Beolab 18 vs Sonus Faber Olympica I

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SharpPencil (archived2)
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Posted June 22, 2021 at 20:51 GMT
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Hi guys

Im currently running a 5.1.2 Atmos setup using the Olympica I as FR/FL/C channel and definitive technology rear and ceiling speakers. I’ll be moving to my new place in 3 months and the place will be much smaller. 3m x 4m (10ft x 13ft) Hence I was considering on selling the whole setup for just a Beolab 18 + Sub. 

My background is 70% movies 30% music.

1. How would you compare the Beolab 18 with a pair of bookshelf speakers ?  Just purely 2 channel setup ? 

2. Do you think I would regret giving up a full Atmos setup for just a 2.1 setup ? Will I feel much difference in a small space ?

thank you all for your replies !  

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Millemis
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Posted June 22, 2021 at 21:02 GMT
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In your other thread the BS Stage was concidered…..did you ditch that idea?

IMO the BS Stage would be a better solution for you/your relatively small room…..for reasons already mentioned there.

MM

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SharpPencil (archived2)
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Posted June 23, 2021 at 00:42 GMT
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Yeah I decided to drop the beostage idea as I still prefer proper left right speakers for aesthetic purposes and future upgradability. 

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koning (archived2)
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Posted June 25, 2021 at 12:41 GMT
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I would keep the sonus fabers, its a fabulous sounding monitor loudspeaker.

The beolab 18 need space too.

Maybe some room threadments

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