Wilson Sashas...

[Nicholas Bedworth]

Yet another review...

http://stereotimes.com/comRN031210.shtml

P.S. Ed Kramer reports that the frequency response charts were taken about 30 degrees off axis. Ed's review is thorough, careful and probably definitive.

 

[Gregadd]

@reginald... Any chance you could send me a PDF of the Stereophile Sasha review? It's not posted on their Website as far as I can tell, and same story for Robert Harley's review in TAS.

And here is Ed Kramer's review of his own pair, along with some useful test measurements:

http://www.avhub.com.au/ProductReview.aspx?MagazineID=5&ProductReviewID=483

Sorry I don't have a scanner.

 

[rblnr]

Say hi to George for me....we go back a long time in NJ

Which sub configuration you going with?

On Thursday, Sonny Umrao of Scaena and a few people from the dealer will be coming by to setup the speakers. Should be fun and will post the rundown on the forum.

 

[Gregadd]

Nick my friend and Dealer at JS Audio in Bethesda, MD gave me a real treat today. I had an extended listen to Wilson Sasha, Sophia, Meridian Sooloos and Boulder. Suffice it to say you are going to be very happy with the Sasha. If you can get your hand on the Meridian SooLoo you could reach audio euphoria. email me if you want further discussion. rgregadd@aol.com

 

[Gregadd]

I am not a box speaker fan, WIlson fan or ss fan. (Ok Steve's Wilson Alexandria is of course in a class by itself.). The Wilson Sasha was in a room that makes nearfield listening a must. JS Audio Bethesda, MD. System-Meridan Sooloos-Boulder amp and preamp and the Wilson Sahsa. Not sure about the cables, Appeared to be the Cardas Goldedn Reference. I am like Myles. I have to evaluate the entire system. My belief is in the end yo are listening to the speaker. If you have a large CD collection the way to go is a Music Server. Just insert your CD in the bottom of the picture screen. It will upload you CD in a matter of minutes. You can listen to another music selection while you do this. You can also download Hi rez from the internet. Steve you could trade your PD for this. The Sooloos called no attention to itself.
The Sasha was the same color as Steves Wislon. I think. Steve knows the speaker color changes according to the available light. Nearfield listening puts a damper on imaging. I am sure in a big room the Sasha will throw a deep soundstage.Vertical imaging was excellent.
SS is boring to me. The Boukder was everything you would expect. Powerful, smooth and nice. Vocals were vg. Bass was excellent. Highs were smooth and extended. Everything you would expect from a system bucking up against $100k. Oh BTW before turning on the Sooloos I listened to the Meridian CD player. Every bit as good as the Sooloos.
You would think that a company as good as Wilson did not have much room for improvement. IMO they have recently made huge steps froward. The first step to improvement is to admit you're not perfect. Did you hear that digittalfiles?
Okay nowforthe hard part.
What's better?$50k NOLA Baby Grand Reference. Magico Q5, WIlson SAHSA? ($27k)Yikes! Whoda thunk there would be such hot competition in that hot price category. Becasue the NOLA is open baffle you'd think that would be my choice. The Wilson has no obvious box colrations. The Magico does, but they is nothing to get upset about. Why don't I save my opinion until I hear the NOLA in person.

 

[MylesBAstor]

I am not a box speaker fan, WIlson fan or ss fan. (Ok Steve's Wilson Alexandria is of course in a class by itself.). The Wilson Sasha was in a room that makes nearfield listening a must. JS Audio Bethesda, MD. System-Meridan Sooloos-Boulder amp and preamp and the Wilson Sahsa. Not sure about the cables, Appeared to be the Cardas Goldedn Reference. I am like Myles. I have to evaluate the entire system. My belief is in the end yo are listening to the speaker. If you have a large CD collection the way to go is a Music Server. Just insert your CD in the bottom of the picture screen. It will upload you CD in a matter of minutes. You can listen to another music selection while you do this. You can also download Hi rez from the internet. Steve you could trade your PD for this. The Sooloos called no attention to itself.
The Sasha was the same color as Steves Wislon. I think. Steve knows the speaker color changes according to the available light. Nearfield listening puts a damper on imaging. I am sure in a big room the Sasha will throw a deep soundstage.Vertical imaging was excellent.
SS is boring to me. The Boukder was everything you would expect. Powerful, smooth and nice. Vocals were vg. Bass was excellent. Highs were smooth and extended. Everything you would expect from a system bucking up against $100k. Oh BTW before turning on the Sooloos I listened to the Meridian CD player. Every bit as good as the Sooloos.
You would think that a company as good as Wilson did not have much room for improvement. IMO they have recently made huge steps froward. The first step to improvement is to admit you're not perfect. Did you hear that digittalfiles?
Okay nowforthe hard part.
What's better?$50k NOLA Baby Grand Reference. Magico Q5, WIlson SAHSA? Yikes! Whoda thunk there would be such hot competition in that hot price category. Becasue the NOLA is open baffle you'd think that would be my choice. The Wilson has no obvious box colrations. The Magico does, but they is nothing to get upset about. Why don't I save my opinion until I hear the NOLA in person.

Or as the late great John Wooden said, "It's what you learn after you know it all that matters the most."

Some other speakers worthy of consideration: Granadas/Evolution/Venture/CLXs/Vandersteen 7s.

Kinda makes the MG20.1 seem like a bargain

 

[Husk]

Did the Sooloos hve their new MS600 low jitter clock hooked up with the system?

 

[Gregadd]

Did the Sooloos hve their new MS600 low jitter clock hooked up with the system?

My guess is no. I'll get that answer on my next visit.