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Wilson WP7 vs JM Lab Alto BE vs Avalon Eidolon

I currently own a pair of Vienna mahlers. system is VPI HRX, Dynavector XV 1, pass Xono, VTL 7.5, cj prem 8a monoblocks with transparent ref XL speaker cable.

I am looking for a speaker that will have a tighter bass but maintain extension (Vienna's bass is quite fat and they probably don't have great synergy with my tubes), not as laid back as the Mahlers ( whether that means forward or neutral I am not sure)more transparency and more extenstion in the treble. The mahlers also need a bit of volume to sound exciting.
basically my system sounds warm and laid back. I listen to a lot of pop rock, alternative as well as most other genre's.

looking at my spec's Wilson would probably fit the bill best and I know Wilson's like transparent cables, however I keep hearing that the JM BE tweeter is SOTA.

If anyone has heard all three of both, you thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

I am going to try and listen to the speakers within the next couple of weeks, but big question is what speaker do i take home to listen to.

cheers SR
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The ports in the WP's mid tweeter (the WATT part) section are removable aluminum collars. One is tuned for a high power ss amp, the other is for tube amps with a lower damping factor. The result is, you can tailor the sound somewhat to the type of amp you use.

The whole process takes about 1 minute for each speaker. Just several hex screws to remove. Wilson supplies all the tools and ports when you aquire the speakers. Nothing to buy.
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