The Sasha DAW is the highest resolution, lowest distortion, and most linear loudspeaker in the history of WATT/Puppy platform. In recognition for the man who started it all, the Wilson team felt it apropos to dedicate this most ambitious iteration of the Wilson compact loudspeaker in its history to the visionary who first imagined it over thirty years ago: David Andrew Wilson.
OVERVIEW
The Sasha is the lineal descendant of the WATT/Puppy. When approaching the design of the original Sasha, Dave eschewed the modular, two speaker approach of the WATT/Puppy, and instead treated the loudspeaker as a single integrated design. Without this limitation, imposed by the fact that the WATT itself existed as a standalone monitor with its own integral crossover, Dave was free to explore the new platform in ways not possible with the WATT/Puppy. The Sasha’s performance established a new elevated standard for what is possible for hyper-performance, compact monitors.
When it came time to upgrade the Sasha, then in its Series-2 iteration, Daryl Wilson was mindful of what his father had accomplished. In the wake of Dave Wilson’s recent passing, Daryl was all the more motivated to ensure the Sasha would honor his father’s achievements, and yet look to the future for an even greater level of performance than was possible when Dave designed the original Sasha.
In recognition for the man who started it all, the Wilson team felt it apropos to dedicate this most ambitious iteration of the Wilson compact loudspeaker in its history to the visionary who first imagined it thirty years ago. Introducing the Sasha DAW. DAW for David Andrew Wilson, an homage to the man who started it all.
FEATURES
Led by Vern Credille, the team designed a new woofer for the Sasha. Based on the 8-inch driver found in the Alexia Series-2, the new woofer was redesigned for the specific needs of the Sasha. When Dave designed the original Puppy, speed and dynamic impact were priorities, as well as optimizing the bass extension. He found that two smaller drivers allowed him to optimize both. This strategy has been refined over the years. The latest Sasha represents the largest leap in bass performance since the platform’s inception and resets the bar in the areas of transient honesty and impact, linearity, and timbral resolution.
To further augment bass performance, Daryl and his team redesigned the Sasha’s bass enclosure from the ground up. Thicker X-material panels further reduce (the already vanishing low) panel resonances. Enclosure volume was increased by 13.3%, which allows for greater bottom-octave authority and reduced distortion. The blades on the top of the module, where its companion midrange/tweeter rests, have been strategically redesigned with openings, which reduces cavity pressure in the space between the upper and lower modules. Finally, a new, ultra-low-turbulence port reduces already low unwanted wind-born noise.
For the design of the upper module, Daryl Wilson worked closely with Jarom Lance, one of Wilson mechanical engineers. Thicker panels throughout the module reduce resonance. An all-new pattern is cut into the inside of the enclosure, which mitigate internal reflections. Enclosure volume was increased by 10.2% for increased dynamic range and efficiency.
The midrange and tweeters are the same units used in the WAMM Master Chronosonic, and an all-new crossover blends the entire recipe together. Vern and Daryl worked to improve the frequency linearity of the platform. Already the industry leader in the areas of ultra-low distortion and vanishing noise levels, the team found ways to reduce both.
The material to which a driver is mounted provides the “launch pad” for cone excursions. Years of empirical listening trials and materials testing, most recently with Wilson’s Laser Vibrometer, have shown that dissimilar materials provide optimum baffles for different drivers. Wilson’s proprietary composite, X-Material, is the ideal material for woofers and tweeters. The research surrounding the original Sasha led to the development of S-Material, designed specifically to increase midrange accuracy and beauty.
Wilson Audio remains at the forefront in the world of enclosure composite development. Using the most sophisticated test equipment, not least of which is the human ear, Wilson’s team have raised the bar again with the Sasha DAW. The team’s attention to detail and nuanced approach to enclosure design contributes substantially to Sasha’s unique blend of resolution, dynamic contrast, timbral accuracy, and musical beauty.
Since the original WAMM, designed in the early 1980s, all of Wilson’s loudspeakers accurately correct the individual drivers in the time domain. Like its bigger siblings, Sasha DAW is a modular design, which allows the drivers to be specifically aligned for each installation.
