PART 2 WATT/Puppy Review: WATT/Puppy vs Sasha V

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5 күн бұрын

The boys are back for PART 2 of WATT/Puppy Review. This time the WATT/Puppy goes up against its big brother, the Wilson Audio Sasha V.
Part 1- World Premier Review: Wilson The Watt/Puppy vs Sabrina X
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@MrBonger88 3 күн бұрын

The chemistry and energy is so much better with this current group of guys. Great discussion. Keep up the excellent work Adrian

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed

@carlesjuliavallmajo3812 4 күн бұрын

they are my next speakers , the watt / puppies with Mcintosh or Electrocompaniet aw300 thanks

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

You're very welcome

@carlesjuliavallmajo3812 4 күн бұрын

Sadly i m not in Canada , but in France , otherwise if i were in Canada , 100% you were my Audiostrore , thanks again Carlos

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Thank you Carlos

@silversynergy 3 күн бұрын

Paul is an outstanding addition to your crew Adrian! The discussions are always informative and enjoyable to listen to with each of you bringing something to the table that always entertains and educates. Paul brings along some new, original hot sauce each time that livens the cuisine up; quite unique and refreshing! To all of you, keep up the great work!

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Thanks!!

@carlesjuliavallmajo3812 4 күн бұрын

wonderfull Wilsons !!!

@marksironi3324 4 күн бұрын

The Hu are great. Actually good music to check out how a system handles really large scale dense sound.

@Scott916sps 4 күн бұрын

Excellent review as always! A second for knowing Paul’s room size .

@JimDeGrado 3 күн бұрын

Really appreciated the video. I’m waiting on my pair of The Watt Puppies. Thanks for the comparison.

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Congrats!!!

@BA-ng7vt 3 күн бұрын

Wonderful vidéo. Great moment spent. Many thanks.

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@bigjay1970 4 күн бұрын

That wolf totem song is like throwing the kitchen sink at a speaker!🤪 I love acquiring these new song recommendations that in a million years I would never listen to or find on my own!😛

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Excellent!

@pkvista1 4 күн бұрын

Great review! Paul's conclusion was excellent: insightful and fair.

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Yes Paul is a rockstar!

@marcofacen9564 4 күн бұрын

Thank you for keeping your Word, Adrian!

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Glad you are enjoying their work

@marcofacen9564 2 күн бұрын

@@adrianlow2114 I am very glad that you guys brought back the open discussions about 2 comparable speakers. Great work of all of you! And I can happily keep my Sasha2s now. :)

@fredericbeudot822 3 күн бұрын

I really enjoy how Paul describes what he hears and feels, I can relate to the descriptions much better than some of the other “boyz”. But I have to make a small correction; the singer in the Rossini track is Sherrill Milnes, not Luciano Pavarotti on that recording. The role of the barber is a baritone role, not a tenor, although it is sometimes sung by aging tenors whose tone has darkened (looking at you Placido Domingo…). Pavarotti had such a range that he probably could have pulled it off (not sure that he ever recorded that part but he may have). If you have any doubt just switch to Verdi’s ‘la Donna e mobile “ on the same recording which is sung by Pavarotti. If you can’t tell them apart then ditch your system :-) Milnes by the way is a tremendous American Baritone, so the comments made in the review apply completely.

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@robertbubeck9194 2 күн бұрын

Thank you, kindly, for the well-done review. Bravo! By way of responding to your comparison, I recently listened to the new WATT/PUPPY and have owned the Sasha V for about 9 months. They are both excellent and, although, I can readily see forgoing the extra $13K, the Sasha V is the more expansive and richer sounding of the two with a grander sound stage with better bass. Using physical media of classical music (say, Mahler 3/Mehta/LAPhil/Decca), some of the great Basie big band recorings on Pablo, modern recordings of the Choir at Temple Square, etc. will demonstate the differences. I suspect that both would perform still better with some other choices in electronics. Very much enjoyed the clear, well-stated reviews by all three participants, however, I do continue to be a bit troubled by the use of streamed files of several highly processed recordings when numerous more natural reference recordings on physical media are much at hand. Take care, guys.

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Thanks, and congrats!!

@tausha46 4 күн бұрын

GREAT REVIEW THANKS

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Our pleasure!

