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Well I just came back from my audio dealer and had a great time auditioning some of the speakers mentioned. I had a chance to listen to the Wilson Sophia 1 against the Verity Audio Fidelio....I brought my wife also to give a second opinion. Well all I have to say is the Wilson Sophia was fantastic! I auditioned with a full Linn system and the Sophia was just great. It was fuller bodied than the Fidelio, great tight bass, vocals were smoother and just overall soundstage was better. I am sure the Fidelio is a fine speaker but in this case it just was a matter of preference and the Sophia just suited me better.

I had the B&W 802D at my house on demo and the Sophia was better IMO. One thing that struck me is that at lower listening levels the Sophia retained so much detail where as the B&W's really wanted to be cranked up to get their full potential. I thought the bass was tighter and cleaner on the Sophia compared to the 802D's.

All the speakers I have listened to have been great but really a matter of taste as to which one would suit an individual. I am now considering purchasing a new pair of Sophia 2's.....I just have to get the courage to plunk down the cash as this is probably my biggest audio investment. I will be spending this week thinking about it.
Thanks for all the comments and advice!

Congratulations. Sounds like you are clear about what you liked and are on your way to making the choice that's right for you. Don't let any of these knuckleheads talk you out of something you genuinely like. :-)

"Sophia just suited me better"
Happy you found what you wanted and remember that what other people think is somehow irrelevant in audio, especially Audiogoners...!

Thanks Drubin and Beheme,

This forum has been great for getting fresh opinions and different perspectives on audio gear. It has been a fun experience for me as I consider myself more a music lover than an audiophile. In the last few months I have really been trying to find what I think is my sound or the sound I am after. My wife and I are amazed at how the sounds differ from component to component.

I think all the products I have auditioned from B&W,Verity,Linn,Wilson have been fantastic, but like I said it really comes down to what suits you the most and the music you listen to.

Anyhow I look forward to continued chats hear on Audiogon as I have just started rehauling my system. Up next probably a dedicated high end CD player. Once again thanks for comments and opinions.

Congratulations Redspectral, I owned a pair of Avalon Opus for 7 years then B&W 800 for 1 year and now have a pair of Watt Puppy 7s. There is no comparison. The Wilson's are in a different league. Every person who has heard them agrees.