In the Sasha DAW, a beautiful and functional calibrated “ladder” facilitates extremely fine adjustment within the time domain. For each installation, the midrange/tweeter module is adjusted in relation to the woofer drivers below, such that the four drivers are precisely aligned for that particular environment.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Enclosure Type Upper Module: Rear Vented Midrange, X&S-Material
- Enclosure Type Woofer Module: Rear Ported Woofer, X-Material
- Woofers: Two – 8 inch (20.32 cm)
- Midrange: One – 7 inch (17.78 cm)
- Tweeter: One – 1 inch, Dome (2.54 cm)
- Sensitivity: 91 dB (one watt at one meter at 1kHz)
- Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms / minimum 2.48 ohms @ 85 Hz
- Minimum Amplifier Power: 25 watts per channel
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz –30 kHz +/- 3 dB room average response [RAR]
- Height: 44 3/4 inches (113.67 cm)
- Width: 14 1/2 inches (36.83 cm)
- Depth: 22 15/16inches (58.26 cm)
- Weight Per Channel: 236 lbs (107.05 kg)
- System Shipping Weight (approx): 710 lbs (322.05 kg)
Wilson Audio Sasha DAW Floorstanding Loudspeaker Wilson Audio Sasha DAW When Daryl Wilson decided a fresh look at the Sasha was in order, he approached the Sasha as if it were an all-new loudspeaker, taking the elements that very clearly worked in its design and, at the same time, applying the myriad technologies generated by Wilson’s design team since the advent of the Series 2 nearly five years ago. The result is the largest upgrade in the history of the WATT/Puppy and Sasha platforms.The Wilson Audio Sasha DAW is available for purchase in-store only. Please contact us for more information. Contact Us > Time & Sound Since the original WAMM, designed in the early 1980s, all of Wilson’s loudspeakers accurately correct the individual drivers in the time domain. Like its bigger siblings, Sasha DAW is a modular design, which allows the drivers to be specifically aligned for each installation.In the Sasha DAW, a beautiful and functional calibrated “ladder” facilitates extremely fine adjustment within the time domain. For each installation, the midrange/tweeter module is adjusted in relation to the woofer drivers below, such that the four drivers are precisely aligned for that particular environment.In the DAW, Wilson has enhanced the user interface of the group-delay mechanism, which now features a knurled knob, enabling the adjustment to be facilitated without tools. Additionally, the woofer baffle is now angled back, which more correctly integrates the bass drivers with the upper module in the time domain. Drivers Based on the 8-inch driver found in the Alexia Series-2, the new woofer was redesigned for the specific needs of the Sasha. The midrange and tweeters are the same units used in the WAMM Master Chronosonic, and an all-new crossover blends the entire recipe together. Enclosure Materials Wilson’s proprietary composite, X-Material, is the ideal material for woofers and tweeters. The research surrounding the original Sasha led to the development of S-Material, designed specifically to increase midrange accuracy and beauty. Honoring the Past, Heralding the Future As the latest Sasha is launched, we can’t help but think of Dave’s original WATT/Puppy, which was first launched nearly 30 years ago, and which is the lineal ancestor of the first Sasha. The DAW designation for this Sasha—DAW for Dave Andrew Wilson—is a nomenclative homage to the man who started it all. Introducing the Sasha DAW, a loudspeaker that simultaneously honors the past and heralds the future. Specifications Woofers: Two – 8 inch (20.32 cm)Midrange: One – 7 inch (17.78 cm)Tweeter: One – 1 inch, Dome (2.54 cm)Upper Module: Rear Vented Midrange, X&S-MaterialWoofer Module: Rear Ported Woofer, X-MaterialSensitivity: 91 dB (one watt at one meter at 1kHz)Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms / minimum 2.48 ohms @ 85 HzMinimum Amplifier Power: 25 watts per channelFrequency Response: 20 Hz –30 kHz +/- 3 dB room average response [RAR]Height: 44 3/4 inches (113.67 cm)Width: 14 1/2 inches (36.83 cm)Depth: 22 15/16inches (58.26 cm)Weight Per Channel: 236 lbs (107.05 kg)System Shipping Weight (approx): 710 lbs (322.05 kg)Wilson Audio Sasha DAW is available in four standard finishes: Galaxy Gray, GT Silver, Quartz & Carbon.Upgraded & Pearl finishes also available. Wilson Audio Sasha DAW This product is available for purchase in-store only. Contact us for more information. Contact Us >