I auditioned the Max 3 and the Sashas in the same room with the same electronics at a dealer in Scottsdale. While both of these speakers are a couple of iterations beyond your original question, both my wife and I had the same experience and we prefered the Sashas. The Max played bigger, with a taller soundstage, and more bass impact. But the Sashas were much more coherent with better imaging and better overall tonal balance from bass through the treble. The room was about 20 X 25 X 9.
Room and set-up obviously play a key role. In spite of what some folks at Wilson say, I think you need a very large room for the Max and need to sit far enough away for the drivers to integrate properly.
Room and set-up obviously play a key role. In spite of what some folks at Wilson say, I think you need a very large room for the Max and need to sit far enough away for the drivers to integrate properly.