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Where would you go after Wilson WP7?

I have the Wilson WP7's paired with Krell 300MCX monos, Krell Home Theater Standard 7.1, Velodyne 18 with SMS-1. I am sure the good folks here would have some opinions on an upgrade, what would you do or just be happy?

My room is small 9' wide, 8.5' ceiling, 16' long. Room may have a tad more sound treatment than needed but at high SPL works very well.

Likes: I prefer concert level volumes appropriate to the music. To that end the system has very fast, tight bass. Actually its really good. No distorsion at 103Dbs. Good to very good imaging.

Cons: Highs are bright or hot. very directional so very small sweet spot.

Can anther speaker sound better given the smallish room?

Thanks!
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sunnyboy1956
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You may want to consider the new Rockport Atria. It has the same scanspeak tweeter as the Avior with some of the smoothest, almost crystalline highs I have heard in a box speaker, almost like a ESL. The smaller footprint of the Atria should work well in the OPs space.
All the best
Pradeep
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dave_b
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You are not utilizing them properly. First of all, you must use the long wall, especially in a room with 9' width. Cables, source and preamp are most likely the weak spots. A tube preamp and musical cables, like Transparent or MIT would also help.
ricred1
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Sunnyboy1956,
Why did Rockport replace the Mira 2's so fast?
doug99
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Ricred, Rockport also stopped making the Rockport Aquila's.
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sunnyboy1956
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Ricred1
You are right about recent changes in the Rockport line up. Not sure why but can only guess that with the new driver units being made in house, perhaps newer models were warranted....but this is pure speculation on my part. Brilliant speakers and would highly recommend an audition.
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Cheers
Pradeep
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