In this review, we will be comparing Confidence 50 and Sasha V, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Dynaudio and Wilson Audio.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Dynaudio Confidence 50 and Wilson Audio Sasha V first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Dynaudio Confidence 50 | Wilson Audio Sasha V |
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| Brand | Dynaudio
Denmark · founded 1977 | Wilson Audio
United States · founded 1974 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1.1" Soft-Dome | 1" Dome |
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| Midrange | 2 x 6" | 7" |
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| Woofer | 2 x 7" MSP | 2 x 8" Paper pulp |
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| Frequency response | 35-22k Hz | 20-32k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 88 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | — | from 25 watts |
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| Weight | 49.60kg / 109.1lbs | 111.13kg / 244.5lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 59-1/2" x 8-9/16" x 15-11/16"
1512.0 x 218.0 x 399.0mm | 45-1/16" x 14-1/2" x 23-15/16"
1145.0 x 368.0 x 608.0mm |
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What size room are the Dynaudio Confidence 50 and Wilson Audio Sasha V speakers good for?
The size of the room in which you are planning to use these loudspeakers is an important decision
factor. Here we have compared their suitability to various sizes of environments considering their size
and max power parameters:
| Listening Environment* |
Dynaudio Confidence 50 |
Wilson Audio Sasha V |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Are you nuts? |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Good |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2,
Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: >
400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual
listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening
position, speaker locations, etc.)
The sections below take each area in turn: drivers, frequency response, physical size and what you get in the box.
Drivers
Both Confidence 50 and Sasha V are 3-way speakers.
Dynaudio Confidence 50Wilson Audio Sasha V
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Dynaudio Confidence 50 |
Wilson Audio Sasha V |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1.1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
2 x 6-inch |
1 x 7-inch |
|
Woofer
|
2 x 7-inch
|
2 x 8-inch
|
Confidence 50 features a 1.1" Esotar 3 Soft-Dome Tweeter, a 6" Midrange and 2 x 7" MSP Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 200/2860 Hz. On the other hand, the Sasha V features a 1" Doped silk fabric Dome Tweeter, a 7" Midrange and 2 x 8" Paper pulp Woofer.
Frequency Response
Confidence 50 has a frequency range of 35-22k Hz whereas Sasha V has a frequency range of 20-32k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 20Hz, the Sasha V can go significantly deeper on the low side and provide stronger bass compared to the Confidence 50's min frequency of 35Hz.
The graph below depicts how these two speakers compare with the max, min and average Low Frequency values of other speakers in the Floor-standing class in our database.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
Confidence 50 and Sasha V have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Confidence 50 sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Sasha V's is at 88 dB. This 1 dB difference makes the Wilson Audio Sasha V a more sensitive speaker compared to Dynaudio Confidence 50, hence will play louder with the same amount of watts.
One thing to keep in mind that the lower impedance speakers, especially the ones that are rated at 4 ohms may put more pressure on the amplifier unit comared to higher impedance speakers especially at high volume levels, so make sure the amp you pair with the Confidence 50 and the Confidence 50 can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Which plays louder on your amplifier?
Starting with a popular amplifier - change it to the one you own, or any you are
considering, and watch both numbers move.
Input Type and Bi-Amping / Bi-Wiring
Confidence 50 features Binding post type posts and Sasha V has a Binding post type posts. None of these speakers feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Confidence 50 has a down firing port whereas Sasha V has a rear firing ports.
Physical Specs
The size of a speaker can sometimes be an important decision factor due to space constraints or in some cases purely for esthetic reasons. In this section, we are going to compare Dynaudio Confidence 50's and Wilson Audio Sasha V's external dimensions. Dynaudio Confidence 50 has external dimensions of 1512.0 x 218.0 x 399.0mm (59-1/2 x 8-9/16 x 15-11/16inch) whereas Wilson Audio Sasha V has external dimensions of 1145.0 x 368.0 x 608.0mm (45-1/16 x 14-1/2 x 23-15/16inch).
Dynaudio Confidence 50 is 150mm narrower and 209mm less deeper than Wilson Audio Sasha V but it is also 367mm taller.
Size, drawn to scale
Both speakers and both views share one scale, so everything here is directly comparable. Hover a box for its dimensions.
