I purchased a pair of the Watkins Gen 4’s on 10/10/19, and have been listening to them almost daily since. They replaced the highly regarded Watkins WE-1’s I bought new back in 1983. While I have upgraded the analog front end and other components over the past 36 years, never considered, nor felt a need to upgrade my speakers. I periodically would check out systems in high-end shops, and left seeing no need in making a change.
I was intrigued by all the positive reviews and attention the Gen Fours were getting, so After listening to them and talking with Bill Watkins Jr., made the switch. I have been blown away by these “book shelves”. They are continuing to grow on me. Was worried about the low end, but the deep.bass is tighter and more accurate, the I suspected. No need to a sub in my system. The sound stage, imaging, depth, etc., is spot on. This is all true, but are claims speaker manufacturers and reviewers have used for years. My bottom line is the “goosebump” test and these exceeded my expectations.
Am I biased on Watkins? Yes! I worked for Bill Sr for a very short period of time in 1979 and saw how committed he was to accuracy in stereo sound reproduction. His son also has this commitment. They have been in business since 1954, the year I was born.
I have rambled on too long, sorry.
I was intrigued by all the positive reviews and attention the Gen Fours were getting, so After listening to them and talking with Bill Watkins Jr., made the switch. I have been blown away by these “book shelves”. They are continuing to grow on me. Was worried about the low end, but the deep.bass is tighter and more accurate, the I suspected. No need to a sub in my system. The sound stage, imaging, depth, etc., is spot on. This is all true, but are claims speaker manufacturers and reviewers have used for years. My bottom line is the “goosebump” test and these exceeded my expectations.
Am I biased on Watkins? Yes! I worked for Bill Sr for a very short period of time in 1979 and saw how committed he was to accuracy in stereo sound reproduction. His son also has this commitment. They have been in business since 1954, the year I was born.
I have rambled on too long, sorry.