Upgrading from Wilson Sophia 2's?


Currently using these in a 14x25 room. Enjoying them for the most part, but they can sound aggressive and make mediocre recordings sound like crap and be somewhat fatiguing. I’m interested in trying something that is slightly more forgiving without sacrificing a lot of detail, air, dynamics, etc.

Any suggestions?

Associated equipment (preamps still in flux):

Amps
Pass XA 100.5 monoblocks

Preamps – Tube
Audio Valve Eclipse
Cary SLP-05

Preamps – SS
Fire H20
Wyred 4 Sound STP SE
Pass XP-20

Sources:
ModWright Transporter
Raven One TT / Triplanar / Dynavector XV-1s

Thanks.
madfloyd

Showing 1 response by audioconnection

A used pair of Vandersteen 5s would be a fine choice
Perhaps later upgrade them to a pair of 5As
which offer a deep natural sound stage,seamless coherence & frequency balance of course at a higher price.
Both speakers feature self contained bass amp and a neat in room bass tuning that delivers a far smoother in room bass response this allows your music to sound more natural
in your room.
Cheers Johnnyr