Wilson Audio Sabrina Review
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- Ron from www.newrecordd... reviews the Wilson Audio Sabrina! If you dont want to watch the interview, skip ahead to 10:30. If you liked this review and want more like this, please leave a thumbs up and make sure you subscribe while hitting the bell notification so you can be notified when new reviews are out! Also, please consider joining Patreon and supporting this channel, every dollar gets me closer to doing this full time!
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I remember an email from years ago I sent to Ron asking if he'd ever review WIlson Audio speakers and he said they probably wouldn't send anything over to reviewers as small as he was at the time but I'm happy to see he grew his channel and eventually reviewed them!
Awesome work Ron, great review - you are in a fact a 1-man TV show. Given the work and effort you put into these video reviews, you’re a cut and then some above all other CZcams HiFI reviews. A+++!
Danny Kaey thank you buddy!
I'll have to find a way to hear Sabrina for myself one day. You have sold me. Next review I could do without the therapy session. No need to reinvent the wheel every time.
Christopher Doolan that’s really good feedback! Thanks man!
Still finding the right new New Record Day groove. Granted, doing a major review in the middle of moving house is gonna muddle the mojo a bit.
The Modwright video was really sooo excellent, I know the new groove is gonna be excellent once ya settle in, Ron.
I just found and purchased a pre-owned pair of Sabrinas last week @ 50% savings. I have jumped the shark 🦈 for sure. They're fantastic. Greg
Are you still happy with them? How is the soundstage?
@@AverageEnthusiast123 very pleased with the Sabrinas. I recently purchased a Denefrips Pontus ll 12th anniversary for my CD transport and the Sabrinas really surprised me with the soundstage of many of my CDs. I couldn't pass up the savings - no tax and picked them up to avoid shipping damage. No regrets.
Great and fun video. Thanks that you listened to us and, did the bonus introduction with the setup! 😘
It is a shame that I need to go online if i want to see the back of the speaker and what terminals it has 😀
Optimize good feedback and I tried getting my camera back there for a good shot and had a hard time with it lol! Thanks for noticing and mentioning it!
I like the review it's refreshing. I'm tired of reviewers formulated format. Keep going Ron !
Merry christmas.
Thanks!
I stopped 15 minutes in. I don't want the movie, I don't want dialogue, I want a review.
Sean Mangan thanks for the feedback, it’s appreciated Sean!
@@Newrecordday2013 wow! I never expected a thank you. I don't usually write negative things cuz it's just not my style, but if this helped you I'm very happy about that. Just cuz I don't appreciate your style doesn't mean you should change your style, you know?
For sure man! The thing is, since i've been back from my break from NRD, I have been experimenting with different styles and ideas to see what you all want in a review. Getting honest criticism is very helpful and when you take the time to articulate why, rather than saying something worthless like "this sucks", it really is helpful and appreciated man! So yeah, keep watching my videos and hopefully ill get things fine tuned eventually.
@@dreamdiction it's not a review. The fact that a manufacturer rep was sitting across from him should tell you it's an infomercial.
We don't care what you want
Nice review Ron. I would like to see you get in contact with Richard Vandersteen and review a pair of Quatros CTs, 5a Carbons or better yet, the mighty Model 7, you would be in for a treat.
Thanks for the review. How do the Sabrina’s compare to your NX-Octica’s and OB subs? If you could be specific that would be helpful. And also which do you speaker do you prefer overall?
It was your review and style of video of the parasound integrated
hint 5 that made me purchase that unit and I'm very happy I did and I'm very happy you loved it as well just saying I know this comment is not about the speakers those Sabrina's are killer dreams.. PS I guess what am I trying to to say is that your reviews were already fantastic you don't have to try and do something different when it's already great to begin with💪💪👍👍👊👊🤛🤛
Steve Costello.....
Thanks for watching Steve!
Thanks for the review. Good job. Constructive criticism- a little too much “bro” and “dude”...comes across forced, like you’re trying too hard.
ZenMango I actually agree! Thanks!
@@Newrecordday2013 I disagree :D. I enjoyed it quite a bit. The first video of yours that I watched was a refreshing take on the whole 'audiophile' stuffy review process. I feel that your videos open up, bring in some fresh air to an otherwise bland subject -I prefer reading about the music, not what reproduces it. For me anyway, I took the whole 'bro' thing as humor via excessive pleonasm.
