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Wilson Sophia 2 vs B&W 802d

I am close to purchasing a set of Wilson Sophia 2's. I have embraced Home Theater on a limited basis using B&W 804s,B&W HTM3s, and Quad ESL-63's on the front. I enjoyed the set-up but, since music is 80%vs HT 20% I have elected to upgrade the front two channels and just go with a 2 channel HT for the moment. Since my processor allows phantom center with shifting to L/R of center channel, 2 channel is very appealing.

I believe the Wilson's are very musical and very detailed at lower volume levels.

Do you think the Wilson's will retain as much value as the 802d's on the used market?

Does anyone have any differing opinions on the selection of the Sophia 2's over the B&W 802d's? Thanks in advance
jetusmc
jb8312
247 posts
 
"Wilsons are about twict (sic)the price of the B&W 802"

I think:

B&W 802D = $12,000
Wilson Sohia's = $9,500

I am correct on this?
jppenn
130 posts
 
Wilson Sophia 2's are 13,400. B&W 802D's are 12,000
jetusmc OP
7 posts
 
I have the opportunity to purchase either speaker at the same price. Thank You for your feedback.
fjblair
59 posts
 
I am also considering the Sophia's, and B&W's. I have the green light but on the Wilson's but am considering the 803D's and some $ left to play around with. The Sophia's are incredible but at $14k they are pricey(for me). If I were choosing between the 802's and Sophia's I would go for the Sophia's. The 803 is a compromise I realize, but it is a great speaker to me.

Wish I could just make a decision.
jetusmc OP
7 posts
 
I know what you mean about the decision. The more you solicit advice, the more advice you receive and have to process. On the B&W forum on another website a fellow has a great thread going on the 803d's. You may want to check it out.

I am leaning heavily towards the Sophia II's but the 803d is a great speaker
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