There is no doubt that the direction of the Wilson line will be the incorporation of the new tweeter in all the models over a 2-3 period. Wilson, if anything, is very market savvy. The introduction of the tweeter on the flagship and then moving it down the line, is a very solid strategy and makes excellent business sense. For almost no (or nominal) increase in cost, he will be able to command a premium price for a true product differentiator and increase profitability. Very smart. I really fail to see why people don't respect this guy or why people love to denigrate him from afar. He has the heart of a music lover and the head of a businessman. You don't have to love his speakers (I'm not knocked out by most of the line) but I certainly admire the man.
I really fail to see why people don't respect this guy or why people love to denigrate him from afar. He has the heart of a music lover and the head of a businessman.
I think part of it is envy, part anger for his policies. On the former, I have read numerous comments over the years about such substandard products as the WITT and others, yet he's still very successful; the Maxx2 with that intentional frequency drop at 2kHz has been another. On the latter, people hate the fact he won't allow Wilson and Magico at the same dealership. Take it as you may. I personally despise the latter.
I was going back and forth listening to a pair of Focal Stella and Sonus Faber Aida speakers today.
Aida speakers were driven by; ARC 250's - ARC Aniv pre - Esoteric K-01 , cables transparent.
Focal Stella speakers, VAC pre - Audi Flight stereo - Esoteric.
These are new rooms for a dealer which need work so I was listening around such. In doing such it was interesting, the Aida's look stunning.
I was going back and forth listening to a pair of Focal Stella and Sonus Faber Aida speakers today.
Aida speakers were driven by; ARC 250's - ARC Aniv pre - Esoteric K-01 , cables transparent.
Focal Stella speakers, VAC pre - Audi Flight stereo - Esoteric.
These are new rooms for a dealer which need work so I was listening around such. In doing such it was interesting, the Aida's look stunning.
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Isn't that sorta like having Robin Leach, from Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, making neurosurgery decisions?
Isn't that sorta like having Robin Leach, from Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, making neurosurgery decisions?
Those are some massive tube monoblocks.
I did listen to both of these speakers IMO Stella was more resolving and had better dynamics. How was your experience?
Dev, what were your impressions about the two speakers? Any clear cut winner or is it a matter of taste? Stereotyping these products should reveal the Sonus as being sweeter with a more lush midrange while the Stella should have have the more extended and prominent highs resulting in a more detailed presentation. Is that the case here?
Both rooms need attention! (...) Really would not be fair to comment too much at this point, room with the Stella had allot of slap echo and the other room had balance issues but over all the Aida room sounded better but didn't really offer any depth in comparison. (...)