Posted on 23rd December, 2020 David Price auditions an exotic compact floorstander with a pedigree to die for… Wilson Audio SabrinaX Floorstanding Loudspeakers Those paying the asking price of the Wilson Audio SabrinaX expect more than just loudspeakers. At this rarefied level of hi-fi, it’s about purchasing an experience rather than a utilitarian object designed to do a job – what CEO Daryl Wilson calls, “sonic and industrial art that provides the listener with experiences only found where microphones are placed.” There’s something special, intangible and really rather hard to define that marks out true high-end from merely high-quality hi-fi.…
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To say Wilson Audio Specialties Inc. of Provo, Utah has been on a roll in recent years is something of an understatement. The company’s recent output has been success after success after success. Whether it’s a wholly new venture (like the Alexia) or a revised version of one of the company’s existing models (such as the Duette Series-2), it’s as if the company can do no wrong. All of which left us thoroughly unprepared for the Sabrina! The Sabrina is the new baby of the Wilson range. It’s a surprisingly small, elegant three-way, rear-ported floorstanding loudspeaker. Although it looks like…
A New X Factor – Wilson Audio now manufactures its smallest floorstanding speaker entirely from the superior “X-Material”. Does the SabrinaX deliver the sonic experience of our hi-fi dreams? 01/29/2021 X-Material vs. Resonances In tests with its “laser vibrometer”, which makes the slightest vibrations visible, the development team had determined that the X-housing had considerably less resonances, thus offering the chance for an even cleaner, clearer and more structured performance. That was far from all, however. On top of that, the SabrinaX received the “Convergent Synergy Tweeter” in the latest “Mk5” version, which is the same tweeter as in Wilson…
Not ‘version 5’ – the ‘V’ here refers to Wilson’s cabinet material. In fact, the Alexx V is a ‘v2’ and it’s a masterpieceTrue to form, Wilson Audio allowed five years to pass before revising its Alexx floorstander [HFN Nov ’16], avoiding that old high-end crisis of perceived obsolescence. As I always say, what was fine last Tuesday is still fine today, but Wilson tends to upgrade its models with major leaps, not tiny steps, and so it is with the Alexx V (£139,000). A visual giveaway is the open gantry architecture with magnetically-attached grilles, replacing the original’s filled side…
Most audiophiles know of the unwavering commitment to accuracy and groundbreaking industrial design baked into the DNA of every Wilson Audio product (website), and the new Wilson Audio SabrinaX loudspeakers are no exception. This was first evident in Dave Wilson’s original assault on the state of the art with his WAMM design circa 1981, and other loudspeaker systems followed over the years. Along with advancements in materials science and simple but visually striking industrial design aesthetics, each loudspeaker system has a unique raison d’etre rather than simply various scaled-down models at different price points. Words and photos by Dave McNair…
I must admit that I didn’t use to be a huge fan of Wilson speakers. I must also admit that saying this is an awkward way to begin a review of a Wilson speaker. But a positive review from a nay-sayer turned aficionado speaks volumes about that product’s performance and capabilities. So, let us, together, go on a journey of discovery and realization. David Wilson is rightfully considered one of the fathers of the high-end audio industry. He built a speaker-manufacturing empire and one of the most recognizable brand names in the business. When the world lost David, his son…
Many companies in high-end audio and elsewhere use a trickle-down approach to advance their products. The process begins with the development of a suite of new technologies, capabilities, components, or whatever the relevant entities might be. Typically, it’s a flagship product that functions as the impetus, target, and first deployment of the new technologies. Subsequently, the new technologies trickle down to other models, each one incorporating a subset appropriate to its price point.Looking at Wilson Audio’s products, it is natural to assume that they use a trickle-down approach, but that’s not really how it works. The majority of the development…
The brand’s penultimate speakers come in a compact and colourful package Early Verdict This X-rated version of Wilson Audio’s famous Sabrina design is the best yet. It’s compact, available in any colour you want and sounds superb. Pros +Superb sound +Finish options +Adjustable crossover Cons -Speaker terminals -Cost of options -Low impedance Wilson Audio, which operates out of Provo, Utah, first gained fame for building the first speaker system in the world that had a six figure price tag. And that tag was in US dollars, which were worth a lot more back then than they are now. But…
SME Model 15 turntable used in suberb condition EUR 7,289.15 / new price EUR 13,500
Αλλάζει πορεία η Wilson Audio, ο πασίγνωστος Αμερικάνος κατασκευαστής ηχείων που συμπληρώνει φέτος 48 χρόνια ιστορίας, στην Ελληνική αγορά. Μετακομίζει και ερχεται στο Μαρούσι και στις εγκαταστάσεις του Melody Club για να βρει τις Nagra, MSB, Boulder, Transparent κ.α. Η Melody Club θα έχει τα πρώτα Wilson Audio για ακρόαση προς το τέλος του μήνα. Ανάμεσα στα άλλα αναμένεται και το νέο μοντέλο της Wilson Audio Alexia V.