A few years ago I was interested to build up another System and I had the same question. I asked one of my favorite Dealers whose opinion I did trust. At that time WP8 was the current model I think. His opinion was interesting, he did recommend the WP5.1 to all others. He said, it is simply the best sounding one from all with the best tonal balance. My Plans changed some time later, I was not able to get a personal comparison, but based on that I would recommend finding owners of both units and to do a listen on your own. Who knows, probably he was right. All I can say, the WP8 did not move me when I did listen to it. Precise, but sterile, when I left the Demo 1h later I never looked back ...
WP 5.1 vs WP7
Gentlemen,
I have decided that I want a pair of Wilson Audio Specialities Watt/Puppies. I have been wanting them for years, but...
My budget does not allow me to buy new, so 2nd hand here we come.
The question is if the WP7 is worth 2/3 more than the WP5.1. The 7's I have on hand are (according to the dealer) mint with all accessories and Fly Yellow. The 5.1's have had the midrange changed (by authorized distributor) and have usual used item marks, but fully functional and standard black.
I lean towards spending the extra money and get the 7 - which I can have at very good price, probably due to the color (Fly Yellow). I will go course also have to live with that color in my living room for an extended amount of time :)
How big are the sonic differences? I am told that the 5.1 are hard in the top end - not really something I have noticed when listening to them, but then again I didn't listen with the intend to buy. I have only briefly heard the 7's here and there.
Thanks for your comments
Henrik
I have decided that I want a pair of Wilson Audio Specialities Watt/Puppies. I have been wanting them for years, but...
My budget does not allow me to buy new, so 2nd hand here we come.
The question is if the WP7 is worth 2/3 more than the WP5.1. The 7's I have on hand are (according to the dealer) mint with all accessories and Fly Yellow. The 5.1's have had the midrange changed (by authorized distributor) and have usual used item marks, but fully functional and standard black.
I lean towards spending the extra money and get the 7 - which I can have at very good price, probably due to the color (Fly Yellow). I will go course also have to live with that color in my living room for an extended amount of time :)
How big are the sonic differences? I am told that the 5.1 are hard in the top end - not really something I have noticed when listening to them, but then again I didn't listen with the intend to buy. I have only briefly heard the 7's here and there.
Thanks for your comments
Henrik