Upgrading from Wilson Sophia 2's?

dave- i think you have room issues. if your couch is against the rear wall, that is a telling sign.

the trees, canvas art, and drapes aren't really treatment. i am going through the same process myself, and i've given up on better components until the room is solved. i ended up hiring Rives...

cheers,

KeithR

btw dave- with that low ceiling, that may create problems as well.

to the OP- i'm not sure i agree that treating the front wall is the right thing to do. from all i've read, unless you have dipoles---it really isn't that necessary.

i've owned the Sophia 1s btw, and never have found them fatiguing in th eleast---unlike the WP 6s.

Dave- i agree that diffusion is necessary for a good room, but what you list won't do the trick.

i would also agree that dead rooms are too be avoided, and have commented on "absorption"-based rooms in the past. i think a good mix is in order (and what my room is doing)

but a lot of stuff you list is reflective by nature...not diffusive. i was also looking into the drapes route, but the thick "stage" type drapes aren't very aesthetically pleasing that are used to absorp sound. i am going to use fabric blinds backed in vinyl groovers for a more diffuse style (i have a wall of windows to contend with on the left side)

a lot of the room is its size/proportions---i'm unlucky and have a more squarish room which requires more work. if your room is more the "golden ratio"---then more power to you! i am jealous....and if 10 years down the road have a large house, will search for one with dedicated listening room in almost perfect ratio.