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RE: Simon's system - sdn660 - 04-Apr-2020
(03-Apr-2020, 23:52)Norty Wrote:(02-Apr-2020, 17:44)sdn660 Wrote:Sabrina’s are on my list of speakers to replace my B&W804 D2’s. However I do not play very load, max would be -35db as shown on the Devialet. How are the Sabrina’s at lower volumes?(02-Apr-2020, 06:28)georgev Wrote: If you can, over time, get another 220, you will find it even better.
The headroom increases. Slightly better definition.
I tried one 250ci on my G3’s and then the 1000.
Also tried two DP’s vs one.
Beautiful system.
Thank you George. I could easily image Sabrina would benefit from another 220. Better not try it now. Maybe my next upgrade...
I checked the specs of your speakers and they are 90 dB. Sabrina needs more power. Sensitivity is 87 dB. I usually play a few dB’s louder than -35dB. So perhaps we both play at virtually the same spl level.
B&W, at least d3, has a very different tonal balance (#36). I cannot rever to d2, because it has been too long that I heard them. The “forward” sound of B&W may be advantageous in experiencing low level detail at low spl levels. Sabrina‘s sound more natural to my ears.
I would say Sabrina’s perform at any spl level.
But please don’t take my word for it. After all sound quality is a highly subjective topic.
Hope this helps ..
Simon
RE: Simon's system - Norty - 05-Apr-2020
Thanks Simon
this was of help and will keep the Sabrina's in the short list. Fortunately there is a Devialet dealer an hour away that sells Wilson as well. My listening may be closer to yours than i stated. I forgot that when I put the PS12 in the system it seems to play loader and changed by about 2db.
RE: Simon's system - sdn660 - 05-Apr-2020
Hello Norty,
The dealer I bought the speakers from recommends Devialet 140/220 and Pass INT-25/60 to match the Sabrina’s. I agree Devialet is a good match
. Nice to have a dealer that is just an hour away. Then you can listen and decide if this is the match you are looking for.
Simon
RE: Simon's system - Norty - 05-Apr-2020
Yes, very lucky on the dealer.....according to Wilson there are only 2 other dealers in Canada, one is a 6 hour drive east and the other is a 5 hour flight west!
RE: Simon's system - Jim_Anderson - 05-Apr-2020
yes nice catch on the Sabrina's. Had the Watt Puppy's in an earlier life and truly loved their sound. Congratulations.
RE: Simon's system - sdn660 - 05-Apr-2020
Thanks Jim.
Your signature shows you own Blades Two now. I love both their sound and appearance. I’m sure they are fantastic speakers when powered by 1000 pro.
RE: Simon's system - sdn660 - 13-Jun-2023
Recently I replaced my Wilson Sabrina’s for Magico A5’s (system overview: #1).
Both are fantastic, non fatiguing speakers and match very well with Devialet.
Sabrina sounds a little bit warmer. Magico sounds a bit more open and bass is more controlled.
I am very pleased with the result.