recordings are audiophile grade. I just ordered the Kambra Music in Native Tongues cd. I found a used copy for just over 10.00 on Ebay (most sites have this disc in the 45 dollar range). I tried to find the Man From Plovdiv, but I only found one available and it was 73 dollars, so I opted to by the Multiple Personalities cd instead, since it is still all piano. Thanks for the vid.

Sonus Faber has always made the absolute best looking speakers, IMO and these sure are no exception.

interesting music you bring up - thanks Steve

Thank you for this video. I think you handle this product’s value and particular position in the market with experienced diplomacy. Informing by what you didn’t say about it.

It’s definitely fun hearing your impressions, of these and of everything you review actually. Choosing gear, especially speakers, seems to be a very tough proposition since there are fewer and fewer place to listen, and even then they can’t really be expected to have an inventory that reflects all that is in the market. Heard a track of Sam Cooke, BTW , that was sort of Sam, Bass and a little drum work. Very great test on some Monitor speakers. Wish I remembered the name. The Monitors were very nice. I’ve been building a Steve Gutenberg playlist on Tidal, BTW.

Hey Steve, as always it's great to hear your thoughts on the systems you listen to. And as much as I like your passion when describing the sound, it always leaves me wondering about how that ystem sounds. I know your opinion on sound demos from past videos, however, even though a demo recording can never accurately reproduce the actual audio experience, for me it's much better at giving me an idea about the system sound than any written or spoken review.

They are gorgeous 😍

And... the album is Come in Red Dog, This Is Tango Leader, by Bobby Previte and Charlie Hunter. You can hear it, and buy it, at Bandcamp!

Would be nice if you had a sister channel where you sampled this hardware so we could at least get a feel. Obviously not the same as live but it *is* something. Bought an Audio Research amp based on what I heard on KZfaq and I love it.

Wonderful episode Steve - you make my mornings

Very nice set up

Irrespective of the sound quality, it’s also a really nice looking set up. It makes a powerful statement to anyone entering your home that this is a space where the quality of recorded sound matters - A LOT!! If sound quality weren’t a significant part of the experience of music, symphony orchestras could consist of just Kazoos, stretched rubber bands, and a few assorted pots and pans.

The Harbeth Super HL5 40th anniversary are a box with wood and they look beautiful

There seem to be huge numbers of Sonus Faber speakers on the used market. If you don't need the latest model, you can pick up a previous version of the Olympica for under $5K. Used speakers are often a bargain because they're heavy and difficult to ship.

That is one hell of a hawaii shirt Steve!

Hi thank you for every video... can you talk what do you thing about Merrill Audio??

Steve not related to your last video but can you please please review the new linear tube audio preamp 🇬🇧

I need to go to RMAF to hear/see some of this stuff. Maybe next year. How could you not try some vinyl on that turntable? Dig the asparagus shirt.

As an Italian you moved me. Thanks! I belong to hi hi hi scale JBL stuff. But l appreciate beauty.

Help me, Rhonda! I've got Magnapan MG 12/QR speakers, and I've loved them for over a decade. But I'm looking for new speakers with different dynamics and narrowed it down to Tannoy Kensingtons or the Sonus Faber Nova llls. I am running two PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium powers amps as mono blocks and wondering if that's enough to drive the llls (no sweat for the Tannoys). I'm an old rock 'n roller Dead Head kinda guy that also enjoys real (re: old) country and certain classical pieces. And when I listen seriously, volume is my friend. If the mono blocks can drive the llls, which set of speakers would in your opinion best serve my musical tastes? And pleasing my wife of 34 years is also paramount (who loves the 12/QRs but not their look). She likes the look of the Kensingtons but loves the look of the Sonus. So if all things are equal, we'll go Sonus. Thanks for any suggestions you may have.

The Sonus Faber Venere S Signature are my grail speakers. From time to time you see them on the bay pre-owed for around £3K. One day I reckon I'll own a pair but at £13K the Olympica Nova V are always gonna be beyond my grasp so its hard to get excited about them!

I always feel good when I see that my house is more tidy than Steve's! :-)

High end focals look nice.

So are the Ohms Walsh still better for the price/performance?

I have Sonus Faber Venere 3.0. Bought used. Apparently more lively than the classic Sonus Faber sound. I like them. They need a sub though even for 2-channel music surprisingly. Have you heard them Steve? They were their only experiment with Chinese manufacturing. Very nicely finished. Discontinued after a couple years for some reason.

PS I have and use a pair of SF Electa Amators (originals, not the Mk IIs). I remember having the pleasure of listening on the fabulous Extremas with my dad and he loved them. I've also had the pleasure of listening to a pair of Guarneri homages (wonderful speakers, my faves). I've also listened to minimas.

Like my Elac 507 & 501, just unbelievable walnut woodwork.

Hi Steve: this is a little off subject. Is that a California Job Case that you have behind you and to the viewers left?

that full length louvered bass port is intriguing. I wonder how well it works under the 12 Bit Blues?

Thèse speakers has Been designed by Livio Cucuzza , italian, actually the best hifi désigner who design also the last series of Audioresearch electronics , very beautiful too !

Steve great video but not to digress but what were those other speakers the tall ones in the background they kind of look like magnepans?

Very informative, thanks. Steve, one question remains for me, which speaker, analog and digital cables do you use for reviews at your home?

Thank you for turning me on to this new music.