One scale for both, standing on the same surface and pushed back to the same wall, so the deeper one visibly sticks out further.
Wilson Audio Sasha V needs about 157% more floor or shelf area. Wilson Audio Sasha V is 209mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. Dynaudio Confidence 50 is 367mm taller.
Base Surface Area Comparison
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base surface area of the Dynaudio Confidence 50 is approximately 869.8cm2 / 134.8inch2 and base area of the Wilson Audio Sasha V is approximately 2237.4cm2 / 346.8inch2. The Confidence 50 requires 61% less surface area than the Sasha V which gives it a small advantage on placement in tight spaces.
Weight Comparison The weight of a loudspeaker can become an important factor if you need to move and reposition the unit often. Weight of a speaker can also "sometimes" be an indicator of the rigidity of the enclosure and the quality of the internal components used. The Dynaudio Confidence 50 weighs 49.60kg / 109.1lbs and the Wilson Audio Sasha V weighs 111.13kg / 244.5lbs. This makes the Sasha V 124% heavier than the Confidence 50.
Here is a comparison of how Confidence 50 and Sasha V's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
 Base Surface Area |
869cm2
vs
2237cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
33500USD
vs
54600USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
 Sensitivity |
88 dB
vs
87 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
7 inches
|
Larger woofer |
|
Low Frequency Response |
20 Hz
vs
35 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 High Frequency Response |
32k Hz
vs
22k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
1145mm
vs
1512mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
| General |
Dynaudio Confidence 50 |
Wilson Audio Sasha V |
| Brand |
Dynaudio |
Wilson Audio |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Sensitivity |
87 dB |
88 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Impedance |
n/a |
2.36 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
35-22k Hz |
20-32k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
2 |
2 |
| Woofer Size |
7" |
8" |
| Woofer Composition |
MSP |
Paper pulp |
| Tweeter Size |
1.1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Soft-Dome |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
6" |
7" |
| Crossover Frequency |
200/2860 Hz |
n/a |
| Firing Direction |
down |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
1512.0mm (59.5") |
1145.0mm (45.1") |
| Width |
218.0mm (8.6") |
368.0mm (14.5") |
| Depth |
399.0mm (15.7") |
608.0mm (23.9") |
| Weight |
49.60kg (109.1lbs) |
111.13kg (244.5lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
No |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
|
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
|
5 Years |
These sit in different price classes - Wilson Audio Sasha V costs roughly 1.6x what Dynaudio Confidence 50 does. Expect it to lead on paper; the question is whether the gap is audible enough in your room to be worth it.
| Area | Better | Why |
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| Bass | B | Wilson Audio Sasha V digs deeper - 20Hz against 35Hz. |
| Amplifier needs | evenly matched | Similar sensitivity (87dB vs 88dB) - both want much the same power. |
| Size | depends | Dynaudio Confidence 50 is easier to place; Wilson Audio Sasha V is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | depends | Neither adds bi-amping, a sub output or height drivers. Dynaudio Confidence 50 sits in a wider range (5 models), so a matched surround system is easier later. |
| Price | A | Dynaudio Confidence 50 is cheaper - $33,500 against $54,600, about 39% less; arguably a different class. |
A Dynaudio Confidence 50 B Wilson Audio Sasha V
depends neither is better in the abstract - it turns on your room, your system or how you will use them. Only specs published for both speakers are judged; anything missing on either side is left out rather than guessed.
Which should you choose?
Wilson Audio Sasha V is ahead, but only on 1 of the measured areas, and it costs about 63% more. That is a lot of money for a narrow margin on paper - Dynaudio Confidence 50 looks like the sensible buy unless something else about the Wilson Audio Sasha V appeals to you. If a subwoofer is in your plans, the bass gap largely stops mattering - you would be crossing over above 35Hz anyway, which makes the cheaper Dynaudio Confidence 50 much easier to justify. Match it to your room: we rate Wilson Audio Sasha V the better fit for a very large room; elsewhere the two are rated the same.
And remember what a spec sheet cannot show: how each looks in your room and whether the finish suits it, what dealer support and warranty are like where you live, and how they actually sound to you. If you can hear them first - ideally with your own music - that will tell you more than any number above.