Wilson Benesch A,C.T. & Wilson Audio Watt Puppy8


Have premiered the WPs but may not be able to audition the ACT; however, before I invest in the WPs I'd like feedback on the ACT. I have read great things about these speakers. Musicality and dynamics are important to me. I have a lot of acoustic jazz, jazz fusion, male and female vocalists, blues and house music on vinyl and cds that I will be playing. Amplification will be Spectron amps in monobloc configuration and Joules preamp. Really would like to hear from individuals who have actually heard, or own these speakers and can make comments and comparisons based upon actual experience. Thanks.
winston50

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I owned the latest version WB ACT with a WB Torus for over a year. The ACT has a somewhat relaxed, lyric sound quality. It is very smooth tonally with a nice, golden top end. I used the ACTs with both Lamm ML1.1s and M1.2Rs as well as Audia, Brinkmann and Nagra solid state amps. The ACTs were transparent enough to cleary reveal the different sonic attributes of the amps mentioned. I would not say the ACTs are up front and fantastically dynamic as WP8s are reputed to be.

I would say ACTs are faster, clearer and more dynamic than Ebens or Veritys at the same price point but I am skeptical that WP8s and ACTs offer the same sonic characteristics and would advise hearing any WB speaker if possible.

ACTs are great for classical and acoustic jazz but they will not offer slam or sharp attack.