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Just bought used Wilson audio Sophia 1 and Wilson audio center channel comments

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I just bought a used pair of Wilson audio Sophias and a Wilson center speaker (They have not arrived yet).  Can anyone comment on these speakers. They are an upgrade for me replacing Focal 918 profile black diamonds and a focal older model Electra 900 center have focal surrounds and (2)  JL Audio 10  subs  Marantz 7100 pre amp processor and Parasound  5 channel power amp

Anyway would love to hear comments good or bad about these speakers or for that matter about my home theater.  Don't have deep pockets and this is a big jump for me,  Can't wait till they arrive.  The center looks like WALL E from Disney

Thanks for any reponse or comments


Norm L

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rcprince
3,070 posts
 
One of the better things about the original Sophias is that they sound good even with fairly inexpensive electronics (note tooblue's comment about that old B&K), the first Wilson speaker to really be able to make that claim.  I think your electronics should work fine with them.
tooblue
1,927 posts
 
Thank you rcprince for reiterating that point, I think it is very valid and that I did want that point to be perceived but didn't t quite get it to where I meant to, thank you, and I do believe if he liked his amp before, he will love it now. Tooblue

askmjo
4 posts
 
I think Sophia is Wilson's best deal all around, and they sound very special.
Wattage should not be a big issue, and I have run low and high power solid state and also OTL's with fine results. 
And hey TooBlue, I have both 1's and 2's.  And the 1's are in daily use but the 2's are for sale, although I do not have an ad up currently.
I am not sure why, but the 1's are my clear preference over the 2's also.
Enjoy!
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wspohn
603 posts
 
Are you sure you even need a centre channel?

I also run Wilsons (Maxx2) and the main speakers sound better using a phantom centre - pin point imaging etc. that I elected not to use the centre channel that I have.
autospec
474 posts
 
I have two pairs of Sophia's and a pair of Cubs and a pair of Watt-Puppy 7 's and I love them all .....Sophia's are very special speakers in a lot of ways......You will need a minimum of 100 watts of tube power to drive them, a little more power wouldn't hurt.....You will enjoy them.....Autospec
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