Thiel 7.2 vs Wilson Sophia

Anyone able to a/b these two? Curious to hear reactions. I have not been able to hear either (yet) in NYC.

hstokar09-01-2005 4:45pm

dweller Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,794 posts 09-02-2005 at 09:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Have heard both and the difference IMO a matter of scale. That is, the wonderful Wilson's will suffice in a smaller room whereas the mighty Thiels will thrive in Bill Gates's great room. Quality of sound won't be an issue with either (given proper care and feeding).
wc65mustang Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 524 posts 09-02-2005 at 12:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Both are great speakers but the Thiels need a lot of juice.
raquel Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 841 posts 09-02-2005 at 03:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Lyric at 83rd and Lexington had a pair of 7.2 demos for sale the last time I was in there. Innovative at 58th and Third currently has a pair of Sofias on the floor. The post about the Thiels requiring a lot of juice (A LOT) is correct. The Sofias are very easy to drive in comparison, but are not as full-range as the Thiels.
jay_douglas_2879b79 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 239 posts 09-02-2005 at 09:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete the thiels undoubtedly win this battle of the full range giants.
hstokar OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13 posts 09-02-2005 at 10:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Odd about Lyric. I do not believe they are a Thiel dealer...