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Wilson Audio Sophia 2 or Goldenear Triton 1

Hello,
I can get a used pair of Sophia 2's for a litle more than the price of new Triton 1's.
Room is 20'X13', Rogue 90 and Odyssey Stratos amps( will eventually upgrade amps if needed).
I listen primarily to classical music and presently have Odyssey Lorelei speakers, which are terrific, but lack the detain and dynamic range for symphonic music.
Thanks for your insights.
Joe
jferro
jferro OP
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All helpful comments. I am auditioning the Wilson's tomorrow and expect to purchase then. Will post my comments after I have them home a few days.

Curious to what amps you like with them. I will try my Rogue90  tubes and Odyssey Stratos but am thinking a Pass xx.5 is in the future.

May also try the Benchmark AHB2 as you can purchase a Amazon with liberal return policy.

Thanks,

Joe


marktomaras
535 posts
 
I'm using an Audio Research VT100mkII & LS25mkI for the Sophia 2's.  They drive them well, with plenty of great definition bass, but I think a bit more power would not be a bad thing.  I do need to turn the volume up quite a bit (3 o'clock on the dial) to get to the rock out levels.

I could see myself upgrading to a ARC ref 150 or a pair of ARC 200 watt tube monos, though that will be years away.  I am quite happy.
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onhwy61
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I'm not familiar with either loudspeaker, but if I were going to audition them I would want to do so without any predispositions.  With all the variables involved with doing a demo, system synergy, listener preferences, room issues, etc., it's not out of the realm of possibility to prefer what others consider the lesser choice.
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gdnrbob
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Good point onhwy61.
When I heard the Wilsons and GoldenEar, the set up was not the best, but I have to say the Wilson's were in a class above the GoldenEar, so much so, that I wondered why they are so highly esteemed. The dealer kept saying how the reviewers said they were so good, but my ears kept telling me- no way.
So, jferro, do go in with an open mind and try to think about the associated equipment when you demo them.
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rcprince
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The Sophias are one of the few Wilson speakers that are not particularly fussy about amplification, as I recall.  You should note what you audition them with (maybe take your Rogue or Stratos with you?).
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