Thiel CS3.7 vs WP8?

Elberoth2,

What area did your friend think the Sophia/Watt Puppy were better than the 3.7? Is there things the 3.7s did better?

For what it is worth the Stereophile review of the Thiel 3.7s compares the watt puppy 8 directly to the 3.7 (same room same system). They start comparing the two toward the end.

Thiel 3.7 review

That is what I was thinking. I have heard the Sophia and 3.7s in different systems and rooms... But I thought the 3.7 were much better. They had a lot more detail in the upper mids and highs. The bass was also more coherent.

Larry,

I agree, I did not think they were bright. I thought they were the most balanced speaker I have heard. I also do not think they need tubes to sound expectable (or their best). They seem to need power and tubes just seem like a waist when you get into high power. If someone has lots of money to through at high power (good) tube amps, they most likely would be looking at more expensive speakers. Just my opinion of corse, enjoy the music.

Yyz,

Good to hear you liked them. I was ready to buy a pair about 6 months ago but my wife got laid off... and is still out of work (CPA). But I still plan to buy a pair as soon as she is working (holding onto my cash rigtt now).

Be sure to let us know your what you think of them. I hear they take a good 200-500 hours to break in and sound balanced.