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Wilson Sophia vs Usher Mini Dancer II

A friend of mine just purchased a pair of the Usher Mini Dancer II with the diamond tweeters. I was impressed with just how good this speaker sounds. Extended, sophisticated highs with lots of 'sparkle' and 'air' and robust tunefull bass with a good dose of impact.

I was leaning towards a used pair of Wilson Sophia II's as my 'box' speaker of choice, but now I am not so sure. Wonder how these two speakers would compare? A used set of Sophia's will run around $7k, about twice the cost of a nice used pair of Mini Dancer....
stickman451
girish
24 posts
 
I have listened to Sophia 1 and then to Usher CP-8871. ended up buying the ushers.
stickman451 OP
553 posts
 
Girish, tell us more; why did you choose the Ushers over the Wilson?
girish
24 posts
 
Price was one aspect. I got a very good deal on the Ushers.The finish matched my entertainment center exactly.The sound was warmer and the bass more to my taste on the ushers.
mordante
511 posts
 
When I heard the Usher Mini Dancer II, I was NOT impressed. This was not the diamond model but the original model. I sound lifeless and boring. Maybe it has great measurements but I wouldn't buy it.

Not sure how expensive they are where you live. But If I were you I would listen to a pair of Marten Django L or XL. IMHO they are very very good.
girish
24 posts
 
Mini Dancer is not a fair comparison with sophia. An 8871 with Diamond tweeter is same ballpark.
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