The $27,900 disappointment? Wilson Audio Watt Puppy 8 issues.

The speakers seem to be too much of a nightmare to deal with. Is Wilson in decline?

Nope. They are doing just fine. Imagine how happy the salesman is when he sells a pair of these: 

https://www.soundroom.ca/products/wamm

Thanks for making the point of the Wilson detractors. It isnt about what is good for the salesman. 

Oh and I see Merlin mentioned. Judd from Joule modified his personal Merlin speakers ever so slightly. I believe to tame the tweeter a bit. Compare the retail prices on the Wilsons vs the Merlins. I think it fair to expect less compromises (design flaws) with the Merlins.

I owned WATTS back in 1986 and through until Series 4. And then Puppies when they came out in 1988. I'm not sure what is "wrong" about them sonically, if one has heard them - and owned them - at length.

What's the "nightmare" aspect of the speakers? I must have missed it. 

@glennewdick 

The WATTS are 40 years old. They came out in 1984.