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Wilson watt puppy 6 vs. Sophia?

I would appreciate any input on how the Wilson watt puppy 6's compare with the original sophia speakers. I am looking to upgrade from my very old KEF 105.4 speakers. Both of these would fall into the upper price range of speakers I'm considering.

FYI - I've only heard very early versions of the wilson speakers (perhaps the original watts/puppies and whamm's when I lived in columbus, OH), but I do recal being blown away. It's also clear from reading many of the discussions on this website that the Wilson speakers are considerably improved from the early versions that I listened to.

I sould mention I currently live in Alaska so that I'm somewhat limited in the equipment I can audition here.

Thanks
jensmunk
rlawry
479 posts
 
I have owned the original Sophias and now Watt/Puppy 7's and both are terrific speakers. That being said, the WP7 is a better speaker IMO. Better bass and dynamics for the WP7 was no surprise. I wasn't prepared for the improvement in detail and soundstaging. The reason I ended up with the WP7 is that I was investigating whether it was worth upgrading my Sophias to Sophia II's. Wilson quoted $4K for the upgrade, the new tweeter and crossover, but the I cannot be upgraded to the slightly larger II cabinets. The dealer recommended going to the WP7 instead and he was right. However, you cannot go wrong with either.
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menosh
5 posts
 
I have heard sophias & Wilson puppies 6 in the same room & same equipment..... Watts/Puppies 6 are better everyway from the word go....no comparison. I agree with Rlawry.
Currently own WP 6.
jensmunk OP
20 posts
 
Thanks for all of the input - I decided to go with the 6's. Can't wait.
mythree
1 posts
 
We heard the original sophias and did not like the lower end and felt that there was an emphasis in the upper mid range. The Wilson's six also had the same emphasis but had a better bottom end. I bought the 6's but spent a year finding what I felt was a good match with a Bat tube amp. The ss amps only magnified the upper range emphasis and contrary to the common wisdom the tubes made the speaker better balance and more musical imo.
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