@mark9118 4 күн бұрын

The Gryphon Diablo 333 and Wilson combo is very enticing. But I have serious doubts about Gryphon because I am living in very warm climate. Last thing I need is a room heater and having the AC unit continuously adding noise to the background.

@user-ho6ir8go9u 4 күн бұрын

That was a really good discussion

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@MikesVinylExperience 2 күн бұрын

About to pull the trigger on the watt puppies but would love to know what you guys think of them with McIntosh MC462 and either C55 or C2800 as this is likely what I may end up parring the watt puppies with. Great review!

@bencausey 4 күн бұрын

One man’s opinion - I’d like to hear more about the equipment and less about the music. Thanks for considering.

@mark9118 4 күн бұрын

KZfaq reviewers have learned that most of their viewers cannot afford the equipment they discuss (or aren't going to buy them for some other reason), but they can afford the music, so mentioning the music actually increases viewership. Those of us who subscribe to a streaming service can get the music for free.

@BaileyWiggebutt 4 күн бұрын

Most reviewers focus too much on the equipment. It’s really how the music interacts with the equipment. There’s plenty of specifications online but not enough actual listening experience with “musical” explanations.

@ubacow7109 3 күн бұрын

Valid, ppl telling me anything about how the content itself sounds is like describing the color red to a blind person

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. The difficulty is describing the components without some context, and ultimately the music provides the context

@JamesWilliams-gf8gm 4 күн бұрын

Nice review guys. All jokes aside I chose the JBL 4367 over the yvette and would do it again. Pice not a factor.

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Good for you! Sincerely!

@Mark-rw3kw 4 күн бұрын

Take 5 is credited to Paul Desmond, a member of the The Dave Brubeck Quartet.

@bikemike1118 4 күн бұрын

Cabinet volume is somehow similar to cylinder capacity … more is mostly better (in regards of authority & life like presentation). More than this I don’t wanna say as I haven’t heard these two mentioned Wilson’s in person; but own a MAXX myself.

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

You are generally correct re authority and size of the speakers with regard to Wilsons in general

@savagefrieze4675 4 күн бұрын

Paul is a good addition to the team!

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Yes he is!

@shanestephenson8423 4 күн бұрын

Fascinating comments from everybody. I enjoyed this review as usual, Adrian.🎧👌

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Hi Shane! Thanks

@MaestroSeven 4 күн бұрын

Which speakers are harder to drive, magnepan or Wilson audio?

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Both Wilson models go lower in impedance, so they need more current. However Magnepan is generally less sensitive, and with a dipole design, they don't sound as "loud" or authoritative, so many clients will sometimes turn up the volume. Basically, buy the best power amp you can

@snomofilms 4 күн бұрын

Would be great to know the dimensions of Paul’s room

@carlesjuliavallmajo3812 4 күн бұрын

hi Boys !!!

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Hi!!

@Skye_the_toller 4 күн бұрын

What size is the room! Big… not so big … means nothing for most people.. for a « rich » guy… 20 X 30 may be a quite small room… and it is a biggg room for me!

@Ricky-cl5bu 4 күн бұрын

The who are a brilliant band , I like Tommy LP

@Skye_the_toller 4 күн бұрын

So… buy the cheaper speaker (puppy) and put the money on the receiver (preamplifier/amplifier) ?

@mark9118 4 күн бұрын

Anyone using a receiver with a Wilson speaker will be condemned to purgatory. Integrated amps are OK.

@daveuk1324 3 күн бұрын

Nice analysis. Nice teamwork. But spoken like true politicians for Wilson Party. Of course the Sasha V is better - it's more expensive! I have the Alexia V and it's fabulous. But guys - please try to at least sound like your not towing the party line onec in a while 🤣🤣

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

While that comment could be levied toward Mike and Lewis, both who work at Audio Excellence, Paul does not, and was specifically invited to join us because he has no axe to grind. Also note that Lewis ultimately prefers the Watt/Puppy personally

@ivanfilatov7913 3 күн бұрын

Focal please!!!

@ubacow7109 4 күн бұрын

Imo i heard them at a store last year and was dissapointed in how they sound, watt puppy had like no bass at all and sounded "non-cohesive" and had no bod at all, extremely poor sound imo. Sasha V was noticeably better, but still wasnt amazing.... I've def heard way better products at even the $1000 range. Wilson to me really does just ride on a name more so than anything else. If I was spending the money that they're going for I just wouldnt buy them as an option. Theres other products in the hyper premium segment from so many other brands like Magico or YG Acoustics or anyone really that were so much better sounding.

