Wilson Sophia 3 vs Sabrina

I think Wilson change tweeter to be able to cross lower with their (SB acoustic version) midrange, due its 4kHz membrane resonance. All new models benefit with smooter mids, but silk dome caracter is not as per se better. I still love resolution of metal dome and found not been fatigue in right set-up. Sabrina on the other hand is crossed higer and new twetter realy shine. We need to hear opinions from lucky owners...

I listen Sabrina twice so far (VTL & AR) and it's nicely voiced. I miss bottom octave which is there with Sophia 3, just a little less focused and lose comparing with Sasha 2 (I try both speakers side by side in huge room really loud).

Today I demoed both speakers side-by-side in smaller then optimal treated room with ARC gear connected with Transparent cables. Sabrina was positioned closer to rear wall sounding little heavy in mid-bass. Midrange sounded buttery smooth with highs detailed and airy. Sabrina handled vocals beautify, same time with all Wilson strengths; full-body sound with respectful dynamic. I tough Sophia3 will be even more overkill but since it was position more forward in my surprise bass was excellent. No boomy mid-bass with greater authority, speed, pitch and extension compare to Sabrina. Actually, Sophia3 sounded clearer throughout the spectrum with better resolution in mids and highs. Vocals lost warmth to some degree, but didn't sound cold. Same goes with tweeter; not harsh whatsoever, just with different character. I was so impressed with this set-up (witch I thought it's not possible in small size room) that I continue to listen Sophia3 few hours not desiring to switch back to Sabrina. I found both speakers are great, but Sophia3 is my choice so far.

I think Sabrina can be generally better accepted, because (in my opinion) will better integrate in less than optimal listening environment. Sophia needs more acoustically controlled room for right set-up to reach her potentials. Wilson claim that Sophia can be matched with moderate electronic, but I found only high-power quality tube or great solid-state amps will balance sound as it was designed. This all adds system cost and I feel Sophia and Wilson bigger models sound can only be discussed if one can afford dedicate listening room as foundation for proper set-up.

What you refer as mute, TAS reviewer call warm...