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Wilson Sophia 2

Hi all,

Has anyone purchased the new Sophia 2? If so what are your thoughts about the speaker? Have the changes made produced a nicer speaker than the original Sophia.

I am in the market to purchase a new set of speakers and have always been interested in Wilson. I hope to potentially build a Wilson/Spectral combination or Verity Audio/Spectral combo. I listened to the original Sophia's a long time ago as well as the Verity's but cannot remember the differeneces. Before I go audition I was curious what people on the forum felt regarding the new Sophia 2.

I listen to experimental electronic, world, rock/alternative and my wife listens to mainly female vocal orientated music. Our room is large 17x32' so I think the Wilson would be great...not sure about the Verity Audio Fidelio though.

Anyhow please let me know if anyone has any experience with the new Sophia 2's. Thanks!
redspectral
krell_man
827 posts
 
I listened to the Sophia 2 and the new Duette twice in the last two weeks. They both sound really good. It'd be worth your time to audition both of them.

Chuck
redspectral OP
26 posts
 
Chuck,

I had no idea the duette was out....was there a big difference in sound between the Sophia and Duette? Did you happen to get a price for the two?

I think I may have to go to my dealer soon. They carry both the Verity Line and Wilson.
krell_man
827 posts
 
The Duette is $11,000.00 and they told me that the Sophia has gone or is going up to $14,000.00 or $14,500.00.

A friend who was actually doing the auditioning was sitting in the sweet spot seat for the Duette demo, but it sounded FANTASTIC where I was standing. One of the songs that they were playing was a piece with Japanese drums that sounded like you were right there. Clear and true as a bell and loud enough to knock you back with each hit. Unbelievable!!!

I was auditioning power chords the two times I was actually sitting in the good seat, and it was in anothere system Rowland or BAT with the Sophia's. They sounded really good too, but I had brought my own material.

Your best bet is to give both of them a long, hard listen, I don't think that you'll be disappointed IN THE LEAST with either one.

Chuck
redspectral OP
26 posts
 
Chuck,

Amazing, 11k for the Duette's.....I wonder how many Wilson will sell? It sounds a little steep for a speaker of its size but I heard it's a pretty phenomenal little speaker. Obviously you liked it quite a bit. I wish it was in the 8k range though. I thought the Sophia's were around 13k. Oh well I will have plenty to listen to on my next trip to the audio dealer.
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
Hi__ I just got my series 2's last week.Actually they arrived mid Dec. and had damage to one, so it took this long to have a new one made;to replace the damaged one.Wood crates are no match for a forklift,tip.I had Sophia originals but 2 months between, makes my comparison kinda shaky.Not to mention broke-in vs. new is also a problem. BUT__ What I can hear, 4 day's new, is pretty hot.Just seems to be better treble/ more detail in the mid/ upper region;along with the same great bass as the original. These speakers just seem to be made for me and my equipment. I live in an apt. so they never get pushed hard. I'm using a kinda cheap amp-- A single stereo Belles 150,ref. They wow me! Tone of instrument being one of their strong suits. Having owned a few great speakers in the past(Montana- Merlin mm's) is what I base my opinion on. Too bad the first speaker got crunched and my comparison to what I had 2 months ago is twisted and a bit disjointed by time.
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