Super cool, Ron. This must have been a blast to review these. Do you wonder what they would sound like in your new room? That must have crossed your mind! As an aside question, are you thinking of keeping the Modwright stack? The fact that you paired it with such an elite speaker and loved the sound so much, really says a lot about that gear!!
Kevin Dufresne I’m going to keep the stack as long as possible, yes! I wish I could hear Sabrina in the new room for sure!
@@Newrecordday2013 You just need another 3000 Patreon supporters and she could be yours forever.
I like the voice over approach. It lends a sense of credibility and professionalism to your reviews. Also liked the back and forth between new and old, and for injecting some humour into it. Thanks for doing these entertaining videos.
You are probably right about the paper cone. When I first heard the Sabrina's with Nagra gear it was presenting a sound that my old Wilson Sophia 2's with a metal tweeter and aluminum woofer did not possess. Great video, keep it up!
I have been considering Sabrina X for awhile and believe it or not there is a 5k upcharge for blue paint! As much as i love them, 5k for a paint color change is just insane
Steve is my audio guy here in Phoenix! I just put my down payment on Sabrina X's and I cannot wait!
Dude, love your videos! You are putting sooooo much effort and analysis in them and even a haters should appreciate it. I would just have one suggestion if I may - would you please focus more on gear that ordinary sinners may afford? Wilson Audio gear is way out of a budget for most of your followers. You had quite a few review in a past that made me wonder "Why?"
Thanks again and keep-up with a great work :)
Thanks for the comment! The vast majority of the reviews ill be focusing on will be affordable gear. No worries!
Hello old & new Rons @ NRD. Before posting this comment I decided to read every comment & counter comment to see what people were saying. Wow, you got a range from lovers to haters & even an un-sub in the mix, colour me Impressed! First of all thanks for the review. I’m sure you know this, but no matter what direction you go, there will be opposition as well as acceptance for your body of work, but I think you have a good bunch of people/fans supporting you and cheering you on. I personally got excited when you gave us “a warm welcome back to New Record Day”, and was sad not to hear at least at the end, Sue’s voice whisper carelessly into the mic 🎙, “New Record Day” oh well, you can’t win them all... let’s get down to the brass tacks... lighting for the most part was spot on, with some of your b-roll segments a little muddy. The sound quality of the older gentleman was lacking, but you know that already, no big deal. I first tried to listen to this on my break at work, but wasn’t able to here him well enough, & I knew I wanted to listen to this review even though I am more interested in Magico’s over Wilson’s, so I just waited till I got home and into my quiet space & don’ed my P7’s and sat back to spend some time with you and yours. Script vs Unscripted....well in all reality I enjoy both. Your style is unique... & you do both well...in fact doing the voice over of specs as a scripted part could still find a place in your future reviews...imho. Unscripted can be fun as well, but you might miss a point or two, so you could always add an epilogue/bonus track (partially scripted if need be) at the end for the things you missed, exercising your awesome b-roll footage skills for us to marvel at, sir captain...wham... I love your stuff, feel the passion you portray, & have a deep respect for you and your craft. Keep up the good work, & as always, I hope for the best for you & yours! Ps, have you ever watched The Expanse?
Those who are like me and want to get straight to the point jump to 16:00
Thanks for doing that!
I appreciated this video. Thank you for taking the time to make it. I am considering the SabrinaX. Do you still like them?
Youthman says hello and got you a new subscriber. Hello from Evansville IN
Thank you so much!
Very cool review Ron! You made a long boring listening impression into a fun and engaging video to watch. Although you didn’t talk about the cabinet quality very much or how they are built other than that there was no resonance.
Thats good feedback, I appreciate it!
I love Wilson Audio. Provo Utah in the house. 😊
4 yrs later. Anyone got a link to the follow up with the sabrinas pulled into the room? 😊
I appreciate every video you drop.
Best yet - great work.
Thanks Ron. Great stuff. A bit jealous, but I'll get over it. :D
Love this review. and I hope you try some diy like SCANSPEAK B741/B1371
High end audio is expensive, and I respect and accept that. At these prices, it's not a surprise on how good they sound, but should be expected. I appreciate videos more that offer equipment at a more modest price, but would approach the excellence that the high end gear typically produces. Now that would be a welcome type of review I would appreciate!
