First of all the way how they build a stage is very different. The Avalon's stage is wider and deeper. Within the stage you do a less intimate individual focus of instruments and voices.
The Wilson give a less wide and deep stage ( even with the same cables and electronis. Within the stage the individual focus is more intimate. There are still other brands who can give a much more palpable stage compared to the Wilsons.
The most crazy thing is the difference in the overwhole sound. The Wilson have more power in the low freq. Also classical music sounds a lot different played on the Wilson compared to the Avalon.
They are both not easy to drive. The also created both acoustic limitations. The Wilson even more cause of the bigger dynamics.
Speakers are Always a personal taste, so you are the only one who can make a decision about which speaker you prefer.
I know this question may not have an answer because each person’s choice of sound are difference, but I just want to get some reference, my question is:
Which speaker sounds better for Jazz music in your opinion? Avalon or WA?
They are both not my first choice. This has to do with the caracters of the two.
I think for jazz I would prefer the Wilson. But again it is still a personal matter.
WA uses big bass reflex ports, you Always hear it back in every room. You need to adapt the room to get it right.
Other speakers can be easier in set up.
I cannot listen to classical music on WA and also not on Avalon speakers. Because in my personal opinion the sound in real is a lot different. Even tubes used I still don't like the sound of them either.
Thiel& partner units have what I call a mjehhh in the mid freq. I call it colouration. When you hear a double bass it is more pronounced in the mid freq. than it is in real.
I delivered a set of speakers this weekend to a person who owns and plays a double bass.
I had the same feeling again when I heard him play.
The WA gives a lot of low freq in your room. With a double bass you hear and feel the energy. It can be a little too much.
* if I were you I would take a lot of time listening to more different loudspeakers. At the end you will find the one you prefer most.
Bo, what speaker would you recommend for Jazz? You mention Thiel. For most types of music, I don't like Thiel. For Jazz, however, I think they're pretty good.
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