What a great review. Thank you for describing your experience with the speakers and for explaining the Wilson Audio line. Great job.

Great stuff, Lee. Thank you for the thorough overview and detailed sound impressions.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure.

How splendid, thank you for sharing your time with these speakers.

A very good review. I have had the opportunity to listen to these fantastic speakers myself and I can only agree with your comments. Keep up the good work!

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

That Cranberry Pearl is absolutely exquisite. Anyone who hasn't seen it in person needs to do so to truly appreciate it. I agree with you about bass; one of the most amazing demos I've ever heard was a few years ago at RMAF. Wilson had a system set up with a pair of their Thor's Hammer subwoofers. They played a track that didn't have any appreciable low bass content, and in the middle of it shut off the subs. As soon as they did, your sense of the size of the room the track was recorded in went away immediately. When they turned them back on, it came back. It's clear that our bodies use subsonic cues we can't hear per se to help determine spacial orientation - which makes sense, as it's part of what allowed early humans to determine if that rustling in that bush was a potential bear or mountain lion across the field or RIGHT THERE. 🙂

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

I remember a Florida show where they had Sasha DAWs (and the new at the time XVX on static display) and two Watch Dogs. The Dogs added so much spatial information and indeed that is what my LoKes are doing in the system. The extra LF extension is just icing on the cake.

I really appreciated all the detail in your review. Very aspirational. And inspirational.

Just beautiful. I wish I could see that finish in person. Congrats!

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

Excellent review and presentation by you - thanks.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David. Much appreciated.

Need some Wilson audio in my life lol great review!

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

That baby behind you the Revox A77 is for me the best open reel in design and sound, I have repaired it and was delighted

The paint quality is even more superb, absolutely.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

It's really something in person.

Great review Lee. I’m looking forward to hearing these at Axpona this weekend.

@TheTASmagazine

Жыл бұрын

We'll see you there!

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Steve!

When I first heard that you were a recording engineer, I thought, "OMG, another dynamics crushing recording engineer." Then you said Chesky Records and I am so happy that you did.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

LOL! Yes, we maximized dynamic range as best we could. Thanks for watching.

Great review. Thanks so much.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe!

Thanks for the great review, snapped up some music along the way :)

This is so great. Thank you for your collaboration with Chesky and subsequently the Atlanta musicians. I trust your judgment.

Good review. It was great see how the speakers were made. I have to commend you getting good quality video of the Cranberry Pearl finish. If I was to buy and Wilson speaker I would likely get that color. I have heard the XVX, AlexV and Sasha DAW with that finish, they all look gorgeous.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

I have been an Audiophile for over 50 years. I that time have owned more big systems that most people read about. Starting with Quads original in my dorm room in 1970. The thing that I have always strived for , is the reality of size in relation to the listener. We should always try to repace the position on the performer to you at the concert or club at a distance that relates to your position in the listening hot spot . So with the speakers at say 20 feet from you the performance on simple vocal should be 20 to 30 feet back. The trouble with larger speakers and I will use the larger Wilson’s as a reference . The voice and ambiance become larger in reality. Having lived with both the Aleixia 1. And 2 and will say that their ability to relate to size and ambiance with the hot spot is Superb. There have been very few systems in my travels that do this. With many systems the voice projected is if you at at the microphone and not a listening position 20-30 feet away.this is very fatiguing. By the way I was the part owner of Lyric Hi Fi . And sold thing like infinity IRS etc .larger than reality, but many people liked that during its time . The Duntech Sovereign was one of the only large speakers that did it right years ago.

@pedrocols

Жыл бұрын

At the end of the day what you listen at your home is just music reproduction which is a very far cry from actual music.

@gg.6967

8 ай бұрын

@@pedrocols,Recorded noises and sounds are music whether or not rhythmic or static. But if you’re listening and reference live vs studio sessions it’s just a matter of preference. A studio is a controlled environment,you can enhance vocals choirs instruments. Live can offer both bliss and errors that’s equally enjoyable but still subjective criteria.

First: your reviewing via video makes most other TAS reviews seem quite limiting by comparison. You've done a superlative job that helps us get closer to appreciating the product. Second: as someone who's progressed from Alexia to Alexia II and now Alexia V, I'm in full agreement with your experience and assessment. These are musical and articulate and just so damned great!

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Agreed and thank you so much for the kind comments.