Modwright is fantastic gear. In the age of class D, Modwright hit the sweetspot with their power amps- they have the Class A sound signature with a tight bottom end like class D, and they arent too juicy on current. Plus they have a tube hybrid amp on the way..
Thx for the video -- the Sabrinas are a nice pair. You could've easily trimmed 25 minutes off this video. With a whiskey in one hand and a cigar in the other, you could've sat on your couch and explained that if one were to spend $50,000+ USD on a 2 channel system it would sound pretty great.
I appreciate the effort in making the video, but it falls completely into the 'nothing new here' category.
Just saw this review, so sorry I'm late with comments. From what I've seen of more recent reviews, you've revised your "editorial" style with respect to reviews. Overall I found the review informative and thoughtful. Some "kaizen" input offered in the best Japanese sensibility for continuous improvement: 1) the jump cuts between two "narrators" was distracting and 2) I'm with Bodhisattva that the "bro" and "dude" got pretty tiresome pretty quickly. I'd take a page from Linn-Sondek's tagline for many years, "Simply Better". Keep it simple and concise. Darko's approach is a good model. Cheers and best regards.
After looking through many of the comments I would be inclined to not allow them.
Great review!
@New Record Day Ron so now that you have reviewed the Wilson's what is the best speaker that you have heard. Have you had a chance to listen to any Magico speakers? I am interested on your take on them if you have. I just upgraded from dynaudio c1 platinums to a pair of magico s1mk2. They were a considerable upgrade from the dynaudio. There is something magical about the Magico sound.
Do you have the Dutch 8c active monitors in your pipeline? For $12,000 it goes down to 20Hz using DSP to couple with the front wall and with full room correction it can be an end game speaker system replacing everything after the preamp (including subwoofer).
masses of effort put in this video, some lovely b roll and nice concept well done!!
Thanks for watching and appreciating the hard work!
Thanx For The review.
Maybe i just did not find it, but have you done a roomtour somewhere? I’d love to know what the „skyline“ diffuser (the grey with the white frame) is Called and where to buy it 😅
Another good review Ron, but when your "teaser" review came out a while ago, I was in the market for a new pair of speakers to go w my mac 452, and Sabrina was on my short list - having first heard them a few yrs ago in the dc area,,,,,But your final review took waaay too long to come out, and I ended up with something else and could't be happier. Sorry folks
All good Ray, what did you end up getting?
@@Newrecordday2013 Ron, B&W 803 D3. I have a great wife
Rad! Enjoy!
What’s the intro music you use for the review intro? Love the video!
Thanks man, it was all pulled from epidemicsound.com which is a subscription service for royalty free music.
Ron thanks for hooking up youthman!! Looking forward to watching your videos.
Hey thanks man!
Why not use an objective tool like REW with calibrated mic for finding the ideal position?
Darn good question! Those are tools I often use when setting up my speakers but not something that Wilson does. I don't think there is a right or wrong way to do things, its just how they decided to setup the Sabrinas and they sure sounded nice where they had them.
Somehow I missed this one. This is the poor man’s Sasha DAW and it’s top on my list. ❤️
Other then the interview, I thought you did a great job. You made me want to find a Wilson dealer and listen to their speakers. You and Sean are two of the best.
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Nice video start to finish!
Loved the video, but maybe I missed it...who are you interviewing?
Steve Carrol from LMC Entertainment - he is the one who setup the speakers.
@@Newrecordday2013 Ok Thx...Do they have a website? Also what is the current retail of the Sabrina? Aren't they the starting price point for their floorstanders? Any impression of what you gain going up a notch or two, to their higher priced models?
Sorry, saw retail on your preview video...$15,900. Thx
Youthman says hi again! Also, great video,.
Great review, you are lucky. Now onto those Tekton's, a speaker us normal salaried people can afford.
Worth the wait bro. Thanks!
If you like these, listen to a pair if Neumann KH80's. I know they are small studio monitors and they don't extend as low, but trust me, they have the same rich tonality and texture. You will not be disapponted in the slightest. Btw those converstaions you had with yourself felt like a bad acid trip.
Second the Vandy Treo CT review request.Your audio seems a bit low compared to others on YT today
Charles Katz it’s intentional, I’m combating the loudness wars lol!