@meesmo4 4 күн бұрын

The new watt puppy didn't even exist last year, so you might've been dreaming. That said, Magico is all around better than anything Wilson can come out with

@ubacow7109 3 күн бұрын

@@meesmo4 They've had watt puppies for decades now... if they cant even make a good one several generations in.... you'd assume theres really no saving grace here....

@woody168 4 күн бұрын

@Adrian and Paul, you two are absolutely brutal. I am, frankly, quite stumped. And won't be able to redeem myself ever. Paul's watch, is impossible to see, given its shape and a plain, non contrast-y dial. The only tiny glimpse I was able to have was on the unique look of the buckle. But that does not inspire any confidence whatsoever. If i were to take a random stab at it, I would guess either a Vacheron Constantin, or a Zenith. Confidence level on this is 10%. Adrian, your watch is also super hard to see. Looks relatively thin. If I have to venture a guess, I would say maybe a Patek Philippe Calatrava? or a vintage Omega. Confidence level on this is 15%. Well done with the watches, gents. And as per usual, Lewis has an apple watch on, and Mike is not wearing a watch. ;)

@mark9118 4 күн бұрын

I am also a traditionalist and wear a watch. I bought a new/old stock Seiko on eBay for $100 from a seller in Japan.

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Hah! We finally stumped you lol. Well Paul did. He was wearing a Grand Seiko with some special wave dial. I cant remember which. But you are right once again about mine! I wore the PP Calatrava with white porcelain dial and hobnial bezel, once of my absolute favs. You are Absolutely brilliant!

@woody168 Күн бұрын

@@adrianlow2114 Well done! :) I should've known better! That will teach me on checking out GS more. I think the wavy dial was inspired by the brand on some mountain possibly, something I may have read up on, quite some time ago. But if there's any brand that can compete with the best on movement finishing, and dial intricacies, Grand Seiko is certainly it. So great job on the brands GS, and PP, Paul and Adrian!

@giangvu7902 4 күн бұрын

Is that a Breguet watch???

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Who, Paul? He was wearing a Grand Seiko with a special Wave dial. I'll have to ask him again about the dial

@KRay-km8hh 4 күн бұрын

I enjoyed this. It was briefly touched on…And since wilson audio was identified as such a neutral speaker.. Would like to hear how different amplification changes the sound produced by the watt puppy or sasha. I.e dagastino v accuphase v gryphon v mcintosh v hegel?? Appreciate your consideration of this request.

@adrianlow2114 2 күн бұрын

Will do

@KRay-km8hh 2 күн бұрын

Thanks so much. FWIW - I think car analogies to speakers go together like peanut butter and jelly.

@ericszkoda8690 Күн бұрын

I must be only person on the planet who doesn’t like Wilson audio. I did hear this speakers and it was underwhelming ( to me) . Wilson looks is not everyone taste either (50k rolling disposable bins on wheels) and sound was just ok… Maybe I got used to hyper detail of Focal Sopra speakers or something not sure . I guess everyone has different hearing. Cheers

@stephane_edouard 4 күн бұрын

This girls/boys has never been funny ; only dudes watching

@mark9118 4 күн бұрын

Wilson speakers in general tend to be man-cave equipment and not allowed in a living room by women. However the Watt Puppy might pass the test, being relatively diminutive.

@davidbowman6319 4 күн бұрын

Like your channel. My suggestion is you move the mic further away from your mouth. I can hear saliva crackling in your mouth when you talk. It is irritating.

@mark9118 4 күн бұрын

Which person are you talking about?

@edg5367 4 күн бұрын

Your video is way over saturated guys

@Kukkema 4 күн бұрын

Lots of talking not much said

@kenmcglown6642 4 күн бұрын

Honestly, comparing a couple of similar Wilson Audio down-market speakers makes for some of the most boring and uninteresting content I've ever heard from you guys.

@davidbowman6319 4 күн бұрын

Like your channel. My suggestion is you move the mic further away from your mouth. I can hear saliva crackling in your mouth when you talk. It is irritating.

@mark9118 4 күн бұрын

My suggestion is that you quit posting the same exact comment two different times.