Magico A3 vs. Wilson SabrinaX


Well, coming down the stretch, I can't find a on this forum comparing these 2 speakers. I listened to the SabrinaX, and found them "flat" somehow, hard to describe. Incredible definition and soundstage, but not much knack/dynamic. So, I'm wondering how they would compare to the Magico A3s that I haven't had a chance to listen to. I would be pairing these with a Pass XA25 which should be sufficient to drive them. Or is my "flat" experience simply unrealistic?
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@mheinze I’m not familiar with lyngdorf design but I can’t imagine it contributed to the sound that much especially when we’re talking about cabinet artifacts.

Also, I don’t see any threads on any forums titled magico haters.
Do you?

But here is Wilson Audio Haters thread

I’m not familiar with lyngdorf design but I can’t imagine it contributed to the sound that much

Sure thing, electronics don’t have anything to do with sound quality 🙄

Also, I don’t see any threads on any forums titled magico haters.
Do you? But here is Wilson Audio Haters thread

That a Wilson guy started. Maybe an ego thing, need reassurance?? However, you should read it. Nine pages of explanations, some are pretty convincing, thanks for sharing 🤣

I auditioned the A3s (associated electronics were Lyngdorf integrated and very high end cables) in my search for a new pair of speakers. I found them to sound dark, closed in, lacking air and sense of space, with boomy bass. They lacked life and I just couldn’t get into the music.

 

That's pretty close to my experience when I auditioned them as well.

 

@mheinze 

mheinze…

The A3 is a much better speaker, objectively (See reviews and measurements).

Yeah you’re right. If the reviews and measurements say it’s a better speaker than it must be true…

Also, yes you’re right on point - It was the $7200 lyngdorf integrated that sounded like aluminum cabinets. Not the A3s. I amend my statement that you took out of context. 

Take care. 

If the reviews and measurements say it’s a better speaker than it must be true…

Obviously, I (and a couple of thousand others - so I heard) are experiencing the A3 utterly different than you. Neither of our opinion matters. However, if a set of measurements say it’s a better speaker, then yes, it is probably true...

Take care.

Thank you.