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Thiel CS3.7 vs WP8?

The 2nd hand price of Wilson WP8 is dropping down fast! I am thinking of buying a pair of 3.7 but as the WP8's price is almost within reach, I wonder which is the better choice? I have CJ premier 350 and Herron Pre. Now using Thiel 3.6 with very good results. Wanting the next step up!!
luna
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elberoth2
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I have a friend who have had 3.7s ... been driving them with ARC Ref 210. He heard the Wilson Sophia II at my place, liked them a lot, so borrowed a pair from a dealer and eventually, ended up getting W/P 8s. To his ears, even the cheaper Sophia II speakers were superior to Thiels 3.7.
dgarretson
2,594 posts
 
Thiel 3.7s powered by large McIntosh tube monoblocks were among the highlights of RMAF this year. Full of embodiment, authoritative, neutral top-to-bottom, transparent. None of the Sashas I heard at the show sounded as well balanced, and I've owned WPs.
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mds
119 posts
 
If you like out of phase speakers then the Wilsons are great.
james63
534 posts
 
Elberoth2,

What area did your friend think the Sophia/Watt Puppy were better than the 3.7? Is there things the 3.7s did better?
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
Some folks simply don't care about accuracy of timbral reproduction. That's OK, let Wilson enjoy your money.
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