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Wilson Sophia

I have been looking at stepping up from my B&W 704s and heard the 802Ds, the Naut 802s and the Wilson Sophias. I was all set to spend the 4500 on a pair of used 802s but then I heard the Wilsons. All I can say is that the Wilsons absolutely spoke to me. My problem is that this is a huge investment for me and I think that I must be crazy to even be thinking about this purchase. Even more so, because I live in an apartment building and cannot "crank up" my system to massive volume levels.

My question is-am I going to be able to truly appreciate these speakers with my McIntosh MA 6500 integrated and my Lector CD player? There is not going to be any money in my budget to even consider other changes for a long time. Wilson's were set up with mid level Naim gear.

Are there any risks with buying the units off the floor if I can get a deal?

As always thanks for your input.

John
jhorton19
jhorton19 OP
24 posts
 
Thanks for your input, Rcprince. The great thing about this process has been that my wife is totally on board with whatever I decide...She is an interior decorator with great taste and she initially thought the Wilsons looked like Trash Cans and that she would not be able to live with them...After our demo on Sat, now she is a big fan too!

Really appreciate your input on buying the demos too.

John
thorman
1,262 posts
 
One other thing you should consider is if you buy the Wilsons' now,you will have them and later may be able to afford better electronics to add .At least for now you'll be able to enjoy the speaker you really like.Maybe not at its full potential but at least you'll get a glimpse of it capablities...Bottom line go for it and have fun!!!!
bigkidz
1,784 posts
 
I have heard both speakers at different dealers and it is funny how you would probably buy the B&Ws at one dealer and the Wilsons at the other. When I heard the Wilsons the dealer was using a Meridian as a trnasport into the Accuphase class A 50 wpc stereo power amp that had a DAC in it. It sounded fantastic and the B&Ws with the same set-up sounded like garbage. The other dealer used the Plinius SA-102 amp with the B&Ws and it sounded fantastic but we all know how component matching is critical.

Have fun and Happy Listening.
sd2005gt
89 posts
 
I highly recommend the Sophia. If not, you will not be satified especially you have already heard them and like them. I have the Sophia and could not be happier.
jay_douglas_2879b79
239 posts
 
though i agree with your wife's impression of the wilson, the mac is well designed and sounds great on pretty much any conventional loudspeaker,even the wilson
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