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Old 05-03-2021, 12:33 AM
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Sure is a gorgeous pic, the finish looks wet! Wow. That pic is from Sound Sanctuary in Austin, Texas.
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Old 05-03-2021, 10:19 AM
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They say these Alexx V's are a Bargain...they are just as good as the very high priced XVX's

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOasKdEGvQY
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Old 05-08-2021, 02:47 AM
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I had the pleasure of listening to the new Alexx V's last weekend. They are a superb speaker. In the very large room that I heard them in, they could portray 'scale' like few others. Having heard the original Alexx, which also greatly impressed me, I would say that the new model is a step up in SQ. Slightly more extension at both frequency extremes. Whether the price difference of $26K is worth it, is questionable. The current price of the older Alexx makes it somewhat of a bargain..certainly IMO compared to the new models pricing.
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HiFi News Alexx V review by Ken Kessler and Paul Miller in the January issue:

"What the Alexx V represents, to this veteran Wilson listener, is
the utopian midpoint between the WATT’s focus and scale of the
Chronosonic XVX. This enormous system delivers the soundstage
and presence expected of a coffinsized construct, yet it produces
detail and precision to rival any point-source. It’s dangerous to
say these words, but here goes...the Alexx V is the best damned
speaker I have ever heard."
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Old 12-09-2021, 03:01 PM
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The current price of the older Alexx makes it somewhat of a bargain..certainly IMO compared to the new models pricing.
That's why I snagged one
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Old 12-10-2021, 02:16 AM
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The Alexx V also received a very positive review in the December 2021 Stereophile by Jim Austin. If I were in the market for a speaker in this price range, Alexx V would definitely be my choice.

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