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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
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.
pojuojuo
92 posts
 
At this time hearing the Usher Be-718 Diamonds, I am absolutely amazed about the sound of these monitors...

Really similar sound to Wilson, maybe bass notes are not as articulated as Wilsons but overall really similar and adictive sound
camb
164 posts
 
I found the Usher 8571 to sound a little fuller in the bass than the Wilson Sophia 3s, which were a little more articulate in the bass. Both had amazing bass extension - they just presented it a little differently.

The 8571 sure did have an appealing, addictive sound though - totally agree with you on that!
stickman451 OP
553 posts
 
That is my impression also; overall I think that the Wilson's are more 'accurate' and detailed, a tad bit tighter in the bass but not as full or musically expressive.
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