Wilson Alexandria V2

I recently upgraded from Maxx 2's to Alexandria X-2 series 2. Thare are many differences. The top end is waaay more laid back than in the Maxx, but very detailed. I suspect that is where some of the Hi-Fi comments come from re: Maxx. The mid range is more organic and "clear". The bass is markedly improved. Actually I find the Maxx to be almost bloated by comparision. I spent tons of time and money trying to control the bass in my room (24x17x11). The Alexandria solved that problem instantly. I has a similar type of sound to other Wilson speakers, but it is improved in all areas. I only blew a resistor once in my Maxx's when I demoed an ASR emitter using the battery. I assume to much DC. Of note I tried the Lamm ML 2.1 for a month, but decided to keep the Boulder.

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.

Dgad

I think it took me much less time to get them set up versus the Maxx's. I will say that you will notice some component matching issues. Specifically, the Maxx treble is "hot" by comparison. Thus, you can grind out much more detail, while still being musical. I found that my previous set up was taming that top end a bit. For example, I have a line conditioner that is very detailed that I can let loose now. Perhaps some minor cable changes too. I think that would be all. Now you have no excuse:-)

Sorry, meant resistors but fudged it because that was in your intro.

The Alexandria X-2 is a mind-blowing speaker, way better than MAXX 2, which is an awesome speaker in itself. Obviously you need a big room for the X-2s, though I assume you have one since you owned the MAXXs.

Microdynamics is astounding and the attack is unreal. It will bring live recordings to life like you wouldn't believe. With the X-2s, you truly understand what people mean when they talk about the difference between a great sounding speaker and one that brings you to the performance.

Having said that, personally I would spend 1/3 of that money and get a pair of MBL 101Es instead. This is a sound experience like you wouldn't believe. Until you've heard an omnidirectional speaker of this quality, you have no idea how difference and amazing speakers can sound away from traditional front-firing ones. Immense soundstage, truly 3D holographic imaging, a musical stage that floats in front of you that you can walk around. Certainly not as forward as the Wilsons and lacking that attack and slam, but this is more than made up for by the many ways it is better than the Alexandrias.

Try a demo first before you plunk down that amount of cash for the X-2s. You can't go wrong with the top of the line Wilsons, but it doesn't hurt to make sure you're getting the absolute best speaker for your budget.