The new Wilson Audio Sabrina V is set to redefine expectations for modestly sized high-performance floorstanding speakers. With its compact footprint of 39 x 12 x 15 ⅜ inches, the Sabrina V doesn’t just inherit the legacy of its predecessor—the Sabrina X—but raises the bar with substantial refinements in material design, mechanical engineering, and driver integration. This update reflects a blend of innovation and Wilson’s characteristic attention to detail, delivering an immersive listening experience built on years of incremental progress.

Central to the Sabrina V’s design is the debut of Wilson’s H-Material, a high-density composite that shifts away from the Sabrina X’s more rigid X-Material front baffle. This softer material offers enhanced midrange musicality, retaining its structural robustness while introducing a warmer, more organic character. The shift is subtle but profound—less focused on surgical precision, more about inviting the listener deeper into the performance.

Driver technology also sees significant updates, borrowing advancements from Wilson’s flagships. The Convergent Synergy Carbon (CSC) tweeter now lends the design its extended harmonic detail and spatial realism, while the AlNiCo QuadraMag midrange driver trickles down from esteemed models like the Chronosonic XVX and Sasha V. Anchoring the bass, the 8-inch woofer familiar from the Sasha V ensures textured low-end clarity with agile phrasing and authoritative delivery. Together, these drivers work in seamless harmony—placing the listener within an expansive soundstage where clarity and depth coexist.

Improving both serviceability and functionality, Wilson reallocates the resistor access point to the rear panel, framed elegantly in machined aluminum. Gone is the cumbersome bottom-mounted arrangement from the X, replaced by tool-free thumbscrews for quick adjustments to midrange and tweeter resistors. This practical refinement plays nicely into the speaker’s ethos: thoughtful technology that eases the experience without compromising performance.

In terms of isolation, Wilson incorporates V-Material into the base design, boosting vibration control to reduce mechanical noise further. This addition enhances the Acoustic Diode framework, delivering a quieter and blacker background that subtly elevates audio fidelity without drawing undue attention. For audiophiles prioritizing vibration management, compatibility with Wilson Acoustic Diodes allows for an optional layer of system refinement.

Priced at $28,000 per pair, the Sabrina V reflects its premium status and is positioned $10,000 higher than its predecessor—a sharp increase but arguably justified given the leap forward in engineering, materials, and technical prowess. Available in multiple finishes, including Galaxy Grey, Quartz, and Saffron Pearl, the Sabrina V offers aesthetic personalization to pair with its acoustic excellence. The official global launch is scheduled for July 3, 2025, with full details anticipated on June 20. Those seeking the performance legacy of Wilson Audio while balancing space restrictions may find the Sabrina V a compelling answer.

The new Wilson Audio Sabrina V is set to redefine expectations for modestly sized high-performance floorstanding speakers. With its compact footprint of 39 x 12 x 15 ⅜ inches, the Sabrina V doesn’t just inherit the legacy of its predecessor—the Sabrina X—but raises the bar with substantial refinements in material design, mechanical engineering, and driver integration. This update reflects a blend of innovation and Wilson’s characteristic attention to detail, delivering an immersive listening experience built on years of incremental progress.

Central to the Sabrina V’s design is the debut of Wilson’s H-Material, a high-density composite that shifts away from the Sabrina X’s more rigid X-Material front baffle. This softer material offers enhanced midrange musicality, retaining its structural robustness while introducing a warmer, more organic character. The shift is subtle but profound—less focused on surgical precision, more about inviting the listener deeper into the performance.

Driver technology also sees significant updates, borrowing advancements from Wilson’s flagships. The Convergent Synergy Carbon (CSC) tweeter now lends the design its extended harmonic detail and spatial realism, while the AlNiCo QuadraMag midrange driver trickles down from esteemed models like the Chronosonic XVX and Sasha V. Anchoring the bass, the 8-inch woofer familiar from the Sasha V ensures textured low-end clarity with agile phrasing and authoritative delivery. Together, these drivers work in seamless harmony—placing the listener within an expansive soundstage where clarity and depth coexist.

Improving both serviceability and functionality, Wilson reallocates the resistor access point to the rear panel, framed elegantly in machined aluminum. Gone is the cumbersome bottom-mounted arrangement from the X, replaced by tool-free thumbscrews for quick adjustments to midrange and tweeter resistors. This practical refinement plays nicely into the speaker’s ethos: thoughtful technology that eases the experience without compromising performance.

In terms of isolation, Wilson incorporates V-Material into the base design, boosting vibration control to reduce mechanical noise further. This addition enhances the Acoustic Diode framework, delivering a quieter and blacker background that subtly elevates audio fidelity without drawing undue attention. For audiophiles prioritizing vibration management, compatibility with Wilson Acoustic Diodes allows for an optional layer of system refinement.

Priced at $28,000 per pair, the Sabrina V reflects its premium status and is positioned $10,000 higher than its predecessor—a sharp increase but arguably justified given the leap forward in engineering, materials, and technical prowess. Available in multiple finishes, including Galaxy Grey, Quartz, and Saffron Pearl, the Sabrina V offers aesthetic personalization to pair with its acoustic excellence. The official global launch is scheduled for July 3, 2025, with full details anticipated on June 20. Those seeking the performance legacy of Wilson Audio while balancing space restrictions may find the Sabrina V a compelling answer.