@sjschaff

Жыл бұрын

@@realleescoggins Left you a PM in Audioshark with more that I didn't feel appropriate for this forum. Hope you get to respond.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

@@sjschaff Been at Axpona but will take a look.

@sjschaff

Жыл бұрын

@@realleescoggins Heard it was a fine event. A number of folks from our SFAF group were there as well.

I’m a Wilson Sasha owner and these are a logical next step. Thanks for the review!

@lexlarkin

Жыл бұрын

You are deluding yourself. There is no logic to these purchasing decisions. There's only desire.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

@@lexlarkin I think we should let the consumer decide if it’s worth it. People who value sound quality will love these speakers. If it fits the budget for Robert then why not?

@lexlarkin

Жыл бұрын

@@realleescoggins Which has precisely nothing to do with my point.

Nice review thanks👍

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

They look very nice in Ivory..I always went with dark colored W/A speakers but switching to white for my DAW's makes a very nice statement in our living room.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

I love the white one we pulled in from Robert Harley's room but I love the Cranberry Pearl even more. In person you see more of the metallic flake in the paint. Photos and video don't do them justice.

So Lee would enjoy seeing you at the Atlanta Audio club meeting . Like the video.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

I will try to attend more meetings.

Great review.. Now that you added the Loke’ subs, I’d love to know why you felt subs were needed and what value adds were gained. My AlexiaVs in Ember Pearl arrive this month. Thank you!

Ditch those GIK Alphas for the front wall and put in pure well diffusers. Mind blown. Biggest best improvement I’ve ever done to my system.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Will look into it.

@snomofilms

Жыл бұрын

@@realleescoggins company is ATS- I bought four from them

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

@@snomofilms The GIK panels work really well but I always try to explore new things.

Terrific review, thanks. I have been looking at these and the Sasha DAW, wondering whether the Alexia V would work in a 15 X17X20 room--a lot of volume with the high ceiling but a relatively small footprint. Would appreciate your thoughts on minimum room size.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Also, I believe the Alexia V would work well in that room. However, the DAW is a terrific option as well.

@corithaedwards-robinson4744

6 ай бұрын

But my name is alexia

Good stuff

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great long form review, the question now is Alexia V vs Alexx version 1 second hand…

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Don't have the Series 1 to compare with but likely a bigger leap still to the Vs.

The cost of Scanspeak drivers + crossovers is only ~ U.S.$ 2,000.Wilson charges U.S.$68,000+ for ready built product.Nice.

I have some very nice speakers and suitable supporting cast but your video has me lusting after the Wilson Audio Alexia V's. Because I still have some sanity left I will never part with over $100,00o AUD's (unless I win Lotto) but at least I'm going to have a listen given the chance. Great video, thanks.

The midrange unit has been changed so is the tonal balance, Alexia V sounds different I'm not really sure it's better

Great Review!! I think you mentioned the speaker cables you are running... was it Ansuz? I have Sasha DAW's coming in at the end of this month (in Cranberry Pearl as well) Which was an easy decision to make, speaker cables on the other hand, that has not been an easy decision. I want to get the most out of my new purchase but I also don't want to spend as much money on cables as I have in the speakers! So I have not purchased any yet.

@skrads

Жыл бұрын

I am in the same situation as you. I got my DAW in Argento Silver Satin. Running Triode Wires Labs speakers cables and interconnect. The sound is good but I also want to get the best from them without massive cost. At this point I am done upgrading lol😂. Enjoy your incoming DAWs.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

At the time of the review, I had Synergistic Galileo SX in.

These are exactly the same speakers I’m getting including the paint. The Alex V,they were too much for my room. I have a small room that is 10 x 20’

I have the convergent tweeters I use them in my ultra car audio set up some of the best tweeters I've used the focal Ultima by contrast harsh

I think Alexia Vs are great. But I've also heard the Magnapan 20.7s which cost less than one third the price.

If I’ve been looking & listening to the Bowers & Wilkins 800 speakers, why should Wilson speakers for their extra cost be a consideration?

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Because the movable drivers here ensure better time alignment and that improves everything. The Alexia cabinets are less resonant as well.

@aleksanderszeps2098

Жыл бұрын

Well cause B&w sound cold and dull and unengaging. If you are listening mainly to classical why not, but otherwise a very poor design

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

@@aleksanderszeps2098 I am not sure I would go that far. Many B&W models sound good and the build quality is excellent.

