Thanks for this amazing comparison. I prefer Diapason, my personal taste. Other 2 are different. Obviously this test shows the preference of each of us. They are all outstanding speakers.
both have sound signature... to my ear for long session listening, falcon is the one Smooth top end. Sonus weighter but bit fatique. Both great, up to our taste.
Diapason Karis for me. I had to wanted to prefer the LS3/5a but after about 20 listening I have to say Diapason for me. I here more of the wood with no resonance. I can ear the wood is rigid but not glassy and the chords are better too. Sonus Faber is second just because a little thick on the medium base, less naturally articulated in this region but very seducing. LS3/5a unfortunately last. Most manipulative sound and diffuse in a natural way but... and I have owned KEf, Rogers, Spendor and Harbeth LS3/5a. Time to buy the Diapason!
The BBC LS3/5a sounds best or the most natural amongst the 3 pairs. In my opinion, similiar size Harbeth BBC LS5/12a made during the early - mid 90s is the best small loudspeakers in the world but unfortunately discontinued. The reviews were not really good then and unfair too. Not only the LS5/12a power handling is 100watts but aslo revealed faults in the LS3/5a. If you are a LS3/5a fan, you must listen these (hard to come by) LS5/12a.
thanks for the interesting comparison. Personally I like the Sonus Faber the most, as they are the most open and full range among the 3 speakers. Falcon is too boomy at the bottom end, while Diapason is not as silky for violin as Sonus Faber.
I got a Signum pair and IDK if gonna love them. I agree w what yore saying about Falcon. Also the facts Signum lacks of midbass range, where vocals're thin in the body or "nasal". Falcon are warmer, where comparing to Signum sound boomy, but I think thats appreciable. Electa Amator II, that I compared against Signum, got a lil step more in warmness, also are more neutral in highs
I too found as some others did that I thought the overall winner was the Falcons. However it is probably the least attractive of the 3 though. The Diapason is a work of wood art, with the SF coming in next. The poor Falcons look very modest in comparison but did seem the best balanced and might handle different genres a wee bit better. Not sure from just listening here but when a speaker has a nice balance it handles different music a little easier in my experience. However if you are lucky enough to own all 3, wow you are living large my man.
Sonus faber signum all the way for me. LS3/5A has boomy bass. Karis were nice too though. I have a pair of signums and today auditioned against £11K Kudos Titan 606 and prefer Signums using Audio Research Ref 75 valve amp.
nie jestem pewien, co mówisz, ale wszystkie trzy głośniki są dobre. Facet, który zamieścił wideo, ma Diapasona, ale powiedział, że Sigma brzmiały najlepiej w teście.
Audion amp and preamp with all NOS tubes, 47 laboratory shigaraki usb dac, all NIMAK cables: X30 and X15 power chords, usb cable Black+, Coma speaker cable and Purple interconnect. Laptop as source.
Nimak Coma. Here is the link: www.ebay.com/itm/124584292489?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=nsHkd-LrT6u&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=__ZRrVQgRF-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Damm, that iodiotphile is able to listen to a " neutral cable" through youtube highly compressed audio signal recorded in someone's else room through an phone mic ... these audiophiles are wonderful people to read, made my day🙃
Diapason all the way. Falcon is very pleasant to the ear, as all BBC derived speakers, but is not focused. Sonus is rather bland, nothing special, Diapason has a big sound rather larger than life, and yet accurate and detailed. Not to mention its looks.
For Falcon Ls3 / 5A, you need to select more massive stands. Sonus Faber Signum gives a very lively and emotional, slightly dirty and inaccurate sound. Diapason Karis needs a different power amp.
Se riesci a trovarle (le vendono usate a 100 euro) comprati una coppia di AR M1. Se puoi, fai una comparazione con le casse che stai provando. Rimarrai a bocca aperta, come successe a Mark Levinson che le "rubò" dal centro studi di Acoustic Research, utilizzandole per provare le sue elettroniche. Quelle casse sono un miracolo dell'acustica. Se le trovi, fai un audio/video comparativo. Lo meritano. Ciao da Roma.
On this test and this gear Sonus sounded the best, but all speakers sounded great each having some things in which they shine. Personaly I'm owner of Diapason Karis 2 speakers.
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This was a almost dead run. They do things different, it boils at a degree down to what you are used to, and what work best of equipment around them. None of them are a clear looser. When the singer takes a breath it sound to sharp on the Sonus, softer and more credible on the other two.
the characters of Diapason and Harbeth were all present in SF Signum needless to say they were magnified in a higher level. Soundstage and openness are the main char of SF more present than the two but Harbeth can drown you when it comes to mids and soundstage almst as wide as the SF.
