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Finally, I'm a Wilson owner...
Back in the mid-90s, I auditioned some Watt/Puppys at Soundex...a long gone warehouse type showroom outside of Philadelphia. I recall listening to Celine Dion (that CD got dusted off & is playing in the background as I type) and simply being stunned at the purity, dynamics, and bass extension. Well, about fifteen years later, I lust no more as I'm a Wilson owner.
Yesterday, my new pair of Wilson Sophia 3 speakers came to life in my living room...replacing my B&W Nautilus 802. Here are a few pictures of the journey: http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...3/b334ca5a.jpg http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...3/715f6c3c.jpg http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...3/ae69e2bf.jpg http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...3/10835fe7.jpg |
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Looking good. Nice purchase.
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Continuing to reveal...the Sebring Blue:
http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...3/cd921d16.jpg http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...3/ab0f6644.jpg This is the right channel reflected in the left... http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...3/cd071a75.jpg Mozart (on wall) approves... http://i1127.photobucket.com/albums/...3/09d6ea5c.jpg |
In place...room is quite lively, but we'll deal with that in due time...
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I like it a lot, the color really sets it off. Nicely done :thumbsup:
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The inaugural music I ran through my new Sophia 3 was Orpheus Chamber Orchestra's Haydn Symphonies No. 22, No. 63, & No. 80. It's not something that I listen too all that frequently, but it's simply a beautiful CD. Within seconds, I was struck by the sheer presence of the strings...the detail and realism over and above the N802s was simply breathtaking. I sat on the step into my living room and felt as if the concert were taking place right in front of me. :yes: Being a guy who enjoys high frequencies more than low frequencies, I was thrilled...amazed, actually. :drool:
As the night went on, I was fortunate to enjoy the visit of JohnK, and we made our way through a variety of recordings. Allow me to put a plug in for the Honey Drippers Volume 1 on vinyl...I don't know if there is a better recording in my collection. It's a great selection to drop on unsuspecting listeners, and I think John may soon be seeking out a copy. :D Anyhow, I'm sure there are more thoughts and experiences to come, but that's a brief intro to my first impressions of my wonderful Wilsons. Robert |
I have to say I was treated to a quick listen to these last night, even though I wasn't there to help schlepp them around. I hope the 802s weren't too upset about being "replaced.":scratch2:
Even though the Sophias are far from broken in, and placement was still being tweaked, this was one of the most musical experiences I've had - especially with the SME spinning. A system like this - well, listening to well recorded classic rock, you can see how much the engineer and producer were using the kit at hand to help create the sound - the placement of the vocal and each instrument in space (let's be realistic - it was multitracked with no illusion of a "real" space)... Phil Collins was simply 2 feet behind and slightly above - as if he was standing - the Sophias. The speakers Were Not There. :no: (is that shaking head sebring blue?). On another album I did double takes to make certain the piano 1) wasn't real, and 2) wasn't outside the wall. Bravo and well done!:thumbsup: |
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