OK, I bought the Sophia Series II used from a dealer in So CAL about 4 years ago. Paid $4000 plus my 24 year old B&M 804 Matrix speakers.
I had that system in my office which is a size of a 2 car garage, 8 ft ceilings. I decided I would like to move the system to my big living room, 18 x 40 high ceilings. The Wilsons were great running off of 75WPC tube power.
Over time I found myself not turning on my HiFi. I felt the Wilsons were not musical and too accurate. If that is a real thing.
In the meantime I bought a second home and I needed a stereo up there. I bought Tekton Lore Reference for $800 (in stock) and a PrimaLuna integrated. I have that system on all day every day when I am there. I find that system way more engaging and musical, especially at low listening levels.
In order for me to get some bass out of my Sophias I had to crank it up. It was in a large room and that is OK most of the time. I found I had better bass response when I was in the NEXT room, crazy huh?
SO I decided I am not married to the Sophias and if I could make a buck or two and get some money OUT of my system why not. I have the Moabs on a FedEx truck now and they will be here Wednesday I am being told.
I put $1000 or $2000 in my pocket, depends if you thought the B&W speakers had any value left after 24 years or rocking out. Also, my ears were trained on my old JBL L 100 Century speakers in the early 70's. I guess it is like old guys and old cars. I bet these Moabs will be a kick ass speaker. I never heard them in my life. But if what they can do with just 2 speakers each in my Lore Reference speakers I am hopeful that with 17 speakers in each cabinet I will be entertained.
We will see.
