Just before I purchased my speakers I went to Sound by Singer to reference the JmlabMicro BEs. Before I left I gave the Altos a pretty good listen. Wasn't that impressed with the bottom end. Great speakers,, but very costly. I thought they were over priced, and looking back, my speakers, though just tiny little monitors, (Harmonic Precision, Caravelles) gave those big Altos a run for their money. Sure made me feel good about my eventual purchase. For what the Altos cost, I want to be blown out of my chair. It was a short listening experience, though. go figure. peace, warren
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
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