So do you think the Cygnus would compete with the Wilson Alexx? Which one would give the best low volume information and sound live like the real event, but still kind when you turn it up.
Rockport Avior 2 vs Wilson Sasha DAW
I’m consider one of these two speakers, the Rockport Avior 2 and the new Wilson Sasha DAW. My room is 19’ x 25’ with a 20’ ceiling, the room floor plan opens behind me into a kitchen and the rest of the house. I listen at low to moderate levels and usually have to supplement the bass with a sub because of the large space. I listen to jazz, folk, classical full orchestra some old classic rock on rare occasions. I’ve always like the detail of electrostatic speakers but they all have there limitations. Looking for a great all around speaker. I Enjoy both tube and solid gear, currently using solid state spectral. I Have several amp choices from Spectral and Rowland. Just wonder if anyone knows these speakers intimately and can give me some strengths of each and an opinion which you would choose and why. I’ve been researching many other speakers and have come down to these two. Thank you for your thoughts.
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My top criteria would be: 1. No brightness or harshness but very Transparent and detailed like an electrostatic. Great low level detail. 2. Tonal balance. Instruments to sound real with a great since of wood or string differences. Deep tight Bass 3. Pinpoint imaging and sound staging of electrostatic with top notch dynamics. Ive owned and enjoyed many electrostatics and other panels. Sound Lab, Quad, Martin Logan to name a few. Looking for all that wrapped in a nice dynamic bow speaker. Want to move up tho not over. |
Magico was on my list but a little too analytical i believe. Haven’t heard them but a friend of mine who likes them has described them to me. I’ve heard the DAW and almost bought it but I was told at the price level the Rockport Avior 2 should be considered as well. I do like the Wilson DAW a lot, very smooth top end. No brightness but plenty of detail. |
Well I had the DAWs here for several months and absolutely loved them so much so that I decided I need more of this so considering moving up to the Alexia 2. Anyone done this. My room is so big in volume with the open floor plan and ceiling height that I feel I need a a bit more. At this next price point it open up more competition even in the Rockport brand. Anyone been to Sound Environments, a shop that carries both Wilson and Rockport and I’m told does a great job displaying both. However one guy told me if I liked Wilson I probably wouldn’t like Rockport that they were that different. Any opinions? |
Well after auditioning both I went with the Wilson and have been extremely pleased. The newer Wilson is truly amazing. I felt the Rockport was just a little soft for me. The Wilson has been a very exciting presentation. Not only did I get the DAW but later traded up x2. I can’t think of another speaker I’d want tho I’m sure there are many really great ones out there. Hope this helps. |
@steve59 currently I’m using the Wilson Alexx V, powered by Krell FPB 300c, with the Spectral 30 sv and DCS Rossini Apex front end. All transparent cable |