Looking for a new speaker. Wilson Maxx II ??

Raul - that is the plan. I have one DD15 on its way as you're aware, one day in the coming years I will have the space and funds for another DD15 and the Sophias (or other next-level speaker I decide on. On my audition list are: Merlin VSM-MX, Audio note, Dyn C2, and Avantegarde duo) - current speakers are the Dynaudio S1.4s, no slouch either for a great monitor in the dynamic camp

Dear Goatwuss: Great!!!

regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

For what it is worth,Raul has a very good point,regarding the monitor/twin sub configuration.Now,the monitors can be set up indepently from the subs.A very good thing!

Unfortunately,the industry,in the quest to sell higher priced product,has opted for the "All in one box" syndrome,which,as Raul is aware of,is a detriment to correct sound,in a home environment.Unless you live in Madison Square Garden!!I've heard a ton of them!

In reality,the one box mega systems,are a disappointment,if we can break free of the "Hype" thrown at us ,and really listen to some alternative set-ups.

What Raul proposes is to free the monitor(midbass/lower midrange),and position it out into the room,with the ability to deliver proper imaging.The sub/subs(room dependent,whether one or two,though one is more "ideal")can then be deployed,taking full advantage of correct low freq weight,and integration.

Once a set-up like this is properly done,it is "More" than competitive with the "Usually overpriced" big-rigs!!

A thinking music lover can put together a superb set-up in todays market,of plentiful products.Best regards.

Are Wilson speakers in general only suited to near field listening or can they be successfullly used in a more farfield configuration?. I an talking about Sophia, WP7 or Maxx speakers.

What are Vr-8's ??? I looked at the VS web site and no such speaker exists. The series goes from the VR-7 to the VR-9 to VR-11??? What am I missing?