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Wilson Audio Question compaired to Vandersteen

I have a friend that is a Wilson Audio fan and I have always liked them he is using the watt puppy 7, they just have a great punch and are very clear, also there center is awesome looking. My current speakers are just boring lumps so something that stands out would be nice. I use my speakers 80% for HT these days. I have a chance to get some at a great deal anyhow I am not sure where to start. I have Vandersteen 5a but what is the Wilson Audio model compared to the 5a's. Also I know what I hear but what are other people’s opinion between the two? Thank you in advance for any input.
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schipo
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Vandersteen makes a great speaker for what little payed. Wilson's on the other hand does have the snob appeal that Vandies will never have. The Vandersteen 5a rank very high sound and built. And that boring sound you hear from the 5a might just be the right sound and not the hi-fi sound that some of the ultra expensive speakers are known for.Take a look at your room. And decide if its gear or room problems then try repositioning the 5a and listen. You might just be neglecting your self out of better sound and save allot of cash for a speaker that's really not better but different.
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schipo
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SPECIFICATIONS

* FREQUENCY RESPONSE
22Hz to 30kHz + or - 2dB

* EFFICIENCY
87dB at 1 meter with a 2.83 volt input.

* RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER
40 TO 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms for the upper section, 400-watt subwoofer amplifier built in.

* IMPEDANCE
6 ohms nominal, 4 ohms minimum.

* CROSSOVER
100Hz, 600Hz, 5000Hz and adjustable H.F., 6dB per octave.

* PHASE
All the drivers are connected in positive absolute phase.

* UPGRADEABLE MODULES
Totally modular design. The driver, crossover and amplifier modules can be changed in the field to accommodate future upgrades.

* PHYSICAL
44" high, 14" wide, 20" deep.
182 pounds net, 225 pounds gross, each.
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