Sonus Faber Elipsa

[howiebrou]

Beautiful set up David. Many congratulations!

howie

[cmalak]

Congrats Dave. I am sure you will enjoy them to the fullest.

[jdandy]

David.......We feel your joy.

[f1 fan]

David...we must use the same decorater, my room is very similar to yours The speakers compliment your room to the highest degree. Congrats on your purchase!

Dave

[chessman]

Congrats, Dave. Looks great. Bet it sounds great.

[j3brow]

Originally Posted by 1KW

. This is by far the best upgrade I have made

[jdandy]

David.......For a person who just installed their dream speakers, you sure haven't had a whole lot to say about them. How's the set up going? Have you managed to find a location that gets the left channel speaker at a greater distance from the equipment, and casework corner? I was thinking maybe a little farther out into the room, and a little closer together. What volume levels are you enjoying. Have you peaked 500 watts into them yet? Are the Elipsa's more, or less efficient than the Cremona's? Any comments from the other family members on the Elipsa's sound compared to the Cremona's? Ho does you vinyl sound on the Elipsa speakers? Have any of your friend heard them yet?

I figure you are parked in that comfy chair in the sweet spot, and too busy enjoying those awesome speakers, but don't forget about your friends here. Inquiring minds need to know.

[jdandy]

David.......Thanks for the interview.

BTW.......Happy Passover. Your blessings are plentiful, but none as grand as your family. Enjoy the holiday.

[1KW]

Originally Posted by jdandy

David.......For a person who just installed their dream speakers, you sure haven't had a whole lot to say about them. How's the set up going? Have you managed to find a location that gets the left channel speaker at a greater distance from the equipment, and casework corner? I was thinking maybe a little farther out into the room, and a little closer together. What volume levels are you enjoying. Have you peaked 500 watts into them yet? Are the Elipsa's more, or less efficient than the Cremona's? Any comments from the other family members on the Elipsa's sound compared to the Cremona's? Ho does you vinyl sound on the Elipsa speakers? Have any of your friend heard them yet?

I figure you are parked in that comfy chair in the sweet spot, and too busy enjoying those awesome speakers, but don't forget about your friends here. Inquiring minds need to know.

I have had the SF Elipsa's in my home for about 5 days now. My initial impression is that the imaging is better than the SF Cremona's, the sound stage is wider and more 3D. The bass is better at lower volumes. When listening to Drums 1 and 2 from Sheffield labs the illusion of a drumer in the room with you feels so real . The midrange and treble is different, I am not sure I like it more since I am used to the warmth of my Cremona's which I had for 1 1/2 years. Certain vocals such as Joni Mitchel with her alto voice can sound a little bit piercing to the ear however this may just be that she sounds that way in real life as well. From the album Clouds, track- Both sides now you would swear she is in the room with you. Other vocals come across very pleasing. On the other hand these speakers seem to pull more detail out of a recording and have a brighter flavor. The Elipsa's love to play string instruments as the Cremona's did such as guitar, violin and string bass. I find that when listening to jazz I become immersed in what I am hearing. I think for the first time I could see myself buying more classical music as well. These speakers fill the room with symphonic music and really let you feel and appreciate the strong dynamics; in the past I thought of classical music as something to fall asleep to, not anymore. Rock music, my favorite genre is fantastic. From Led Zepplin to the Beatles I am enjoying what I hear. I highly recommend the Beatles remastered music stereo version, it is fun to listen to; on the Elipsa for example the track Michelle sounds fantastic; I never appreciated the bass in this song before. I could go on with other examples of tracks which have impressed me, suffice it to say that I made a good decision.

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by 1KW

I have had the SF Elipsa's in my home for about 5 days now. My initial impression is that the imaging is better than the SF Cremona's, the sound stage is wider and more 3D. The bass is better at lower volumes.......... I could go on with other examples of tracks which have impressed me, suffice it to say that I made a good decision.

David.......This is good to hear. I think everyone reading this thread knew you would find happiness with the SF Elipsa's. Besides the wonderful sound, you have the incredible beauty of the speakers to enjoy even when they are silent. You made a wise, and well thought out decision.