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$27,500 for whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???

$27,500 is a nice chunk of change, even in the audiophile world.  I think we can all agree on this.  You can get a pretty kick ass system for that amount.  I think we can all agree on this, too.  I just read something at stereophile.com that almost...almost made me choke on my triscuit.   Luckily for me, I had water ready to go, knowing how dry those things are.  $27,500 is the price for a paint upgrade, a color called cranberry pearl finish on a pair of speakers made by Wilson, the Chronosonic XVX.   Now, when we hear the name Wilson, we all know what that means.   But come on man,  $27,500 for a paint upgrade. 
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stereo5
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@testpilot...…………………………………………..
"Chances are if you are paying $850k retail for a pair speakers, Wilson will probably waive the special paint up change to make you feel you got an excellent deal

No they will not.  Wilson is just as greedy as the next bespoke audio company.  You can bet your life there are no freebies given by them.
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+1 for your smart wife.  It is good for the manufacturer to hear that the speakers are not pretty.  Perhaps in time, the manufacturers will get it.
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@cleeds..............
My wife and I never shop at Walmart, do you?
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You were upset I said Wilson is just a greedy bespoke audio company and went on about Walmart suppliers not making a living wage so I asked if you support Walmart.  What is so hard to understand?   If you think those ugly Wilson’s are worth upwards of 750K then good for you.
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It all boils down to what my very wise father (RIP) once told me...he said son do not ever forget “there is an a-- for every seat.” Case closed.
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My brand new car cost me 25K and it came with a gorgeous black paint job.  When you think of the thousands of parts that make up the car, 27K for just a paint job is insane.  Then again, I am not some oil sheik living in Dubai.
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