Avalon Opus Ceramique vs Wilson Audio Sophia II

both are 'midrange' focused/forward and have lots of detail. the ascendent may have the more traditional avalon balance. in any case, the avalon.

Thanks Jaybo.

What do you think about Avalon's abilities to play rock/metal music?

the two things that most high end speakers tend to struggle with...even the ones with the biggest price tags....are big rock and big orchestra. especially those recordings that are less than optimum. avalons do this as well as any, or better than most 'big boxes'. i mean this as a compliment....they are a more refined, more balanced 'hales' style loudspeaker.....an evergreen, and a keeper.....they also match well with a very wide variety of good components...another trait of a well thought out product.

Prefer sonic character of Avalon's with great tube amp(s). Love the midrange and the way it presents cymbals and percussion as live like and real.

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