Olympica I, first test

[bachrocks]

Yes, they seem destined for greatness. I am waiting, though, for AA member reviews. No one planning on buying these soon?

thanks,
ron

[Still-One]

They sounded very good driven by the Wadia Intuition at RMAF. One of the best small speaker rooms at the show. I can't say how they would compare to previous SF offerings.

[bachrocks]

Thanks Jim.
ron

[mannypel]

Does anyone know if the Olympica I has to be stand mounted or can they be placed in a bookshelf sans mount?

[gaboudreaux]

Originally Posted by bachrocks

Yes, they seem destined for greatness. I am waiting, though, for AA member reviews. No one planning on buying these soon?

thanks,
ron

I'm in the process of building a new system in dedicated listening room and just ordered a pair of Olympica 3's. I heard them with both the Wadia and 601's and sounded really good with the 601's. Also ordered the new Ayre KX-5 and VX-5. Supposed to get the Ayre gear in next week, but can't get the Olympica's until Feb. My dealer has agreed to let me use his Amati Futura's while I wait to receive the Olympica 3's. I almost purchased the Amatis about a year ago but decided to wait. Really looking forward to getting the new room set up.

Glenn

[Sultankat]

Originally Posted by gaboudreaux

I'm in the process of building a new system in dedicated listening room and just ordered a pair of Olympica 3's. I heard them with both the Wadia and 601's and sounded really good with the 601's. Also ordered the new Ayre KX-5 and VX-5. Supposed to get the Ayre gear in next week, but can't get the Olympica's until Feb. My dealer has agreed to let me use his Amati Futura's while I wait to receive the Olympica 3's. I almost purchased the Amatis about a year ago but decided to wait. Really looking forward to getting the new room set up.

Glenn

Quite risky having the Amati Futura's at home while waiting for the Olympica's to come.

[bigblue]

Congrats on the Olympica III's. You'll love them. But having its bigger brother there for 2 months is risky .

[gaboudreaux]

Sultankat/bigblue,

Thanks for the warning and I totally agree! Definitely something I've thought about, but how can I resist having a pair of Amati's in my home for a couple of months. I've been lusting after these speakers for over a year now, and thought the Olympica's would be a fine alternative until I can get enough nerve to spring for the cost of the Amati's. However, I have two concerns with purchasing the Amati's. 1) I think they will be too big for my small listening room (12W X 15L X 9H) AND 2) I would be tempted to eventually upgrade my Ayre gear to the new upcoming KX-R and MX-R to ensure they have enough power to fully open up. At the end of the day, I just need to let my ears decide if the Amati's justify the extra expense and this will be a good chance to listen to both of these speakers side by side in my own room.

Sorry, I apologize if I'm getting off original topic of the Olympica I. I initially thought I was on the Olympica III thread.