As far as know it will not be carried. I heard that Wilson Audio had a generous part-exchange policy for recent buyers of the X2 - an usual procedure of this company in similar cases.
But I can be wrong about it.
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As far as know it will not be carried. I heard that Wilson Audio had a generous part-exchange policy for recent buyers of the X2 - an usual procedure of this company in similar cases.
But I can be wrong about it.
It took about one hour to our distributor to take the speakers from the boxes and move them to the listening room - the SF trolleys were really helpful.
They are really very heavy - must get some Teflon footers tomorrow to allow moving them for setup.
Meanwhile, I took two frequency response curves with the speakers in the arrival position. Still a lot of work to carry, but not too bad for a starting guess!
They are really very heavy - must get some Teflon footers tomorrow to allow moving them for setup.
Meanwhile, I took two frequency response curves with the speakers in the arrival position. Still a lot of work to carry, but not too bad for a starting guess!
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Microstrip , congrats , look forward to your findings.
I am curious as to how they compare dynamic wise to the maxx 3
I am curious as to how they compare dynamic wise to the maxx 3
After the plusses the downside of some/ a lot of bigsystems is that they are a bit slow in my opinion
They have big woofers to move air with , their settlingtimes dont always correspond with the mid /tweeter section
They have big woofers to move air with , their settlingtimes dont always correspond with the mid /tweeter section
Yes, agree...that is actually one of the toughest parts imho about using Subs in parallel with main speakers. In any event, I think the bass on the Magico that i've heard (not a big one) and big Wilsons is exceptionally nimble and deep which is nice.
It is now too early to have a reliable opinion on the Aida's - still only noticing the good things.
For the burn in - setup phase I am using only digital with a class-D amplifier
- the Metronome Kalista Reference with the matching converter C2A Signature the driving the Audio Research DS450 using a high quality passive - the Ben Duncan ProPassion built using Vishay resistors. But one thing for sure - they are "fast". Although these are very preliminary feelings, they image like no other speaker I have owned and soundstage is solid, massive, but ethereal and delicate in detail.
More to follow after the Metronome setup leaves the place - while it is here I have to listen!
Would love to read about your thoughts on Aida v Sonus Faber v Wilson X2 v Sound Lab A1s...
Still a long way until I can have an opinion. One thing is sure - after two days of moving them, taken measurements and a few listening sessions there is something permanent on them - an easiness and proper integration of the treble in the whole spectrum that bewitches us. They are faster than the SoundLabs and do not suffer from the problem that Andromedaaudio referred - sounding slow because of the bass.
Still dealing with the suckouts and peaks bellow the Schroeder frequency - I have put in place again the lateral Flutterfree panels for the preliminary tests. Moving the speakers and listening position I found I can get response down to 19 Hz - but with a suckout around 55Hz.
Listening this morning I found I have already had them in a better position - but I am not sure anymore where they were positioned at that best spot. Next week I will start a more systematic approach to setup, using also the CARA software - simulation is less violent that moving these 160 Kg objects and sometimes more rewarding!
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Still a long way until I can have an opinion. One thing is sure - after two days of moving them, taken measurements and a few listening sessions there is something permanent on them - an easiness and proper integration of the treble in the whole spectrum that bewitches us. They are faster than the SoundLabs and do not suffer from the problem that Andromedaaudio referred - sounding slow because of the bass.
Still dealing with the suckouts and peaks bellow the Schroeder frequency - I have put in place again the lateral Flutterfree panels for the preliminary tests. Moving the speakers and listening position I found I can get response down to 19 Hz - but with a suckout around 55Hz.
Listening this morning I found I have already had them in a better position - but I am not sure anymore where they were positioned at that best spot. Next week I will start a more systematic approach to setup, using also the CARA software - simulation is less violent that moving these 160 Kg objects and sometimes more rewarding!
When do you want Red Cross to begin dropping food packages?
Still a long way until I can have an opinion. One thing is sure - after two days of moving them, taken measurements and a few listening sessions there is something permanent on them - an easiness and proper integration of the treble in the whole spectrum that bewitches us. They are faster than the SoundLabs and do not suffer from the problem that Andromedaaudio referred - sounding slow because of the bass.
Still dealing with the suckouts and peaks bellow the Schroeder frequency - I have put in place again the lateral Flutterfree panels for the preliminary tests. Moving the speakers and listening position I found I can get response down to 19 Hz - but with a suckout around 55Hz.
Listening this morning I found I have already had them in a better position - but I am not sure anymore where they were positioned at that best spot. Next week I will start a more systematic approach to setup, using also the CARA software - simulation is less violent that moving these 160 Kg objects and sometimes more rewarding!
they're big! How do they compare in size to the Sonus Fabers?
They are really larger in size - but we have to remember that the SF Amati Futura was unanimously considered by every visitor as the more elegant speaker that had seen - specially in the black graphite finish.
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any issues with the downward firing sub against your hard wood floor
Have you used any of the trim switches on the back
Have you used any of the trim switches on the back
13' - 14.5' width x 31' long x 8' high. I am considering enlarging it about 1.5' in the speaker zone, but as it involves builders, noise and dust, it has been postponed sine die.
The back one third of the room doubles as my office - I listen from there when I post to WBF.
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