Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?


I am thinking of getting into the WIlson line with the Watt Puppy's. I have heard a few before in showrooms and I enjoyed them. I can not afford a new one, so looking at the previous ones there were several versions produced over the years. Can anyone explain the differences and if there are any "sweet spots" in the line up. ie is every newer version better or was there a point of diminishing return with the introduction of newer versions? I am trying to stay under 10k for a used pair. Thank you
vdosc

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Buy the 7's in VA a great deal @$8500 and driving distance from you!!! Why do people that don't like WP's respond to questions about WP's!!!.
I recommended the 7's when I thought you were going to upgrade the whole system, but after reading your last post and your desire to keep it "manageable" I will recommend the Sophia 2 over the 7!!! You could just about plug in and play with the Sophia 2 and you would have a very good speaker/system. If you were to go to the 7's I think you'll be upgrading the amps then the cables then the source etc, etc, etc that is what the WP's can do, reveal everything, the good the bad and the just ok. I owned/enjoyed the Sophia 1 for three years.
I forgot. I think your amps will drive the Sophia 2 easier then the WP 7's!!! I wouldn't go by the db#'s in this case, the 2's aren't hard to drive.
Vdosc,

Your welcome. I know how crazy it can get trying to factor in everything!!!

Thanks for the kind comment!!!

The Sophia 2 is a very good speaker that should be enjoyable for years in your system!!! I listened at low levels at night with the 1's and enjoyed it, and the 2 has a "bigger" (tighter?) low end if I'm not mistaken. What db do you listen at? Sometimes I would turn on the SPL meter and be surprised how low I was listening at!!! Then I'd turn it up some, walk down the hall and check at the bedroom door, it still wasn't that loud!!! Was it as dynamic as higher db's, no. I think the Wilson's speed and clarity help create the perception of more dynamics at lower db's
First I had 3A Sigs, then added a pair of 2Wq's before the Sophia 1's!!! Funny!!
I was in the mid 65's, sometimes even in low 60's!!! Usually in the mid 70's during the day.
At the time I likened the change to putting on a pair of distance glasses and realizing what I hadn't been seeing!!! So yes!!!