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Thinking about moving up the food chain. Wondering if the change will be worth it...or if the Alexia will be getting an update like the Sabrina soon...decisions, decisions....
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Alexia 2's were released only a couple years ago... Maybe 3 years max I believe. I own a pair and they are a very good speaker. Wilson is also one not to update a speaker for the mere sense of doing so unless it is a tangible improvement in performance. In summary, I wouldnt let whether an update to an already outstanding speaker is on the horizon be the determining factor.
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Typically Wilson speakers change models every five years or so. Some take even longer. XLF to XVX was nine years.
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I listened to both and the Alexia 2 will give you a larger soundstage and somewhat more bass response than DAW but you need the space to obtain that advantage. They are, at least to my ear, tonally equivalent, so as I did not have the room to do Alexia 2 justice the DAW give up very little in an appropriate sized space.
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Good point - thank you.
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Helpful - thank you.
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Appreciate your feedback - thank you.
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After several hours spent with both, I came to the same conclusion as djcxxx above. Alexia series II had a larger soundstage and slightly more bass response. Very close. I ended up with The Alexia II's as I have a 20x16' listening room and have not regretted that decision. I'm certain I could have easily lived with the DAW's with a smaller room.
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Azbiker -
Thanks for your post. Can you describe how you set up your speakers? Distance from walls; how wide apart? Any related details are much appreciated. Thank you! |
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I have Alexia. Alexia is a substantial step up from Sabrina. Sabrina will leave you wanting more Alexia will leave you wanting better.
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