Photos Of New XLF And Silk Dome Tweeter

[steve williams]

Wilson XLF and Wilson X-2 Series ll with a view of the new silk dome tweeter

I had the privilege of being invited to the Wilson launch of the new XLF. Once again it remains eye candy with absolute precision in workmanship. Dave gave a summary of his thoughts and how he came about the XLF design with the new silk dome tweeter. You can see how carefully the tweeter is handled. The XLF is on the left and the X-2 Series ll on the right.Information I received was that the XLF is slightly shorter than the X-2 but much deeper thus allowing for more cabinet volume. The XLF is slightly less efficient (0.5-1 Db) than the X-2 which is 95. The crossovers are obviously proprietary but Dave said they are similar to the X-2

A few photos of me and Dave are included

 

[LL21]

Great photos! including one or two of yours truly! Thanks!

 

[FrantzM]

Ok!

Who's the skinny dude next to Dave Wilson?

Inquiring minds want to know ...

Way to go Steve .. Keep it up (or down?)

 

[JackD201]

Very interesting diaphragm. Looks like a pure dome but the surrounds have ring radiator looks. If it is, I'm thinking the XLF might have an even wider sweet spot.

 

[DonH50]

Well, that's a surprise, I was expecting a look more like your avatar...

I'm envious, looks like a great time! Although, Dave looks a lot older than when I last met him, how'd that happen? Even worse, you both have far more hair than I do now...

OK, on-topic, how did the sound compare between the two, and to your older model?

 

[steve williams]

Well, that's a surprise, I was expecting a look more like your avatar...

I'm envious, looks like a great time! Although, Dave looks a lot older than when I last met him, how'd that happen? Even worse, you both have far more hair than I do now...

OK, on-topic, how did the sound compare between the two, and to your older model?

Unfortunately it was a static display

 

[Orb]

Was the new tweeter a development learnt from the Duette?
I appreciate they are different tweeters so definitely not suggesting they are the same, just interesting it uses what seems very similar concept with the surround on the tweeter; possibly for similar results?

Cheers
Orb

 

[steve williams]

I honestly don't know if it is the same tweeter but I am betting not

 

[DEV]

Well, that's a surprise, I was expecting a look more like your avatar...

You beat me to it

Great pics Steve thx for sharing.

 

[DonH50]

Unfortunately it was a static display

Oops, I was not clear... I realized after I posted you had said the CES display was static, but didn't you get to hear them later?

 

[steve williams]

Oops, I was not clear... I realized after I posted you had said the CES display was static, but didn't you get to hear them later?

No one as far as I know heard the Reference DAC

 

[Orb]

I honestly don't know if it is the same tweeter but I am betting not

Oh I agree its definitely a different tweeter, but the concept of the outer guide seems to match and this is interesting as the Duette was meant to be more room benign design.
I can understand why you emphasise they are probably different as some may be negative and compare the XLF to the Duette and IMO this is would be wrong of them to do so, the interest is the concept of that guide and its ongoing development-experience IMO.

Thanks
Orb

 

[Lildebs888]

Was the new tweeter a development learnt from the Duette?
I appreciate they are different tweeters so definitely not suggesting they are the same, just interesting it uses what seems very similar concept with the surround on the tweeter; possibly for similar results?

Cheers
Orb

The new tweet is not the same tweeter as the Duette. However, the XLF is now using the Duette tweeter for the rear tweeter which is different from the X2 S2.

 

[Lildebs888]

New Video on the XLF:

The Observer and the XLF

From his earliest days as a loudspeaker designer, Dave has been transfixed by this observation: Why don't loudspeakers sound more like live, unampflified music? The Alexandria XLF project was launched as the most unrestrained effort to date to close the distance between live and reproduced sound. Despite the obvious fact that a loudspeaker will ultimately be judged by how it sounds, many designers instinctively devalue listening as an objective design tool. As a result, these loudspeaker designers reject the proven practice of the scientific method.

This latest Wilson video addresses how Dave Wilson refined the art and science of speaker design by using the reliable principles of the scientific method.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvQlGqzAbf8

 

[steve williams]

Very enjoyable Deb. It was even more special to see it at your CES event and to have met you and Daryl

 

[Orb]

The new tweet is not the same tweeter as the Duette. However, the XLF is now using the Duette tweeter for the rear tweeter which is different from the X2 S2.

Thanks Deb and very interesting.
Cheers
Orb

 

[Lildebs888]

Very enjoyable Deb. It was even more special to see it at your CES event and to have met you and Daryl

It was wonderful to meet you as well, Steve!

Thanks Deb and very interesting.
Cheers
Orb

You are welcome, Orb!

-Debby

 

[MylesBAstor]

First pair of XLF's and Thor's Hammer set up:

 

[Wasatch]

I remember back in 2003 I met Dave at Aurant's in SLC and he only had one of these speakers to show, so I'm guessing they were not even ready to go out yet. Actually we could not even listen to them at the time.

 

[Orb]

Looking forward to what is said about the XLF.
Cheers
Orb