@aleksanderszeps2098

Жыл бұрын

@@realleescoggins Cmon, maybe with a proper pass labs amp, they would be able to sound decent. I am in love with wilson audio cream midrange and b&w are totally opposite to it. They might have a chance to sound good at classical music, but thats it. Not my cup of tea

Scanspeak collection in a fancy box .....nothing more. Troels Gravesen shows these for what they are !

@sgt_major8419

10 ай бұрын

Please make me a pair for significantly less, while maintaining the exact same levels of quality, sound, performance and fit N finish, packing & shipping, if you do I'll buy 10 pairs! I'll wait for your response and pricing....

@markwroblewski6500

Ай бұрын

You're perfectly right.Just relabelled Scanspeaks,Troel's designs and cheap glueing only of the boxes.Prices criminal.

How much money did you pay for your speakers? Not MSRP, but how much did you specifically pay for them?

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Standard industry accommodation.

Comprehensive review. System tour...?!

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

I will work on that.

Wow

I found my speakers. Paradigm Founder 120H

At the price of them most will not buy its not convenient at all , How do they expect to make mass sales on them they do look amazing i must say.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

You would be surprised how well these are selling. I believe the company has to work hard to keep up with demand.

@stateniland

Жыл бұрын

they aren't meant for those who cannot afford Ala' Porsche 911 Turbo.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

@@stateniland Wilson will tell you that some middle income folks who greatly love sound will save up for these. The market is not all millionaires.

I found my final car - Aston Martin DB 12.

I admire Wilson’s products, but… If you have bass drivers that opposed forces you wouldn’t need to decouple from vibrations. If you got rid of the woeful invention called a passive crossover you wouldn’t need adjustable time-alignment, as the DSP can handle that. Micro and macro dynamics, low-level detail and driver control are all vastly improved with direct (active) amplifier connections.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

How do you complete the DSP conversion with no sonic degradation?

Alexia 5

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

The "V" refers to V material in the construction of the cabinets.

Until Next month when you find your final last speakers. Repeat for the next 30 years.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Well anything can happen but I kept my last speakers for five years.

@davidfromamerica1871

Жыл бұрын

@@realleescoggins I have living room dust older than that. 😀😎👍🤗

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

@@davidfromamerica1871 LOL!

31 changes to the Speaker. YES, Because that is what Wilson is known for. Also my bet its not your last Speaker. I'm thinking Bose will be it. Wilson just made another change. That Wilson is way out dated Now 7 28 23

@twochaudiomg2578

11 ай бұрын

You noticed the Bass. That is all Wilson's are about. Where have you been

Are these speakers really $67000??

@aublumberg

Жыл бұрын

No. In the special paint colour shown they are $79,000.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

They start at $67,900 in standard colors.

@elderinmoi1571

Жыл бұрын

Without tax that is. In Germany they cost about 90.000 Euro. Crazy.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

@@elderinmoi1571 You get what you pay for. But maybe the Sasha V is a better fit for a different budget.

But my name is alexia

fantastic audio. Sad that the end result looks like something a rich boomer with no taste would put in his hobby boat

Amazing. A speaker that costs the same as a mid-size sedan…. & they couldn’t include magnetic grills.

@stateniland

Жыл бұрын

do you actually attach and remove covers more than once? you take them off and store them.. never to be seen again.

@subant05

Жыл бұрын

@@stateniland right..and you’ll be looking at those holes for as long as you have those speakers. Also note that some people do put the grills back on to protect against pets and children.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

@@stateniland I take them off and store them. Occasionally will put on during vacations.

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

@@subant05 The holes fine to me. They are so small I don’t even notice them.

it's funny how you speak: "I Found My Final Speakers" why these declarations? audiophilia is a lifelong disease, nothing is permanent here :) but what I'm trying to say is that it's normal that when you get bored with them, you will take another one...

Why do you used compressed files from Qobuz & Tidal instead of streaming hi-res files from local storage? I my experience streaming an album from a local hard drive or NAS sounds significantly better then streaming the same album from Qobuz or Tidal, with Qobuz sounding slightly better than Tidal. Your system certainly has the resolution to hear the difference.

Blah blah Ah

Thanks God we listen music 🎶 very good with no alien speakers and spent money in other areas, 67.000 for 2 speakers !!!

@realleescoggins

Жыл бұрын

Once you hear and see them, you will understand why they cost that much. It's actually a fair price given the build quality and customer experience including dealer delivery and precise setup.