I am always impressed when this dude speaks. Paul McGowan is also very engaging and admirably resists the temptation to just push his own products unless specifically asked to do so. I have learnt loads about high end audio from Paul and as a result have made some some informed and ultimately very satisfying hi fi choices Daryl is different and his ability to interweave personal stories about his family so eloquently into his overall narrative is a credit to both himself and his father's legacy. I am from the UK and sadly, US kit comes at a premium over here. I may never be able to fully justify the expense of my grail McIntosh/Wilson Audio setup, but the more I hear Daryl speak the more it seems likely the purchase of Wilson Audio loudspeakers will eventually become a reality one day.
I have the Sabrina x…wondering how it will compare to the Sabrina X with a loke as well. I’m guessing having the ability to place the sub would give it an advantage
I have been to Wilson Audio and toured their facility. The level of care these guys put into each speaker from TuneTot on up is incredible. It was very impressive to watch in person.
too bad the music is no longer in the golden age and is no longer commensurate with the gear .Which was the not the case yrs ago. Now the average musician is gig-less ,broke and creating content with an iPhone
My Story with the Watt Puppy started with a very unfriendly High End Dealer in the City I resided during my Apprenticeship. I had to trick him to believe that I inherited a ton of money to make him demo his best speaker. Which was a Watt Puppy 5.1. So, basically the model you see in the Video in Black. The impressions of that demo lingered in my head until I was able to purchase a pair of WP 5.1, 20 and some years later. I have moved on to a Sasha 2 since then. Hard to tell from far wich one I would prefer today. But it can be said that I never saw the Sasha as the real successor to the Watt Puppy. They were in sales terms, but not in size, and not in the sense of "simplicity" of a WP. So I am glad that Daryl and his Team have closed that gap. Job well done, as always!
It was a serious upgrade for me for so much money in 1993 when I bought them here in India can you believe it. And was driven by Jeff Roland. Brilliant and still the reference for me after 30 years
Never really understood Wilson. They use Corian material for speakers. The drivers are not made in house. They are just speaker builders. Cut, sand, prime , paint sell. Look at how many are in the secondary market. Just get a pair of Focals, or the Italian maker.
@@georgechronis3169 I disagree. I had the chance to buy a 2nd hand Sasha 2 and I remain impressed. They did a great Job with the Sasha's to follow the W/P, but they aren't within the same price range anymore. The W/P was, for many, the best Wilson they could afford. Now, the new W/P comes at the same Price as the Sasha2 at it's time. And it may (again) become the best Wilson Speaker many can or want to afford.
I celebrate my Watt Puppy 7s everyday. Driven by Devialet they are just pure magic. Had horns speakers and tubes - you name it. But that´s my personal endgame!
I concur that this is an exceptionally exciting time for performance audio! I adore Wilson speakers and their obvious and genuine dedication to producing great sound.
@@Mark-lq3sb I have enjoyed listening to many diferent pairs of Wilson Speakers over the years. I'm looking forward to listening to the new WATT/Puppy's soon at my local dealer.
@@tototronic2 The comment I was replying to was deleted. As you can see, it was to @MasterofPlay7. Not sure if it was deleted by Stereophile or the the person who wrote it. I now see all of @MasterofPlay7's comments were deleted. All of which were negative about Wilson Speakers. Some times people make negative comments then wait for replies, and then reply to those to that replied to them. After which they delete all of their comments so no one can reply with a rebuttal. Sounds strange, but there are a lot of strange people on RU-vid comment sections. BTW, I'm a Wilson speaker fan also.
We do NOT need another wilson speaker review!!!!!!!!!!!! Quit wasting print space on so few manufactures. We don't need reviews of EVERY speaker they offer.
@@VideoArchiveGuy I never said Wilson isn't a good speaker or company, because they are a phenomenal manufacturer. I just don't think we need reviews of everything they make considering they trickle down everything possible.