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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
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jfrech
1,816 posts
 
It's pretty big. They both will sound great. The 7 will be more relaxed but more higher rez...

I went from WP6's to WP8's awhile back...it was quite a big deal...

Used Wilson's, properly set up by a trained dealer, are a EXCELLENT speaker for the $$'s

Let us know what you do and how you like em ! Good luck
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
I'd go with the 7s. They come much closer to the current production Sashas and personally I'd love the yellow. Think of it as a Lamborghini for your listening room.

The W/P7 was in production as late as 2006 or so. Properly set up you could be happy with those for a long time.
samhar
1,048 posts
 
The WP 7 hands down !!!! Well worth the price difference and a great foundation to build a system around. I chose the WP8 over the WP7 but it was close, the WP7 is a very good speaker !!!!!
gpgr4blu
1,078 posts
 
WP 7. The biggest difference in recent history in the Watt Puppy series was from the 6 to the 7. 6 had all the detail but little of the music ---7 was the first WP to have it all----IMHO
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