I think the Sasha will be fine if your room and the wilson I would chose for that size. It will have much better and stronger bass extention than the 228be (which I have owned).
Wilson Audio Sasha I or 2 ?
I am now listening to Wilson Audio Sophia 3 with Audio Research Ref 6 preamp and Pass Labs X-350.8 amp. I love WA speaker’s sound and I'm considering an upgrade of my Sophia 3 to either Sasha 1 or Sasha 2. For sure, if I choose a used Sasha 1, I can pay much less than Sasha 2 (both used and new). Someone said Sasha 1 sound very close to Sasha 2. Unfortunately, I have no chance to compare all these speakers side by side. Looking for advice on (1) How far of sound quality compare with Sasha I & 2? (2) What are the main difference of sound quality between Sophia 3 & Sasha (1 & 2)? Thanks.
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i am thinking on buying again wilson; i had sabrinas, but was not able to make them really sing in my room, especially in the bass area - 14x18x9 feet; now i have better suited amp (diablo 120) do you think sasha 1 will be ok for my room? or should i look for sophia 3 or yvette? now i have revel F228be, and they sing ok, but i liked a little bit more the vocals/midrange of sabrinas |
@mmbl622 Hello there...what did you decide on? I have Sophia 1 with ARC REF gear and am getting the itch to upgrade. I heard some Sasha 1 at a friends house and was very impressed. He has modest SS gear, don't recall brands. I really wanted Alexia 1 but ARC said that's a bad idea as all that's written about their load is correct and my REF75SE will not be happy. |
The Sasha 2 to my ears was only marginally better than the Sasha. If the overall difference was 10 percent, I would be surprised. I cannot pinpoint a specific area where the Sasha 2 was significantly better, although someone who has owned both might be better qualified to answer that one. The cost used, however is about a 33 percent differential. Both are bargains at used prices but especially the Sasha which should cost in the range of 12k used in excellent condition--frankly a ridiculous sum for a speaker of such outstanding quality. So, ultimately it is a question of how much you are willing to pay for that degree of improvement. The law of diminishing returns applies, a law which I have consistently violated in my audio purchasing career. BTW, I have owned Sophias, WP7s, Sashas and now Alexia2s with all ARC reference equipment during ownership of all. |