Wilson Maxx 2

Thanks, Jonathan. You're right, but was wondering, hoping that there might be a way... ;^)

I know you had the originals at one point and probably went through many amps with them before going the Kharma Tenor route. With 95 db they start to become interesting for lower powered amps, but looking at those big woofers makes me wonder...

Thanks Cyto. Are you saying the Wp7 has more pinpoint imaging than the Maxx 2? Can those big boys disappear?

Samuel. Thanks for sharing your experience. Very interesting that i've also have been through the Sophias and 7's and was left looking for something more. The wp7 was an absolutely outstanding speaker, but was still a small speaker that was trying to sound like a big speaker. In hearing the Maxx's on 2 different occasions in very different setups and rooms, I felt like the speakers coherence was a major issue. The drivers did not integrate and was left hearing crossover points, tweeters, and a lack of the pinpoint precise imaging I crave and expect from Wilson. I went for the 7's. What did interest me about the Maxx's was that they were quite exciting to listen to and as stated above created a huge wall of sound effect with quite startingly powerful bass. It was fun to listen to but felt like it was just a bunch of drivers that never came together to sound like a whole.

BTW, How do the Alexandrias compare to the Maxx2? How close do the 2's come ? ;^)

Thanks again Samuel and to clarify my comments above on the Maxx's are on the originals not the 2's which I have not heard yet. I share your opinion that the newest generation of Wilson is less mechanical sounding than the previous as evidenced by yourself. They truly have eliminated the ever so slightly mechanical and hifi characteristics of earlier models that were initially quite impressive in the "sound" category and transition their line into the truly musical camp. That's a real accomplishment as they've maintained the traits like slam and imaging that make them impressive and appealing from an audiophool mentality to pushing true musical instrument capability in their newer models. The coherence of the Sophia and WP7 were truly remarkable for the design and if the Maxx2 has picked up the mantle then you truly are a happy man. I myself am chomping at the bit to hear them. Anyone in New England with these willing to open up their casa and host an Audiogon listening session? ;^) I'll bring the adult beverages...