best speakers what do you think

focal 1038 be or sonus faber venere s..... what do you think ?

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jafant Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,525 posts 03-18-2017 at 09:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have heard both of these speakers. The Focal is more forward (some will say brighter) than the SF. Much will depend on the gear and cabling involved.
shadorne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,333 posts 03-18-2017 at 09:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Focal
contuzzi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 295 posts 03-18-2017 at 11:26am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you're talking the newest 1038be2 with the 1.25" tweeter, go with Focal for sure.
paraneer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 818 posts 03-18-2017 at 12:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Two very different speakers! Assuming your amp can properly drive either of them (the Venere are 4 ohm and much more difficult to power), I would pick the one that sounds best to you. Not us. You're not really going to spend 5-9K on a pair of speakers by taking a poll, are you?
plutos Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 224 posts 03-18-2017 at 01:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Focal for me but ... Focal 1038BE is 9000 € and SF Venere S is 5500 €. Given the prices it would be more reasonable to compare 1038BE to SF Olympica II or III.