Thanks for this amazing comparison. I prefer Diapason, my personal taste. Other 2 are different. Obviously this test shows the preference of each of us. They are all outstanding speakers.
both have sound signature... to my ear for long session listening, falcon is the one Smooth top end. Sonus weighter but bit fatique. Both great, up to our taste.
Great video, all three speakers are amazing 👏, each one has it's own charm 😉
Diapason Karis for me.
I had to wanted to prefer the LS3/5a but after about 20 listening I have to say Diapason for me. I here more of the wood with no resonance. I can ear the wood is rigid but not glassy and the chords are better too. Sonus Faber is second just because a little thick on the medium base, less naturally articulated in this region but very seducing. LS3/5a unfortunately last. Most manipulative sound and diffuse in a natural way but... and I have owned KEf, Rogers, Spendor and Harbeth LS3/5a. Time to buy the Diapason!
The BBC LS3/5a sounds best or the most natural amongst the 3 pairs. In my opinion, similiar size
Harbeth BBC LS5/12a made during the early - mid 90s is the best small loudspeakers in the world but unfortunately discontinued. The reviews were not really good then and unfair too.
Not only the LS5/12a power handling is 100watts but aslo revealed faults in the LS3/5a.
If you are a LS3/5a fan, you must listen these (hard to come by) LS5/12a.
thanks for the interesting comparison. Personally I like the Sonus Faber the most, as they are the most open and full range among the 3 speakers. Falcon is too boomy at the bottom end, while Diapason is not as silky for violin as Sonus Faber.
I got a Signum pair and IDK if gonna love them. I agree w what yore saying about Falcon. Also the facts Signum lacks of midbass range, where vocals're thin in the body or "nasal". Falcon are warmer, where comparing to Signum sound boomy, but I think thats appreciable. Electa Amator II, that I compared against Signum, got a lil step more in warmness, also are more neutral in highs
Falcon’s for me, the Diapason seems to have an enclosed sound the Sonas are a very close second.
Congratulations for work!
Thank you very much, I find the Falcon to be the sweetest, Sonus Faber the more defined, the Diapasons the winnig compromise.
I too found as some others did that I thought the overall winner was the Falcons. However it is probably the least attractive of the 3 though. The Diapason is a work of wood art, with the SF coming in next. The poor Falcons look very modest in comparison but did seem the best balanced and might handle different genres a wee bit better. Not sure from just listening here but when a speaker has a nice balance it handles different music a little easier in my experience. However if you are lucky enough to own all 3, wow you are living large my man.
There is a minor hardening/edge of midrange on diapason and signum. Falcon remain smooth open and natural
Sonus Faber Signum for me.... very detailed
Going from the sound from my phone, I'd have to go with the Falcon Ls3. It seemed to make the best of compromises
Falcon Ls3/5A...the best
The Diapason for my ears they sound more natural and realistic to me. BUT they're ALL awesome!
Sonus faber sounds more like music than hi fi - through my headphones at least!
Falcon has a vintage sound. SF has a modern sound with much higher resolution and details. The violin sound is very beautiful.
Sonus Faber sounds beautiful. Karis in other way is a bit bloomy. Falcon sounds very accurate.
Agree with you, Grtz Phil
They are all superb!
The Sonus Faber beats the Falcon and Diapason. It's just more meaty and musical and emotional. It's an easy decision.
Sonus faber signum all the way for me. LS3/5A has boomy bass. Karis were nice too though. I have a pair of signums and today auditioned against £11K Kudos Titan 606 and prefer Signums using Audio Research Ref 75 valve amp.
The Les/5a bass only goes to 70Hz so in no way can be boomy.
nie jestem pewien, co mówisz, ale wszystkie trzy głośniki są dobre. Facet, który zamieścił wideo, ma Diapasona, ale powiedział, że Sigma brzmiały najlepiej w teście.
They are all good just different in good ways 👍
LS3/5a! LS3 - Gold
Diapason - Silver
SF - Bronze.
SF and Diapason grabbed me initially, but quickly became fatiguing.
the sonus is projective in the voices and anormol(stereo image)
and my new SCANSPEAK the same but LS3 not so crystal as sonus-karis
Sonus Faber hands down.
They all sound great. I prefer the last. What amplifier drive them? What’s the gears?
Audion amp and preamp with all NOS tubes, 47 laboratory shigaraki usb dac, all NIMAK cables: X30 and X15 power chords, usb cable Black+, Coma speaker cable and Purple interconnect. Laptop as source.
Malo je smiješno ocenjivati audiofilske zvučnike putem YouTuba, ali neka... Sonus Faber, najbolja violina in ženski glas.
