Thiel CS3.7 vs WP8?

Some folks simply don't care about accuracy of timbral reproduction. That's OK, let Wilson enjoy your money.

That is what I was thinking. I have heard the Sophia and 3.7s in different systems and rooms... But I thought the 3.7 were much better. They had a lot more detail in the upper mids and highs. The bass was also more coherent.

I think WP8 has a better WAF than CS3.7 in terms of the look.

if it matters to you.

Not my wife she dislikes any floorstander............ She likes the Focals on stands ........... Go figure ........ I don't see much difference ....A monitor on a stand looks like a floorstander to me ...... But the Focals sound great and she is happy so in the end thats all that matters ...

Sorry to side track a bit, but if Magico V2 is still within budget, this number certainly deserves attention along with your other two. Provided that room is not too large (of moderate size), they are amongst the best in my experience.

Wonderful and neutrally balanced tonality (yet with musicality intact), very coherent from top to bottom. With excellent transparency, resolution, composure and good controlled dynamic lows (grip, impact and punch). Last but not least, given all things right, they can truly disappear as sound source.