That's cool.But my Macbook combined with 54 year old ears plus a bit of road hand banging.Well I made it out.hey you should talk at some point about budgets and speakers.Price points like $2K,5-8K,10K,15K.Me I'd like if you got some Revels (Ultima 128BE -$4K,Aforementioned Vandy Treo,Harbeth 30.2, etc.$10K Revel and $15K which matches Sabrina.My guess is $2K-$6K is what most people could afford on a average paycheck.
PS Ron thanks for the Sabrina though.Nose bleed for most like myself but enjoyable and not stupid expensive say if the bonus comes in or scratch ticket pays off
Is it just me or isnt the platter on the vpi turntable off center by several millimeters. How is that even possible on such an expensive turntable. 15.15 in the clip
Great review! Out of curiosity, how do they compare to the Gallo reference? I realize they are probably overall better considering the price invested but do The Gallo's have anything that they bring to the table over the Sabrina's? I asked because I'm a huge Gallo fan and I'm considering getting some reference three-point ones
Ryan Schipp gallos disappear much easier in smaller/medium rooms and sound more detailed on top!
@@Newrecordday2013 Appreciate the feed back! By any chance..are you going to Axpona in Chicago next month? I'm attending and it would be great to meet one of my CZcams icons:)
Ill be there!
Now this is out of the formula. Well described and in a way that, even if you get criticism for the format, you walk away with a tangible picture of the speaker being reviewed. Its a shame another dude didn't give the dialogue format a chance.
Cool review
In wonder what the sound would be if you put a pair of focal or b&w with such setup. Moreover, digital music will sound better. Get a good DAC and a good streamer.
I know your reviewing speakers but all I heard was VPI AVENGER.
Hahaha! You and me both, brother.
A sore thumb with bandaid, the mark of a true craftsman:)
This review was cray-cray! but I liked it! There's no reason why this hobby needs to be so hyper-serious all the time.
Kevin Thomas Cray Cray. You want some Guac with your chips. They are sooooo fab. Idiot
I much prefer your old format from a couple years ago. This whole "two Ron's" stuff is annoying, and saying "bro" every five seconds makes it even worse. The interview was the good part of the video. I only got as far as the paper woofer and midrange" part of the review. After that, I couldn't take the two Ron's and countless "bro's" anymore and stopped watching. If this is the new format you're taking on, I'll be unsubbing as well. Sorry bro...
Thanks for the feedback! I dont know if I even have a format right now, lol. Its all about experimenting and trying new things. Ill never please everyone regardless of how hard I try. Anyhow - thanks for watching!
Do you work in Hollywood?
Nope, sure don't! Thanks for watching!
You often use Ben Howard every kingdom as a reference in your reviews. I also own this on vinyl and i love it. What is the next LP i should buy if you use every kingdom as a spring board?
Lord Huron - Lonesome Dreams!
@@Newrecordday2013 Big thanks! I'll check it out.
youthman sent me great thing you did for him
Hi, it would be nice, from time to time, to do collaborations, great video by the way.
Got me itching to try them out.
mpitogo Good! You should!
Still waiting to hear how Sabrina sounded once you pulled her further out into the room.
Hey Chris, truth is I never had the chance! Man I wish I had those things in the big room!
Great review and I’ve seen let’s say my fair share over the last 10 years!👏🤪👍👏👍. A lot and I mean a lot of effort and work went into this! And I 1000% agree with the paper type cones. I have monitor audio golds as a demo and I can’t wait to get them out of here with their aluminum cone drivers!
Speakers - Roll em out Ron ! And bring them in two inches off axes ohh where did they go ??? lol Our OCD wont let us let well enough alone !
I much prefer "new" new record day, but this review was still way too scripted, too much "old" new record day, let the past go, just talk.
Thank for the feedback man, I think this is the last time I will dabble with the script concept, it was my way of saying a "formal" goodbye to the past.
I get what you were trying to do but take a page from Andrew Robinson's reviews--- concise, to the point, no fluff.
That review is very old.
The specs aren’t boring.
How does the top-end compare to the Gallo Reference/Strada sound?
Top end of the Gallos is more detailed, airy blah blah blah
competes with speakers 5x the price etc etc. haha can't really tell if the "blah blah" is facetious or burnt, or maybe a little of both.
Part of me wants to say "ha, why pay the mega bucks? the Gallos are a super value"
A bigger part of me wants to just audition the Wilson line and experience the Sophia magic first hand. Thanks for making me curious.
Sabrina doesn’t go down to 18hz - you definitely need a sub.
