Please rate WATT/Puppy 7

Dkarmeli, I would think most people would think the bass of the Vandersteen 5 is superior to that of the Wilson's. But they are not in the same price point.

I personally prefer the Vandersteen 5 to the Watt/Puppy overall too. But that is obviously my opinion and as such is extremely subjective.

tpigeon@tpigeon.com 

>> I would think most people would think the bass of the Vandersteen 5 is superior to that of the Wilson's<<

Generally I don't trust nor agree with most people's opinion!

Ok, have you ever heard the bass on the Vandersteen 5? If not, I suggest you try it. You might change your opinion.

I've heard the V5s several times just don't care for them.

Properly set up, there is nothing that I have auditioned that has been able to convey the subtleties of the musical event as evocatively. Careful setup by an experienced individual is essential. I wouldn't consider them without the assistance of an experienced setup person that you trust.

When all is right they are absolutely scintillating. For example, a recent SACD of Opera Arias by the soprano Anna Netrebko on DG is positively soul stirring. In particular, "Crudele? - Ah no, mio bene!" from Don Giovanni is arrestingly sung with great dramatic fluorish and an upper register to die for. This is a great young singer that I've only heard better at her debut with the San Francisco Opera. All of the qualities of her live performance are on display on this recording, and it sounds thrilling through the WP7s. Others (lots and lots) haven't conveyed either the sweetness or the boldness of her voice as convincingly.