Fleetwood Deville vs Wilson Sound


Both are great speakers. I was always curious about Wilson speakers especially because some people really hate on them.

Anyone compare the Fleetwood Deville vs Wilson Sasha Tier?

How would you describe the differences in own words?

The Devilles make female vocals sound quite stunning, and am unsure if I would like that "crisp clear hifi" sound that Wilsons have.

Opinions?

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Just for fun I used Bard. It did good:

 

Comparing the Sound Quality of Fleetwood Deville vs Wilson Sasha

Both Fleetwood Deville and Wilson Sasha are highly respected brands in the high-end audio world, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and sound quality. However, they cater to slightly different tastes and have distinct sonic signatures. Here's a comparison of their sound quality:

Tonal Balance:

  • Fleetwood Deville: Warm, rich, and full-bodied. Known for a smooth, laid-back sound with a slight emphasis on the mid-bass and lower midrange. Vocals and acoustic instruments sound particularly captivating.
  • Wilson Sasha: Crisp, clear, and neutral. Offers a more analytical and revealing sound with a focus on tight bass and extended treble. Known for its accuracy and detail retrieval.

Soundstage and Imaging:

  • Fleetwood Deville: Creates a spacious and immersive soundstage with a well-defined center image.Instruments are well-placed and have good separation.
  • Wilson Sasha: Offers a precise and focused soundstage with excellent imaging. Instruments are precisely placed within the soundstage, allowing for clear delineation and separation.

Dynamics and Transients:

  • Fleetwood Deville: Handles dynamics gracefully, with smooth transitions and a natural flow. May not be as explosive as some competitors in handling large-scale orchestral pieces.
  • Wilson Sasha: Delivers fast and transient attacks with excellent clarity and definition. Captures the energy and excitement of dynamic music with precision.

Overall Sound Character:

  • Fleetwood Deville: Relaxed, smooth, and engaging. Ideal for long listening sessions and laid-back music genres like jazz, acoustic, and vocals.
  • Wilson Sasha: Detailed, analytical, and revealing. Best suited for critical listening and complex music genres like classical, rock, and electronic.

Other Considerations:

  • Room Acoustics: Both speakers require careful room treatment to achieve their optimal performance.
  • Associated Equipment: Both speakers benefit from high-quality amplification and source components.
  • Personal Preference: Ultimately, the best speaker for you depends on your individual sonic preferences and musical tastes.

Here are some additional resources that may be helpful:

It's important to note that these comparisons are based on general observations and individual experiences may vary. The best way to decide which speaker is right for you is to audition both speakers in person with your favorite music.

That was pretty good and is in line of what I would sort of expect comparison wise.

What is bard?

The vocals coming from the Devilles are quite something special for sure.

Fleetwood has no base

Wilson has best base but do not image as well

vivid audio sounds as open as Fleetwood but has base 

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Fleetwood has no base

Wilson has best base but do not image as well

vivid audio sounds as open as Fleetwood but has base 

 

 

Of course Fleetwood has a base. They sit on stands. That’s a base. Wilson have no base.

 

Unless perhaps you mean “bass”.  But surely that’s not the case….?