In this review, we will be comparing Sabrina V and Synchrony T600, two Passive Floor-standing speakers from Wilson Audio and PSB.
Let's have a brief look at the main features
of Wilson Audio Sabrina V and PSB Synchrony T600 first before getting into our more
detailed comparison.
| Key Specs | Wilson Audio Sabrina V | PSB Synchrony T600 |
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| Brand | Wilson Audio
United States · founded 1974 | PSB
Canada · founded 1972 |
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| Design | 3-way | 3-way |
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| Tweeter | 1" Dome | 1" Dome |
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| Midrange | 7" | 5.25" |
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| Woofer | 8" Paper pulp | 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber |
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| Frequency response | 27-24k Hz | 24-23k Hz |
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| Sensitivity | 87 dB | 89 dB |
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| Impedance | 4 ohms | 4 ohms |
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| Power range | from 50 watts | 20-300 watts |
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| Weight | 55.79kg / 122.7lbs | 34.90kg / 76.8lbs |
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| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 39" x 12" x 15-3/8"
990.0 x 305.0 x 391.0mm | 41-1/4" x 9" x 13-1/2"
1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm |
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What size room are the Wilson Audio Sabrina V and PSB Synchrony T600 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* |
Wilson Audio Sabrina V |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
| Near-field |
Bad |
Bad |
| Small Room |
Poor |
Poor |
| Mid-size Room |
Average |
Average |
| Large Room |
Good |
Good |
| Very Large Room |
Average |
Average |
(* 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 Sabrina V and Synchrony T600 are 3-way speakers.
Wilson Audio Sabrina VPSB Synchrony T600
TweeterMidrangeWoofer
Front view, drawn to scale - cabinets and drivers share one scale, so sizes are directly comparable. Hover a driver for its size.
| Driver |
Wilson Audio Sabrina V |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
|
Driver Setup
|
3-way
|
3-way
|
|
Tweeter
|
1-inch
|
1-inch
|
|
Midrange
|
1 x 7-inch |
1 x 5.25-inch |
|
Woofer
|
1 x 8-inch
|
3 x 6.5-inch
|
Sabrina V features a 1" Doped silk fabric Dome Tweeter, a 7" Midrange and 1 x 8" Paper pulp Woofer. On the other hand, the Synchrony T600 features a 1" titanium with ferrofluid cooling and neodymium magnet Dome Tweeter, a 5.25" Midrange and 3 x 6.5" Carbon fiber Woofer with a Crossover frequency at 450Hz and 1800Hz.
Frequency Response
Sabrina V has a frequency range of 27-24k Hz whereas Synchrony T600 has a frequency range of 24-23k Hz. With a minimum frequency of 24Hz, the Synchrony T600 can go slightly deeper then the Sabrina V's min frequency of 27Hz.
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
Neither pair reaches down to 20Hz, the usual definition of full-range, which is normal for speakers of this size. If you want the bottom octave for movies or bass-heavy music, add a subwoofer to whichever you choose. Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available options.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Sabrina V and Synchrony T600 have the same Impedance of 4 ohms but where they differ is the sensitivity levels. Sabrina V sensitivity is rated at 87 dB and the Synchrony T600's is at 89 dB. This 2 dB difference makes the PSB Synchrony T600 a more sensitive speaker compared to Wilson Audio Sabrina V, 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 Sabrina V and the Sabrina V can provide this impedance level.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Power Range
Power
range is the range of input power in watts RMS that a loudspeaker is designed to handle. Staying
within that range gives nominal performance; driving the speaker beyond its maximum wattage can damage it.
Synchrony T600 can handle a max power of 300 watts RMS, whereas Sabrina V has a max power handling value of watts RMS, 300 watts less than the Synchrony T600.
Note that higher power handling does not make a speaker louder: that depends mainly on
sensitivity and impedance. The calculator below shows how loud each of these actually plays
on a real amplifier.
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
Synchrony T600 features Binding post posts which make bi-amping or bi-wiring possible. Sabrina V has a Binding post which doesn't feature bi-amping/bi-wiring.
PSB Synchrony T600's Binding post terminals allows Bi-amping or bi-wiring
Cabinet Type and Port Position
Both Sabrina V and Synchrony T600 have rear firing ports. Rear ported speakers generally need more room between the backside of the speaker and the wall compared to sealed and front/bottom ported speakers. Placing the speakers too close to the walls may cause the bass to sound boomy.
If you are limited in space and can't get the speakers away from the backwall, check our Speakers with Front Firing Ports page.
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 Wilson Audio Sabrina V's and PSB Synchrony T600's external dimensions. Wilson Audio Sabrina V has external dimensions of 990.0 x 305.0 x 391.0mm (39 x 12 x 15-3/8inch) whereas PSB Synchrony T600 has external dimensions of 1048.0 x 228.0 x 343.0mm (41-1/4 x 9 x 13-1/2inch).
