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PMC versus Wilson Audio

Looking to upgrade to either PMC MB2  SE's or Wilson Audio Sasha 2's or Alexia 2's. I listen to mostly Jazz, Easy listening, Blues. Not much Classical in dedicated listening room. Room has been heavily treated with absorption and reflection. Room is 12' x 16'. Source is digital, no turntable. High current monoblock amps. 

Any insight would be greatly appreciated and would appreciate keeping the discussion on PMC versus Wilson Audio only. Thanks!
twochannelaudiophile
pophaudio
75 posts
 
If you are krell lover you can go for it, I’m not gonna change your mind . This is just my opinion, specifically if you are jazz listener. 
keithtexas
352 posts
 

I had PMC PB1is and now have Wilson W/P 5.1.  I was mostly happy with the PMCs; just was time for a little change.

I found that these speakers are actually more similar than different.

The Wilsons have a little more acoustic space/depth, and the PMCs sounded a little more accurate top to bottom, with leaner bass. Great midrange on both.

Disclaimer - I'm using MIT Matrix cables on the Wilsons which seem like a great match. The PMCs were less cable dependent.

twochannelaudiophile OP
6 posts
 
Thanks @keithtexas . From what I read in your post, you feel like it was more of a lateral move. Do you think the move is worth it with the difference in cost between the MB2's and Alexia 2 or even Sasha DAW?
It's a big jump pricewise .
keithtexas
352 posts
 

@twochannelaudiophile - yes, I think it was generally a lateral move - but the PB1is were not top-of-the-line PMCs like the MB2s (they were more voiced for home than studio), and of course the W/P 5.1 is quite a few generations old. I have not heard the Alexia or the Sasha. I liked the PMC sound so much I seriously considered the MB level and their active speakers too as my next purchase. Just came across a great deal on some mint 5.1s and had always told myself I wanted a pair someday. But if accuracy and musician-at-the-microphone-in-the-room realism is your cup of tea, the PMC and ATC dome midranges can be shockingly good. Of course, some people "can't handle [so much of] the truth".  'Live' sound can be a little unsettling. And potentially fatiguing I suppose, although not in the "something's out of place" kind of way.  To each his own. System matching and sonic priorities differ.

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