The new Alexx V is to be released at the end of this month 3/29/21. Any thoughts or predictions on how this one will compare to the current one. I know no one will know for sure until it’s out. They say it’s based off the XVX. I believe this one may rival the XLF in a smaller package. New tweeter, midrange and increase in bass enclosure size and the new Xcaps. More efficient? Any thoughts?
I have say the Wilson speaker it look like the R2D2 in star war but it beat up all over most of cheap speaker people on this site that use old refrigerator box and 79 cent tweeter. please let me know how you like that Wilson I think they make outstanding product but everything must be in fine order from AC to DC to cables and dac otherwise you feel like you go to the dentist and get drill. goid luck and please post result.
@charles1dad Recommending WBF forum is a tad laughable these days. There are only horn lovers over there who are convinced that their all seeing all knowing guru can lead them to the promised land! He is doing this by knocking anyone with cabling that costs more than a few $$ and by being completely immune to any moderation by the so called 'mods' over there. Today, the place is one big BORE! Usually we have a much bigger and diverse opinion/experience base here...but maybe not on this thread, LOL.
Wilson makes great sound loudspeakers. I personally do not care for the look but that is a mater of taste. I do not think any dynamic loudspeaker can hold a candle to a proper ESL. Given that you can get the best for between 30 and 40 grand this makes the 100 grand Alexx severely overpriced. But, no matter what any of us say Wilson has been successful for decades and has a dedicated clientele. The market decides.
yep, abandon the low brow idiots here.....Audiogon is about the imaginary giant killer in a cheap cabinet with an orange peel painted cabinet. The idiots can’t figure out which parts come from the communists....
@carey1110, I believe you'll find more of a favorable response and level of genuine interest if you post your comments on the whatsbestforum.com Audio section. You won't be greeted with snark and sarcasm. There are Wilson Audio speaker owners as well as others there who'd share your curiosity. Charles
Why all the a..hol# comments. The guy is asking about some new speakers coming out that I’m assuming he may be interested in. I’m sure they probably sound pretty damn outstanding as they should for a luxury product. Jealousy? I can’t afford them either without a 2nd mortgage but that’s ok for someone who it’s not an issue for. If I could... well... may be on my list.
Don’t worry roxy54 the speaker will be out in a few weeks and this thread will not be pertinent. I’m was just trying to get input from those who may have an interest and know more than the standard information that’s out on the web. Yes only a few may care but that’s ok.
The speculation I heard is that they couldn't reach a licensing agreement with another loudspeaker manufacturer and now have 20 million cheap Chinese made tweeters that they will toss in a nearby landfill. Remember, it's off the record, on the QT and very hush hush.
Tremendous research goes into a new Wilson. First they have to determine just how big, ungainly, and expensive their market will tolerate. Then considerable effort goes into making sure the final result is just hard enough to drive that someone with enough money and determination might just be able to do it. Finally of course the top end must rip your ears off, or Fremer will never approve, and there goes that one down the memory hole. You can see by the way the boxes are stacked and connected together they have this routine down to a fine art. But still every new one we have to wait and see just how colossal a mess it will be. The suspense is killing me!
I know it is a competitive business but I wonder what type of development work speaker manufacturers do and how much they spend on R&D. I imagine a lot of the work is simply hours of listening to the speakers since measurements cannot tell the whole story. Developing robust manufacturing processes and tooling for relatively low volume production can be costly too. It is a high risk investment of time and money to service a fickle market. I have a lot of respect for many of these speaker manufacturers including Thiel which exists now only in the history books. We have benefitted in the advancement of this 100 year old technology with CAD and modern manufacturing processes. It is reassuring to see these companies work to further the art and hopefully delight us with some new surprises.
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