Wilson Audio has unveiled its latest floorstanding loudspeaker, the Sabrina V, and while it’s still the most compact and (relatively) affordable model in the company’s high-end lineup, this version gets a serious upgrade. From the outside, it might look familiar, but nearly everything inside has been redesigned. Think of it as a complete overhaul dressed in a familiar shell.

Set to launch globally on July 3, 2025, the Sabrina V is priced at $28,000 per pair, a jump from the outgoing Sabrina X, which sold for around $19,000. While that price tag still puts it firmly in luxury territory, the upgrades bring some of Wilson’s most advanced design elements from its six-figure speakers into a more compact package.

Let’s start with the cabinet. Wilson introduced a new material for the Sabrina V’s front baffle called H-Material. It’s a dense composite that’s slightly softer than the X-Material used in the Sabrina X. Why does that matter? According to Wilson, it helps bring out more warmth and detail in the midrange frequencies, especially vocals and acoustic instruments, without sacrificing structural rigidity.

The rest of the cabinet still uses the familiar X-Material, but now includes V-Material inserts at the base. This helps with vibration damping, giving the speaker a quieter mechanical background so the sound remains clean and focused, even when the music gets loud. Wilson’s Acoustic Diode isolation system carries over, now enhanced by that new base material.

A big part of what makes the Sabrina V interesting is how much tech it borrows from Wilson’s flagship models. Inside, you’ll find the 7-inch QuadraMag midrange driver, originally developed for the $329,000 Chronosonic XVX. This driver uses a vintage-style AlNiCo (aluminum-nickel-cobalt) magnet that’s prized for its smooth and linear performance. It’s the same driver used in the Alexx V, Alexia V, Sasha V, and WATT/Puppy.

The tweeter also comes from the Alexx V. It’s a 1-inch Convergent Synergy Carbon (CSC) design with a textile dome, engineered for a natural and extended treble response. It’s not just about sparkling highs — it’s tuned to blend seamlessly with the midrange and bass drivers, creating a unified and realistic soundstage.

And then there’s the bass. The 8-inch woofer is the same one used in the Sasha V and WATT/Puppy. It’s designed for fast, articulate low-end performance — not just volume, but control and musical texture. Wilson also reworked the crossover network that links these drivers together, using hand-built capacitors from its own Reliable Capacitors division, now upgraded with copper end-sprays for improved clarity and spatial detail.

Despite its compact footprint — just over 39 inches tall and 12 inches wide — the Sabrina V is still a speaker that demands proper gear to shine. Its frequency response goes from 27 Hz to 24 kHz, with an 87 dB sensitivity and a nominal impedance of 4 ohms (dipping as low as 2.23 ohms). Translation? You’ll want an amplifier with at least 50 watts per channel, but pairing it with a high-quality amp will really let it breathe.

Wilson has also made a few usability improvements. The resistor access panel, which used to be on the bottom, has been moved to the back — no more tipping the speaker or reaching for awkward tools. The new rear panel uses tool-less thumbscrews for easier tuning and maintenance. Binding posts have also been upgraded to support both spade and banana connectors.

The Sabrina V might be Wilson Audio’s entry-level floorstander, but there’s nothing “entry-level” about what’s going on inside. It takes a surprising amount of its DNA from the company’s most expensive speakers and squeezes it into a design that fits in more average-sized rooms.

If you’re someone who’s always been curious about Wilson but never ready to make the leap into the $50K+ club, the Sabrina V is likely the closest you’ll get to that experience in a more manageable (and space-friendly) form.

Just be ready to treat it right — this is a speaker that wants good electronics and careful setup. But if you’ve got the gear and the budget, the Sabrina V could bring a slice of flagship sound into your living room without going full six-figure.

The Sabrina V will be available in five finishes: Galaxy Gray, GT Silver, Quartz, Carbon, and a new Saffron Pearl. Meanwhile, remaining stock of the Sabrina X will continue to be sold through authorized dealers, with prices starting around $18,500, depending on finish.