Piano: Ls3/51. Violin: Karis
Good comparison. May I know the brand of the speaker cable which seems very neutral for all speakers? Thanks.
Nimak Coma.
Here is the link: www.ebay.com/itm/124584292489?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=nsHkd-LrT6u&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=__ZRrVQgRF-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Damm, that iodiotphile is able to listen to a " neutral cable" through youtube highly compressed audio signal recorded in someone's else room through an phone mic ... these audiophiles are wonderful people to read, made my day🙃
Wow! great video. What 5687 tube is used on the silver night amp?
5687 WA THOMSON CSF WITH OPEN PLATES NOS
@@SlugaBeskorisni the NOS OPEN PLATES are very rare!
all three sound amazing i prefer the karis they sound so full and smooth
Sonus Faber 9.5, Rogers 8, Diapason 7.5
Diapason all the way. Falcon is very pleasant to the ear, as all BBC derived speakers, but is not focused. Sonus is rather bland, nothing special, Diapason has a big sound rather larger than life, and yet accurate and detailed. Not to mention its looks.
Que difícil, para mi oído Sonus faber me emociona un poco más
Sound great on Falcon, especially vocal
What amplifier?
@@krzysztofkwasnicki3188 audion silver night preamp and amp with border patrol external power suply.
@@SlugaBeskorisni thank U! Very nice sounding stuff. IMO Sonus>Diapason>Falcon
I like the signum. Others were good too
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Diapason just sounds right for instruments and vocal, even not as silky as SF. Falcon is simply natural. Overall I like diapason.
Are these the Falcon GB or Silver Badge 5as - it doesn't seem to say.
For Falcon Ls3 / 5A, you need to select more massive stands.
Sonus Faber Signum gives a very lively and emotional, slightly dirty and inaccurate sound.
Diapason Karis needs a different power amp.
Se riesci a trovarle (le vendono usate a 100 euro) comprati una coppia di AR M1.
Se puoi, fai una comparazione con le casse che stai provando.
Rimarrai a bocca aperta, come successe a Mark Levinson che le "rubò" dal centro studi di Acoustic Research, utilizzandole per provare le sue elettroniche.
Quelle casse sono un miracolo dell'acustica.
Se le trovi, fai un audio/video comparativo. Lo meritano.
Ciao da Roma.
Name of artist?
Use shazam to.find out! 👌
@@SlugaBeskorisni Thanks for the app. Should you decide to sell your Sonus faber Signum please let me know. Thanks.
Sonus faber top
Karis III all the way. Doesn’t sound like there is a crossover at work. Much better flow
Falcon!
Mama Karis 💯
1 sonus faber made in Italy👍
how do yuoy prefer?
On this test and this gear Sonus sounded the best, but all speakers sounded great each having some things in which they shine. Personaly I'm owner of Diapason Karis 2 speakers.
Diapason 👌
Karis is the most musical sounding
Falcon Great
Bok Slugabeskorisni, vidim ad na audiomarkt i njuskala, ali zasto ih prodajes? Jesi nasao nesto bolje ili gibas na floorstandove?
Ima još bolje. GUARNERI.
@@SlugaBeskorisni Kaj se sjecas kad sam poslalti CD Mia Dimsica. Posto oba ste iz Slavonije, moguce da neki tvoj friend ga ima, pa pitaj ga ako moguce da mi ga posalje rippani FLAC s Exact Audio Copyom. Uzvratim mu ponudu poslajuci Hercenslus - Caj Sa Medom (FLAC 44.1/16) - nedostupan online
@@plata0190 nađi na internetu, nema nitko to od nas. Pozdrav i svako dobro+++
IF you are selling your Sonus Faber. Please let me know. Thanks.
@@pinkypoohable I do. You have it on audio markt
Karis absolutamente superior en el rango de voces
This was a almost dead run. They do things different, it boils at a degree down to what you are used to, and what work best of equipment around them. None of them are a clear looser. When the singer takes a breath it sound to sharp on the Sonus, softer and more credible on the other two.
Yes, that is all true! My impression too.
Ovo je Karis prve generacije ili Karis III ?
Mk1
Diapason!!!
the characters of Diapason and Harbeth were all present in SF Signum needless to say they were magnified in a higher level. Soundstage and openness are the main char of SF more present than the two but Harbeth can drown you when it comes to mids and soundstage almst as wide as the SF.
It is falcon ls3/5a, not harbeth.👌
Nino 56 1' Sonus Faber
LS 35A!
SF had lost in many way (Too Hi Fi)
Diapason!!! Play in another league