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Where would you go after Wilson WP7?

I have the Wilson WP7's paired with Krell 300MCX monos, Krell Home Theater Standard 7.1, Velodyne 18 with SMS-1. I am sure the good folks here would have some opinions on an upgrade, what would you do or just be happy?

My room is small 9' wide, 8.5' ceiling, 16' long. Room may have a tad more sound treatment than needed but at high SPL works very well.

Likes: I prefer concert level volumes appropriate to the music. To that end the system has very fast, tight bass. Actually its really good. No distorsion at 103Dbs. Good to very good imaging.

Cons: Highs are bright or hot. very directional so very small sweet spot.

Can anther speaker sound better given the smallish room?

Thanks!
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lloydelee21
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Hi Ojdeteos,

The Alexandria 2 retails for about 165K...and you can definitely bargain to have an original Alexandria Series 1 which was upgraded to Series 2...which sounds the same) for about 55K.

AudioOracle,

I agree...from an upgrade standpoint, my last suggestion earlier above was to consider an ARC Ref 3 or 5...far less costly than a big speaker upgrade...and in that room, one might start to create some further magic. One to consider for the OP.
lloydelee21
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Hi Hugh,

First of all...nice system!!! Many people would very happy with it, and so should you be...and i imagine you are.

Now, as for possible upgrades...your room is not that small. Given your setup and enjoyment of Wilson...and concert levels (please take care of your hearing!)...i would suggest one of two ways:

1. Wilson Maxx3 or Alexandria 2 (which now can be bought for 1/3 of the original retail).

The reason is not for volume actually...it is because the big Wilsons exude an effortlessness that is remarkable and changed my whole concept of effortless delivery...at low volume but of course also at high volume. It makes it easy to listen at louder levels without any strain whatsoever.

Just bear in mind...you will be happy listening at incredibly low levels with your sub because the big Wilsons will deliver every detail fully balanced at low levels...but crank it to concert levels, and it is so pure, you could literally deafen yourself without knowing it because it is so loud but effortless. Be careful!

2. If your highs are hot, i found Sonus faber to work well with older Krells. I know the Strad well...not nearly as effortless as big Wilson...i have not heard Aida/Fenice.

3. Finally, an observation, if i had to point a finger anywhere on hot highs...it might be the Krell Home Theater Standard if you are using it as a preamp. Try an ARC Ref 3 or Ref 5?? They can be had for $5K these days...less if you are lucky.

Good luck! Enjoy your great system!
lloydelee21
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I have heard the Alexandria in a room 15' x 10' and i am telling you...the same room also had Guarneris...and i was stunned at how like a monitor the Alexandrias could sound when properly set up.

The key is you HAVE to have the right people set it up. The person who did it, in this case, is considered by Wilson one of the top handful of guys in the world.

That said, i take everyone's point...9x16 does not need a huge speaker to deliver concert levels, that is for sure.
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