Chronosonic XVX.

[ALF]

Have there been any reports of the larger Wilson's attacking and eating their owners?

Yes

 

[microstrip]

Yes

Only if you keep them on the wheel castors. It is why Wilson advise users to fit the spikes as soon as possible.

 

[ALF]

Only if you keep them on the wheel castors. It is why Wilson advise users to fit the spikes as soon as possible.

Yep, that was me...caster mania with the big X-2 crash

 

[Steve Williams]

Only if you keep them on the wheel castors. It is why Wilson advise users to fit the spikes as soon as possible.

And how can you not use the supplied Wilson Audio jack. It is indispensable to me

 

[ALF]

And how can you not use the supplied Wilson Audio jack. It is indispensable to me

Steve, a XVX or a silently used WAMM with the extra two speakers in the magical midrange....

Anico...way to go WA.

Cheers!

 

[Joe P]

And how can you not use the supplied Wilson Audio jack. It is indispensable to me

So are these:

 

[ALF]

So are these:
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Sliders, sweet...

 

[Mdp632]

Has Wilson audio officially confirmed that this is the Xlf replacement?

Asking because xlf is still listed on their website with the other current line up.

 

[metaphacts]

There have been several MAXX 3's that have sold for sub $25K on Audiogon, I know because I was looking to buy a pair in the past. Currently there is a "Certified Pre Owned" for sale on Audiogon for $35K. This price seems to be outside of what the "actual used market" is for these speakers.

I assume you mean this one since it is the only one I see on Audiogon currently.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9gg19-wilson-audio-maxx-3-full-range

That speaker is
A) not Wilson Audio Certified AuthenticTM
B) not sold by a Wilson Authorized Dealer (a requirement of Certified AuthenticTM)

What a third party chooses to list a speaker for has nothing to do with Wilson Audio or the real market values we offer dealers for speakers. That third party dealers would choose to list so far above current market value always surprises me.

 

[the sound of Tao]

Have there been any reports of the larger Wilson's attacking and eating their owners?

Just a couple of packs of watchdogs were reported to have once gone rogue but apparently in the end a couple of well positioned bass traps got them back in line.

 

[XV-1]

So are these:
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I use these. Easy to slide my maxx3's around. Slightly more reasonable price.

https://herbiesaudiolab.com/collect...olation/products/cone-spike-decoupling-glider

 

[KeithR]

I use these. Easy to slide my maxx3's around. Slightly more reasonable price.

https://herbiesaudiolab.com/collect...olation/products/cone-spike-decoupling-glider

Love me some Herbies as well. I have the big decoupling gliders under my Devores due to neighbors below - has worked exceedingly well for 5 years unless i play hip hop

 

[Joe P]

 

[Ron Resnick]

What a beautiful video!

 

[Ron Resnick]

Hello Bill,

Are there any driver or component or cabinet or crossover or adjustability or manufacturing advancements in the XVX beyond what is embodied in the Master Chronosonic?

 

[PeterA]

It's based on the car industry's system of "Certified Pre-owned Cars." Take control of the used market, add minimum value, and most importantly keep the pricing disparity between new and used as small as possible.

Pass Labs did this years ago through Reno Hifi selling "reconditioned" older products at good prices with warranties, new boxes and inspections at the factory. This encouraged trade ins for newer product and upgrades. I think the program was/is very successful and easy shipping with electronics.

It will be interesting to see if many of these expensive speakers actually go to dealers for demonstration purposes. I know my local dealer is not getting another brand's flagship speaker because it is too expensive. They suggest a trip to the factory for audition and then they will provide set up and support but not have the speaker on display locally. I guess if you can pay for a $200K+ speaker, a plane ticket and hotel room are surely affordable.

 

[PeterA]

What a beautiful video!

I agree, but I find the pace too fast. The scenes move along too quickly to really appreciate the topic. I paused the frames just to be able to see the drawings, for instance. Perhaps it is intentional. Impressive, nevertheless.

 

[jeff1225]

Pass Labs did this years ago through Reno Hifi selling "reconditioned" older products at good prices with warranties, new boxes and inspections at the factory. This encouraged trade ins for newer product and upgrades. I think the program was/is very successful and easy shipping with electronics.

It will be interesting to see if many of these expensive speakers actually go to dealers for demonstration purposes. I know my local dealer is not getting another brand's flagship speaker because it is too expensive. They suggest a trip to the factory for audition and then they will provide set up and support but not have the speaker on display locally. I guess if you can pay for a $200K+ speaker, a plane ticket and hotel room are surely affordable.

To be clear, I fully support this strategy.

 

[Joe P]

 

[tima]

Joe, are you there?