For the music you prefer, i'd definitely go with Revel. Tighter bass than in Sophia (somewhat bloated mid/bass adds to the warm character). However i wouldn't be sure that Revel/Moon would be a perfect match. Your first impression with JmLab is for the reason: Great integration between two differently voiced components.
JMlab Utopia Alto vs Wilson Sophia vs Revel Studio
I am considering pairing the JMLab Utopia Alto Be's with SImaudio Moon P-5/W-5/NOVA preamp, amp, and CDP. I have listened repeatedly and love the system. I just wonder whether it is a bit too refined for rock.
However, before I commit to that kind of cash for the speakers, I want to some other well reviewed speakers. However, locally I don't have a Wilson Audio or Revel dealer. In fact, there probably isn't one less than 800 air miles. But, I travel a lot.
How would anyone compare the Alto to the Wilson Sophia or the Revel Ultima Studio. What are the pluses and minuses of these various speakers. Does anyone have any experience with direct comparisons. WHat about synergies with the Simaudio equipment ? I wll probably get a chance to listen to the WIlson and Revel next month on the road.
As a reference I listen primarily to rock: lately a lot of British rock: Radiohead, Coldplay, Travis, Muse, Starsailor, along with U2, R.E.M., Beck, Ryan Adams, Strokes, White Stripes plus a lot of female artists: Natalie Merchant, PJ Harvey, Aimee Mann, Norah Jones, Sarah MacLauglhin
However, before I commit to that kind of cash for the speakers, I want to some other well reviewed speakers. However, locally I don't have a Wilson Audio or Revel dealer. In fact, there probably isn't one less than 800 air miles. But, I travel a lot.
How would anyone compare the Alto to the Wilson Sophia or the Revel Ultima Studio. What are the pluses and minuses of these various speakers. Does anyone have any experience with direct comparisons. WHat about synergies with the Simaudio equipment ? I wll probably get a chance to listen to the WIlson and Revel next month on the road.
As a reference I listen primarily to rock: lately a lot of British rock: Radiohead, Coldplay, Travis, Muse, Starsailor, along with U2, R.E.M., Beck, Ryan Adams, Strokes, White Stripes plus a lot of female artists: Natalie Merchant, PJ Harvey, Aimee Mann, Norah Jones, Sarah MacLauglhin