Wilson's Chronosonic XVX loudspeaker over 3/4 of a million US dollars

The state or the art would be the best designer with the best tools in the best facility using the best parts.  The final product would be manufactured to the tightest tolerances and have the best quality control.  Does Wilson employ the best designer?  Do they have the best tools or best facility for developing a state of the art product?  It seems really unlikely to me.  It seems far more likely that the appeal of Wilson is that of luxury products in general.  It's probably mostly about having something that others can't.  It's the pride of being better via personal possessions.  It doesn't make me angry, I'm just not interested.

@mikelavigne Thanks, I have no problem with you either, but you can also push buttons. Neither of us pushes buttons or has ability to push the envelope like the ‘guru’...and I know both of us wouldn’t get away with what he does on that site. Like I stated before, the guru has absolute impunity...we both know why. BTW, I have never...never..pushed anyone’s buttons, or the ‘envelope’ unless I have been pushed first...not once. OTOH, your tolerance level for the type of behavior at that site is far more than mine.( the mods having a few ‘blind spots’ does not work for me!)..is that a good thing?

ok @jon_5912

you've told us what Wilson Audio is not, but not made any case how or why you know that. 

if Wilson is not the most qualified to produce the top speaker, i assume you must know who is? enlighten us please. who might have more capable assets in place to surpass them?

do you actually know about state of the art speakers?

jon 5912.... if you’re not interested then why comment? 
wilson has the assets to create anything they want whether it meets your requirements or not. you’re not possessing knowledge but rather opinion. 
you’re also reeking of class envy which is not attractive. 

@daveyf

when i’m tempted to post negatively, i mostly don’t hit ’send’. or delete it quickly if/when i do.

and really, it works like a charm. i pick my battles very carefully, and it’s extremely rare they involve my hobby. if i’m rattled i go listen to music. it's what i find i need from the hobby, an escape from all that strife. the forums typically help with that by allowing for rich interaction and even great friendships. but i avoid the dark parts.