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Wilson Spikes

During a little confusion getting my Sophias shipped to me, the spikes were forgotten. This has sionce been resolved, but as a result of my inquiries I felt I needed to ask.

I was quoted for a set of replacement spikes - £350 - not dollars - pounds. I guess this is about $600 for eight spikes.

I read in my new edition of audiocandy that a set of spikes can be had for £3.95 - say $7.

What benefits does Wilson claim for these spikes? And was my local distributor just trying to take advantage of my difficult situation at the time?
dmurfet
gregm
3,395 posts
 
Geeez, I'm way behind the times...!
dmurfet OP
101 posts
 
Nope, I'm not joking, thankfully, the dealer I bought them from had only forgotten them and forwarded them when I reminded him.

It does strike me as very steep though....
porziob
316 posts
 
Since the spkr. is expensive, it follows that so will be the spikes. This is known as "banging the customer out". Generous amts. of KY help.
imt8t
4 posts
 
No surprise here.
That's why an oil change is $179 on a Porsche.
Plus tax.
stehno
1,453 posts
 
Gregm, that was really funny!! LOL.

Dmurfet, I don't know if Wilson or many other component manufacturers claim much if anything about the mechanical diodes (spikes) they make and/or sell with their products.

I wouldn't be surprised if some to many install them for looks, to hope for sonic gains, and/or to simply give the impression that they realize the performance gains from certain resonance engery transfer methodologies.

If they did realize the often times incredible sonic potential of superior vibration control methodologies, one would think the mfg'er would certainly make mention of the product and technology and performance gains that can be had when properly executed. And not just mention it as a footnote if anything at all.

If they (any mfg'er) ain't saying much about the technology that may very well be an indication that they don't have much to say.

Just remember that like all speakers or amps or cdp are not created equal, neither are the mechanical diodes.

-IMO
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