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Wilson Audio Sasha 2 vs Sophia 3

Hello Audiophiles,

How does the Sophia 3 (discontinued?) stack up to the Sasha 1 or 2.  I've seen a threat on Sasha vs. Sophia, but...

I've recently auditioned the Sabrina and the Sasha 2.  It was no comparison for me; the Sasha did everything I thew at it well, the Sabrina did some things quite well, and others not so well - couldn't deliver much impact or scale for me. 

I'm trying to decide whether the Sophia 3 is closer to the Sasha or the Sabrina?  I know it's in the middle but where?  

14x21' audio room.  ARC ref75 and Lumin T1 streamer.  I have 1st/2nd reflection and base traps installed.  Moving up from Focal 1027s. 

Thanks for ANY opinions and inputs!!!


jo1mtb
ricred1
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I had Sophia 3s and Sashas.. I submit the Sashas do everything better, especially if you have a decent sized room. 
jo1mtb OP
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ricred1,

Thanks for the feedback. I think there was/is (I’ve heard the Sophia 3s are discontinued at a local dealer in PHX), a ~$10k gap.

To me the Sashas (2) were worth the $18k jump from the Sabrinas. I’m trying to figure out if the Sophia 3 is closer to the Sasha or the Sabrina. Looking at it, the specs and design, I’d say closer to the Sasha.

Wish I could hear a pair of Sophias.  But, in the end, in the used market there is only a couple grand difference between the Sophia 3 and the Sasha 1. I’m thinking it is probably worth the extra couple grand.

I'm also wondering if I need better gear to push the Sashas.  I will likely never spend 30K on any component. I'll likely stop at/near the ARC Ref75 and the Lumin T1.   

ricred1
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No one but you can decide if the price difference is worth it. I know a guy that decided to keep his Sophia 3s and purchased dual subs in lieu of getting Sashas. To his ears the only difference was bass. To my ears the Sasha’s are more refined, image better, and has a wider soundstage.
Although I’ve never heard the Sasha’s with the ARC Ref75, I believe there are a couple of post that say they work well together.
jo1mtb OP
121 posts
 
Thanks again, ricred1
gpgr4blu
1,082 posts
 
I agree with ricred1 in all respects.
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