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Wilson Alexandria V2

I need a little feedback on these speakers. So, I am very close to purchasing a pair of these. I currently have Maxx2's. My dilemma is, do i go with a new pair of Alexandria V2's or do a go with refurbished upgraded pair of V2's. Is there any audible difference in the two?

My Maxx's are great speakers but i'm constantly blowing the midrange capacitors. All the info that I have rec'd says the Alexandrias can be driven at a much heavier load than the Maxx's and that they are more efficient. is this true?

Could you also please give me your overall thoughts on the Alexandria V2's. my amps are VTL Seigried's and I listed to all types of music.

thanks
jon_p

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bflowers
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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
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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:-)
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