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Wilson Audio, Talon, Rockport and B&W

It's been fun after trying out some gears and cables in my system and see how each differ from one another.
Now come to the point that I might need to do my final upgrade... the big showcase of all... the mouth as some will say...
I have all those speakers on my next upgrade list.

Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy 7
Talon Firebird
Rockport Merak II/ Sheritan II
B&W Signature 800

I have heard great things about those speakers and wondering if anybody have any real life experience with above speakers?
Which of the speaker provide better bottom end, detail bass, big sound stage and still very balance in all area without colored? ( I mean, at their price, they shouldn't have any weak points in any area...right?...)

any thoguhts/experiences on the speakers will be greatly appreciated.

mbadscl
jfz
570 posts
 
FWIW: I was trying to let the original poster know of my own personal experience. In doing so, I was trying (maybe ineptly) to suggest that he take what (all) other people say with a grain of salt ("the moral being to listen for yourself"). In doing so maybe I made a mistake in trying to clarify for "Washline" what I thought was a misunderstanding on his part, with regard to the post he responded to. I referenced "Beeper99's" post, in an effort to minimize my words as well. In any case, my concern about manufacturers and dealers (as well as designers, etc) posting in response to a question such as the original poster's continues. I'm sorry you felt I was attacking you personally.
judy426
228 posts
 
>>There is nothing for me to gain in this post. None of the speakers mentioned are lines I carry.<<

Not true. By the simple dismissals of Rockport speakers (prior Rockport owners, more lifelike, overall more enjoyable, sound rubbery) you have offered a "professional" opinion that will benefit some other retailer/maufacturer and is out of place here. I agree with JFZ, "I think the line between honest, impartial contribution and self-serving behavior is very thin indeed". You either intentionally or unknowingly (call me a skeptic based on your posting history) have crossed that line.
Judy
jtinn
1,123 posts
 
Jfz: I understand and I expressed truly how I feel for no reason other than that is what I hear. We all have our listening biases. I also acknowledge that synergy plays a role in all of this.

My suggestion to all would be to listen and come to your own conclusions. Mine are posted above.

John, thank you for the explaination.
essentialaudio
1,147 posts
 
Jtinn wrote:
The drivers used are rubber and sound that way.

A speaker I do sell which you might want to add to your list is the Von Schweikert VR7SE.
rockporttech@juno.com wrote:
Actually the Mira, Merak, Antares, and Hyperion all use custom Audiotechnology drivers with polypropylene cones, and the Sheritan woofer modules use a 12" Eton driver with a kevlar/nomex composite cone.
Jtinn wrote:
Andy: Yes, I know they are polypropylene, but they do sound rubbery.

Zellers: The truth is the truth. If you want to make this about me being a dealer and less believable, go ahead. There is nothing for me to gain in this post. None of the speakers mentioned are lines I carry.
Perhaps the truth is easily discernable by rereading the above.

I don't think Jfz singled out anyone in particular, as witness his comment about people crossing the line. In any event no apology was necessary - he merely expressed an opinion as an audiophile and consumer. Just my opinion :)

Brian Walsh
jtinn
1,123 posts
 
Brian: Who cares about your opinion.
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