"all Water Lily Acoustics recordings are...phenomenal" Yes they are! Highly recommend the Hamza El Din recording "Lily of the Nile"

did I detect a quick mention of Rich. Thompson - He & Linda, superb. their 'Shoot out the lights' is to me essentially = to Abby Road- that is there might be some equal albums, hardly anything better. hint, it's kinda like 'Rumors' except Ya can see the blood on the knives.

When it comes to piano you may want to listen to Marc-André Hamelin. In all aspects, it sounds very close to perfection to me .

The focus on your camera is phenomenal. I see a lot of KZfaqrs struggling with the focus on their cameras. What kind of camera are you using if I may ask? Thank you in advance.

hi, any recommendation the integrated amp for Olympica III / v , Gryphon Diablo 120, McIntosh MA352 or McIntosh MA8900?

Beautiful just like Maserati or Alfa Romeo, hands down, what about reliability?

Could u list the names of the records.

Anyone know what the panels are behind and also to the left and right of each Nova V? My first impression was that they are acoustical panels of some sort.

Steve if you are going to show your music and a quick flash at the camera somewhat out of focus, it would really help to list them in the video notes PLEASE

Great revue Steve. What’s your opinion on the kef blade?

Steve, please mention in your reviews for what room size the speaker is suited for, if it is easy to drive (good match to a lot of amps), if it has good dynamic, if it is capable for quiet listening... thanks!

Those amplifiers looked amazing with the giant vu meters on the front.

wow

They are 15,000 here in Albuquerque

Soundcheck?

Hey Steve, you were more enthusiastic over the Klipsch RP600 then this speakers. 😂 This says it all!

My biggest question is how much does the fancy design add to the cost? What if I just want the sound quality and don't want to pay for the looks?

Why do you say Mcatosh ?

Grigory Soklolv is a player you may never have heard of. Soklolv never played in the states because of politics but he was light years better than ANYTHING I’ve heard.

Please could you share the cd titles?

Hey Steve take a listen to Toney Minasian recordings. my fav so far is his album "Moon Jazz" - sorry guys you can't stream this from Tidal you have to buy it on CD. Steve if your interested in hearing his work, Come on over and take a seat!!!

You went to World of McIntosh and didn't use McIntosh amps?

I found out a hi end system the louder u play the system the better it gets at around 104 dBs I play mine at and that is my breaking point.

Naim Mu-So Qb Wireless Music System Ever try these

When I need a "synth fix": Radiohead - Kid A...

They sound the way they look.....Bingo

Curious where SF cross the mid. Too low and you lose some of that vocal power imo

These are $16k and are made in Italy? I thought only their upper end stuff was still made there. I would've expected these to be made in China. Glad I'm wrong.

I’m craving asparagus.

That's a SETUP..!!..

They look absolutely Beautiful but unfortunately why out of my league perhaps a large lottery win one can have dreams but I think it will remain a dream

Compared to what? If you don’t make comparisons, it’s very hard to get a mental picture of how they sound. Ever thought of making a standard list for sound quality, where you cover the same list in every review? Gushing is fun, but...

Where is sound Steve !?!!!??

If the looks cost more than half of the price of the speakers I´m not interested. The sound of the loudspeaker is in my opinion the most important of all!

lol omitting frequency range and sensitivity? ah well...they are lovely.

Your speaking more about recordings than opinion of sound quality of speakers

mil-CHO le-vi-ev not very hard to pronounce it Steve! It seems this album is impossible to find (nothing on iTunes, Amazon, Ebay or discogs)...please push music that people can actually buy today...

Love my Vandersteen 5 but they’re sort of ugly. So I get what you are saying.

nice speakers, not so nice price :D

The comments are hysterical. There is a word that describes audio and that word is SUBJECTIVE...

Sorry Steve they are nice but way out of my league

Much better buy for he money...Canton A45'S, 84lbs each, 3 7 inch ceramic bass drivers, 1 7 inch midrange, 1" ceramic tweeter...made in Germany...canton about 50 years old now....$3600 for the pair!!!!!!!!!

what do they 'sound like' ? clue IF they sound bad - legit shot @ big headline....... nothin wrong with expensive audio, guys spend $ 15 thou + for bass boats , $ 15 thou for Motorcycles , heck, $ 15 thou for bicycles.... only thing I can imagine, are they a bit 'bright' or a bit ' mellow' ? buyer choice.

The piano from Milcov sounds a bit rubbish because the mic pre-amp seems to be compressing. I am sorry Steve, this was a bad choice in my opinion. How can anybody listen to Kambara Music, let alone call it audiophile. Sorry, I did not find your music choice audiophile at all and question the performance of the Sonos.

It's like staring at a sports car. For most people a waste of time. Further these speakers are good but not worth the money at all. For very very much less money, you can come close to this level. Including Macintosch.

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I have heard many of the sonus Faber speakers, at shows, dealers. Sorry, not a fan. The prices are impressive, not the sound they make. I wonder how a company that well run, can make such mediocre speakers. Watch the sonus factory walkthrough, it is awesome company.

Steve you should be a politician. You’ve mastered saying something while saying nothing.

Quite expensive piece of furniture!

Why is ur place so messy?

Review not good for songs, b&w 803 seems so much better, same price

THE WORST OF ALL IS THAT YOU SPEAK TOO MUCH ABOUT YOUR CDS... AND EQUIPMENT AND YOU DON'T PRESS PLAY TO ANYTHING!!!! THAT'S A BAD THING....

Why so afraid to be critical? Not very glowing, it’s about what u didn’t say.

Is he ever going to play any music!!? Ever!!? Or just talk. Some music please.

Sonus Faber = Pretentious bling! Never really liked their looks. I'd rather have an ugly Snell Speaker.