Wilson Alexandria V2

Jon_p

You are blowing the resistors. So did I on my Maxx IIs if I play loud. Funny I have the VTL 750s But it was really loud and the resistors are there to protect from overdriving. So I called Wilson and yes the X-2s are the way to go. No doubt for high SPL. But honestly, I then began to think about some top notch horns that can play to 120 db w. a few watts as the way to go. Just hard to find a pair I love, let alone hear them. I doubt it is a problem w. the amps as I took out both my speakers at once. But it was loud. I don't listen that loud more than once or twice a year (it was great, I was having a blast, playing a live concert to ridiculous concert hall levels).

For now I am staying put. A friend w. the smaller Lamms on the Maxxs isn't so happy. I don't agree that 18 watts can power it, unless you have a subwoofer. Wilsons are efficient and the Lamms are great, but they don't play that loud. Mind you, I would love to have the Lamms as a 2nd amp, but the best compromise are the Seigfrieds. You should go w. the X-2.2s, but first give them a listen w. your amp. I know the voicing of the new Wilson products is quite a bit different than the Maxx II.

Essentialaudio,

Just to be clear, Maxxes have protective resistors. He is not blowing capacitors. Just resistors that are easily accesable and put in place to protect the drivers from being blown. Maxxes & Alexandrias both have these to protect the drivers from being over driven & destroyed. It is easy to do, if you like to play very very loud. I have done it once but honestly, it was incredibly loud. Using it as a party speaker. Not a great idea. Saved me a lot on new drivers. I have owned quite a few speakers that you need to replace drivers when played too loud. My CLS's used to ARC when played too loud so the CLS referral I find funny.

None the less, comparing a dipole to a dynamic speaker is apples & oranges. I love both but they both are different.

Bflowers,

Thanks for the informative post. I have heard some who say the ML2.1s don't have enough power. It depends on the listening level. I have only blown resistors once myself. But I really was upset and wanted to go your direction. Mind you I am slightly anti Alexandrias as you really need to put effort in them to get the best and that is a major commitment in time. Tough to find the time. Also, I would drive myself nuts refining the sound & individual positions to the point of absurdity. I would never listen. Maxx's might not be as good but you can more or less set & forget.