Sonus Faber Grand Piano Home

These were the speakers that introduced me to Sonus Faber: I was immediately involved in the music--not just listening but getting involved in it!  The bass is surprising given how small the drivers are, and midrange is a SF strength.  These are small for floorstanders, and since the port is in the front, they can be readily situated in even a smaller room.  Regardless of their reasonable price, this speaker swept me away, leading me to replace technically better but more hifi sounding speakers.  I have since moved up the SF line and must let these go to a good home.

Not important to all, but these speakers are lookers too: the leather covering the middle section of the speaker sets off the black lacquered wood sides secured by brass plugs--typical Sonus Faber attention to design and materials, but what appeals most is that natural sound!  (BTW, I do have the front covers which I can send pictures of to those interested--I've never used them.)  They sound terrific and exhibit no functional issues, but there are two cosmetic flaws in the leather which I have shown in photos.  I have the original boxes and the padding I brought them home in but it is not the original factory padding and would need supplementing for shipping.  Since they are not as large or heavy as most floorstanders, I don't think packing them safely will be difficult, especially if shipped on a pallet via freight (which also reduces shipping cost), but to reduce the risk of shipping damages, I must insist on shipping only to the western US or local pickup.  Available to Audiogon members with good recent feedback.  Price does not include shipping charges, but I pay Paypal.  Cash only--no trades please. 
Reviews: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1001/sonusfaber.htm

Specs: Grand Piano Home 2 & 1/2-way front L/R speaker
Drivers: 1&1/2" silk-dome tweeter, two 7" multi-coated glass-fiber-cone woofers
Frequency response: 35Hz-20kHz
Nominal impedance: 6W
Sensitivity: 90dB (2.83V @ 1m)
Recommended amplification: 30-250W
Dimensions: 42.5" x 9" x 11.5" (HxWxD)
Weight: 55 lbs
Price: $3250/pair
Note: These are not the older "Concerto Grand Piano Home" speakers.  Also, while an older review quoted the price at $7500, newer reviews quoted $3250 which I have listed here.  According to what I have read, these were designed and voiced by SF's founder, Franco Serblin.