I gained newfound appreciation for what goes into a Wilson speaker after watching Darko’s “American Made: WILSON AUDIO TuneTot” video, shot and edited by none other than Jana Dagdagan.
Here’s that video which I consider an essential view into Wilson:
The Utah-based company has recently announced the Sasha V, the latest incarnation of the Sasha loudspeaker that was first introduced in 2009. Art Dudley reviewed that speaker for Stereophile in July of 2010 and here’s a bit of what he had to say:
By the end of February, the Wilson Sashas were no longer a luxury: I was taking them for granted, and had surrendered to them in full ignorance of the consequences of the discomfort of sending them back.
Now that’s my idea of a great speaker.
I’ve heard grumblings, over the years, that the Sasha are the sweet spot in the Wilson line for people who think they don’t like Wilson speakers…
The new Sasha V incorporates a number of upgrades from the Sasha DAW (from Wilson Audio):
- All external umbilical cables are terminated with the Wilson Audio spade as found on the Chronosonic XVX, Alexx V, and Alexia V.
- The streamlined stylized staircase alignment block makes the installation process and time alignment adjustments much easier.
- The upper module two-position front spike track offers additional adjustment positions the Sasha DAW doesn’t have, resulting in more precise time alignment accuracy and more adaptability to a wider variety of listening positions.
- Wilson Audio formulated V-Cable is used for all internal connections creating continuity for the entire audio signal path which purely passes the signal from the main-in connector plate to the woofer crossover, upper crossover, and to all the drivers.
- Designed in-house, the custom Wilson Audio cable grip hardware distinctly works with V-Cable, ensuring the woofer cabinet is sealed and cable slack can be managed no matter what the upper module alignment location is set to.
Features
AudioCap Copper Capacitors
An all-new copper version of the AudioCapX-WA capacitor has been recently developed, raising the bar for high-frequency micro detail, and makes its debut in the Sasha V. The AudioCapX-WA capacitors, along with fine-tuning the Sasha V’s crossover topology, have contributed to a new standard of low-level resolution in a playback system.Convergent Synergy Carbon
When Wilson Audio introduced its cutting-edge rear-wave chamber in the Convergent Synergy Carbon (CSC) Tweeter, initially in Alexx V, the CSC allowed for an extended high-frequency range, remarkably smooth linearity, and superior high-frequency harmonic expression. Cohesively integrating this CSC tweeter with the midrange and woofers has resulted in an impressive improvement to Sasha V’s overall sound quality.This unique and complex carbon fiber rear-wave chamber is constructed entirely in-house on one of their many dedicated 3D printers.
Alnico QuadraMag
Perfect blending between the tweeter and midrange is a fundamental element to accurate and realistic sound reproduction. The R&D team successfully did just that. Wilson Audio’s beloved 7-inch AlNiCo (Aluminum – Nickel – Cobalt) QuadraMag midrange driver sings harmoniously with the CSC tweeter in Sasha V.Material DNA
Sasha V has strategically nested V-Material in the critical interface between the upper module and the top of the woofer cabinet. Novel in its properties, this material provides uncommon vibration control and upper module isolation, similar to the design philosophy found in the prestigious Alexx V and Alexia V.
There’s lots more proprietary tech inside and out (e.g. X-Material, S-Material, and V-Material) of the Sasha V which you can read about on the Wilson Audio website.
The Sasha V Loudspeakers start at $48,900/pair and are available through authorized Wilson Audio Dealers.
Company Website: Wilson Audio
Specifications
Drivers
Woofers: Two – 8 inches (20.32 cm)
Midrange: One – 7 inches (17.78 cm)
Tweeter: One – 1 inch (2.54 cm)
Enclosures & Materials
Enclosure Type Woofer: Rear Ported
Enclosure Type Midrange/Tweeter: Rear Vented
Measurements
Sensitivity: 88 dB @ 1 Watt @ 1 Meter @ 1 kHz
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms / minimum 2.36 ohms @ 82 Hz
Minimum Amplifier Power: 25 Watts per channel
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 32 kHz +/- 3 dB Room Average Response [RAR]
Dimensions
Height: 45 1/16 inches (114.48 cm) w/o spikes
Width: 14 1/2 inches (36.83 cm)
Depth: 23 15/16 inches (60.78 cm)
System Weight Per Channel (uncrated): 245 lbs (111.13 kg)
Total System Shipping Weight (approx.): 760 lbs (344.73 kg)
