Following its recent debut, the Wilson Benesch Horizon loudspeaker has received a highly positive reception during an exclusive listening session at Rhapsody in Overlangel, Netherlands, as part of their “British Session” event.
Reviewer René van Es experienced Horizon in a carefully curated system featuring Trilogy amplification, dCS digital front-end, and an analogue source, providing an ideal environment to explore the loudspeaker’s capabilities in depth.
A Loudspeaker That Disappears
One of the most striking observations throughout the session was Horizon’s ability to disappear within the listening space, leaving only the music:
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“These Wilson Benesch loudspeakers manage to disappear… you experience the recording space itself.”
Across a wide range of material—from intimate vocal recordings to complex classical works—Horizon consistently delivered natural tonality, precise imaging, and a deeply immersive soundstage.
Performance Beyond Its Size
Despite its compact floorstanding form, Horizon was repeatedly described as delivering a scale far beyond expectation:
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“The Horizon appears much larger than its physical size… plays many times bigger than its dimensions suggest.”
This is attributed to Wilson Benesch’s advanced bio-composite A.C.T. 3zero Monocoque enclosure, which enables thin-wall construction, maximising internal volume while maintaining exceptional stiffness and damping.
Clarity, Balance, and Musical Engagement
The review highlights Horizon’s ability to balance technical precision with musical expression:
Vocals: natural, expressive, and free from harshness
Bass: controlled, articulate, and well-defined
Midrange: open and highly engaging
Imaging: stable, three-dimensional, and lifelike
Even at low listening levels, Horizon maintained its composure and detail, preserving the emotional connection to the music.
A System That Serves the Music
The synergy between Horizon and the supporting system was also noted: “A system that actually does everything right… I haven’t been able to find a single fault.”
In particular, the combination with Trilogy amplification was described as “beautifully matched”, delivering a performance that places the listener “in the middle of the concert hall”.
Conclusion
The session at Rhapsody confirms Horizon’s position as a remarkable addition to the Wilson Benesch Fibonacci Series—a loudspeaker that combines advanced engineering with deeply engaging musical performance.
The full unedited Horizon review can be accessed here: https://hifi.nl/artikel/36634/Wilson-Benesch-Horizon-in-Overlangel-een-Brits-onderonsje-bij-Rhapsody.html
To arrange a demonstration of the Horizon Loudspeaker, please contact Wilson Benesch directly here: Experience Wilson Benesch
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