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Vandy 5s vs Wilson W/P 6s

I love the Vandersteen 5s but hearing the Wilson Watt/Puppy 6s with virtually the same ancillary equipment left me thinking the Vandys were somewhat lacking in dynamics, depth and resolution (but still with the best bass in the business). Anyone else compare these speakers? Or the 6s to anything else?
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jtinn
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I have heard both and owned the WP 6s. I prefer the Wilson's by a wide margin. Much greater resolution, detail, imaging and dynamics. But let's be realistic, the Wilson's cost almost twice as much.

The Van 5's are very good, unlike the other speakers in the line which I find have very little life. I have a friend who has the Van 5's and once he dialed in the bass, he was very happy. I hear they are also very cable dependent.

I have also compared the WP 6's to the Amati's and while the Amati's are the most beautiful speaker I have ever heard, I still lean to the Watt Puppies.

Go for the Wilsons! They have incredibly high build quality and do it ALL!
jtinn
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I listened to so much prior to purchasing the newer WP 6's. I think they are incredible. I now own the MAXX's just because of an exceptional deal I recieved, but I would be almost as happy with the Watt Puppies!
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