PSB Synchrony T600 is 77mm narrower and 48mm less deeper than Wilson Audio Sabrina V but it is also 58mm 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 Sabrina V needs about 52% more floor or shelf area. Wilson Audio Sabrina V is 48mm deeper, so it stands that much further out from the wall. PSB Synchrony T600 is 58mm 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 Wilson Audio Sabrina V is approximately 1192.6cm2 / 184.9inch2 and base area of the PSB Synchrony T600 is approximately 782.0cm2 / 121.2inch2. The Sabrina V requires 53% more surface area than the Synchrony T600 which gives it a small disadvantage 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 Wilson Audio Sabrina V weighs 55.79kg / 122.7lbs and the PSB Synchrony T600 weighs 34.90kg / 76.8lbs. This makes the Sabrina V 60% heavier than the Synchrony T600.
Here is a comparison of how Sabrina V and Synchrony T600's weights compare with the average, max and min weights in Passive Floor-standing class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
What's in the Box of PSB Synchrony T600?
Here are the items that come with the Synchrony T600:
- Floorstanding loudspeakr
- Grille
- 2 Binding-post jumpers (pre-installed)
- 4 Isolation feet
- 2 Port plugs
- Owners Manual
- Warranty Card
 Woofer Size |
8 inches
vs
6.5 inches
|
Larger woofer |
 High Frequency Response |
24k Hz
vs
23k Hz
|
Generates higher frequency |
 Height |
990mm
vs
1048mm
|
Easier to fit in smaller spaces |
 Sensitivity |
89 dB
vs
87 dB
|
Play louder with same amount of amplification power |
 Minimum Impedance |
4 ohms
vs
2.23 ohms
|
Very low impedance levels puts more pressure on amplifier |
|
Number of Woofers |
3
vs
1
|
More woofers |
|
Low Frequency Response |
24 Hz
vs
27 Hz
|
Generates deeper bass |
 Bi-Amping and Bi-Wiring |
Yes
vs
No
|
Allows bi-amping and bi-wiring connections |
 Base Surface Area |
782cm2
vs
1192cm2
|
Takes less floor space |
 Price per pair* |
8000USD
vs
28500USD
|
costs less (*prices may change depending on the seller, location and time) |
| General |
Wilson Audio Sabrina V |
PSB Synchrony T600 |
| Brand |
Wilson Audio |
PSB |
| Speaker Type |
Floor-standing speaker |
Floor-standing speaker |
| Power Range |
from 50 watts |
20-300 watts |
| Sensitivity |
87 dB |
89 dB |
| Impedance |
4 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Impedance |
2.23 ohms |
4 ohms |
| Frequency Response |
27-24k Hz |
24-23k Hz |
Drivers |
|
|
| Woofer Quantity |
1 |
3 |
| Woofer Size |
8" |
6.5" |
| Woofer Composition |
Paper pulp |
Carbon fiber |
| Woofer Surround Material |
n/a |
Rubber |
| Tweeter Size |
1" |
1" |
| Tweeter Type |
Dome |
Dome |
| Aimable Tweeter |
No |
No |
| Midrange Driver |
7" |
5.25" |
| Crossover Frequency |
n/a |
450Hz and 1800Hz |
| Firing Direction |
rear |
rear |
Physical Specs |
|
|
| Height |
990.0mm (39") |
1048.0mm (41.3") |
| Width |
305.0mm (12") |
228.0mm (9") |
| Depth |
391.0mm (15.4") |
343.0mm (13.5") |
| Weight |
55.79kg (122.7lbs) |
34.90kg (76.8lbs) |
| Enclosure |
Bass Reflex |
Bass Reflex |
| Finish |
n/a |
MDF/Lacquer |
| Available Colors |
n/a |
Gloss Black, Satin Walnut |
| Grille |
Yes |
Yes |
| Moisture Resistancy |
No |
No |
Connections |
|
|
| Biamp Inputs |
No |
Yes |
Other |
|
|
| Parts Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
| Labor Warranty |
5 Years |
5 Years |
These sit in different price classes - Wilson Audio Sabrina V costs roughly 3.6x what PSB Synchrony T600 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 | PSB Synchrony T600 digs deeper - 24Hz against 27Hz. A subwoofer would even that out. |
| Amplifier needs | B | PSB Synchrony T600 is more sensitive (89dB vs 87dB), so it goes louder on the same amplifier. |
| Size | depends | PSB Synchrony T600 is easier to place; Wilson Audio Sabrina V is bigger, which usually goes with fuller bass. Your room decides. |
| Expandability | B | PSB Synchrony T600: bi-amping. |
| Price | B | PSB Synchrony T600 is cheaper - $8,000 against $28,500, about 72% less; arguably a different class. |
A Wilson Audio Sabrina V B PSB Synchrony T600
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?
PSB Synchrony T600 is the easier recommendation: it leads on most of the measured areas and costs less. Take Wilson Audio Sabrina V if its size, looks or fit in your room suit you better. In a large or open-plan room, Wilson Audio Sabrina V has the cabinet volume to fill it more easily; in a small room, near a wall or at desk distance, PSB Synchrony T600 is the easier speaker to get right. If your amplifier is modest, vintage or valve-based, PSB Synchrony T600 is the safer partner - the other will want more current or more watts to sound its best.
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.