That wasnt the case in my room. Plenty low enough for me, for sure.
New Record Day I guess it depends on how deep you want your bass to go. My Sopra 2’s go to 27 hz and have really deep powerful bass and for the first 2 months I thought I would never need a sub. Then I properly dialled in a REL S5 SHO via speakon and realised how much I was missing. It also adds more texture and body and soundstage. Just much more like a live event and until you AB it you don’t realise what you’re missing. Now if someone takes it away it’s like they took your drugs away I can’t live without it
Great review! Keep it UP!
Thanks so much for watching!
Just get on with it, ffs.
fans? i think you means viewers.
Thats fair!
Actually played that record on my rig and it sounded boomy and harsh 😑
I stopped after you were done with your question and I couldn’t hear his answer
Yeah I dropped the ball with that mic setup and apologize for that!
That was the most amazing review of a speaker I have ever seen on CZcams. I want to sell all my things and get hole rig but i might not have money for food lol. Never stop.
Didn't Lenny say,"rock & roll is dead"!!!
yes 'bro' would be the term - as in 'bronad'
Ron well I thought it was a fantastic review something very different a lot of work was obviously put into it and very appreciated and entertaining BUT. I love your old reviews just as much.. P.S. I don't know why you never do a digital review of something those hi res Flac files or DSD files I can't afford to buy every record again I already have them in a digital format just saying Steve Costello... P.S. again I can't wait till you pull them out into the room and let us know what it sounds like compared to the professionally placed setup...😁😁😁
Another fantastic review Ron well done.... ( But Please no more talking to your self it's not needed. The review of these awesome speaker's would be enough).. Have a good day Ron...
Hello youthman says hi
Welcome! Michael is rad!
You making me drool 😂🤣
Worst character dialog ever
Im sorry you felt that way but appreciate you taking the time to watch it! If you have suggestions on how I could have made it better, I am all ears! Thanks again for watching!
@Haya
Seriously? Reallyreally? Last I checked this isn't a channel for playwright quality doppelganger dialog. I tell you what, do the world a favor and take a step off the planet, you reek of pollution.
Yip, paper cone driver for beautiful bass
Half way through and no reviewing has occurred. I'm out and probably not coming back. Good luck Ron.
No problem, thanks for watching it!
Oh yeah super high speed
Same here, the "Big Momma's House" conversations with yourself, lost me. I zoned out. I see what you're doing, putting more production value in the videos, but its not working.
Not worth the $ no way ,better speakers out there that cost a 10th of the price that dont need that crazy setup. AND better without have 20k in front end. just saying. But I Love you Rod buddy
Knee jerk reaction of someone who has never heard a speaker like his but is only reacting to the price. I heard this so many times when I was selling Wilson "They CAN'T be worth THAT much!"I'd just tell them to go to the CD rack, pick out something they knew well and I'd play it for them,. Usually withing 30 seconds I'd see their eyes bug out, their jaw clank to the ground and I'd see the wheels turning thinking which of their children they could sell to get a set of these speakers.
@@thomasprowda2202 I reviewed speaker for AVS forums. So yea, I've herd speaker costing much more. Its just my 2 cents.
Very original. I just wish it were a lot longer and more in depth. I also think you need to consider letting us hear the equipment. A lot of CZcamsrs do this quite successfully.
Paper is carbon
Youthman says Hello
I call BS. move them half an inch and see if they sound better or worse....you wish your ears where that good..Do you have your head in a vice ? I think this is what they do to help the buyer feel like they really have the high end stuff.. You know,gotta send out the special ear people to set these babies up..yes placement matters but this is bs
No problem Mark, thanks for taking the time to watch this review and leaving a comment. I appreciate it!
Lapel mike please.
Started watching and at one point just stopped. A little to complicated for my simple brain to much going on, couldn’t focus. Thanks for the review though.
John Valatos thanks for the feedback John!
The review is over?? … It’s not over until you give us at least one good listening sample of 5 minutes. Otherwise not complete and TALK only….like much too many CZcamsrs who care about Hifi out there
Could not get into this video at all...............I actually lost interest with all the bro talk and back N' forth banter with yourself.......
Sorry you couldnt get into it, I had a lot of fun with the review! Thanks for watching it!
i trust companies that makes ported speakers, a lot of sound quality lost right there.
Not sure what you mean, can you elaborate?