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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 07:03 AM
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Any one heard of wilson audio? does anyone here carry them? or have them? i am curious and am trying to indirectly get some info about a product of thiers. please
Old Sep 22, 2004 | 03:23 PM
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Sound Plus in Vancouver is the local dealer for Wilson Audio.
Or do you mean Wilson-Benesch ?
Old Sep 22, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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i heard they sell overpriced audiosphere research speakers
you know the one they sell out of the back of vans
Old Sep 22, 2004 | 04:36 PM
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Willson Audio make really nice products. They use Scan speak drivers. I have only heard the Watt puuuy (7th version I think, but I was very impressed. And they are very expensive and heavy.
Old Sep 22, 2004 | 04:55 PM
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Look, I'll cut straight to the point.

The least expensive pair is just over $20,000 US.

I've heard a few models, and they are very good. My only issue is with the top end, Dave Wilson tunes his tweeters to be a little too honest for my ears.

Anyone still interested?

Adam

(Edited price and model of most expensive speaker due to mistake on my part)

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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 04:57 PM
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Oh, and if you are trying to get info on the cabinet material they use, contact them directly via their website.
Old Sep 22, 2004 | 05:15 PM
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Adam...seen the new X2 prototype?

Yea, real expensive stuff...uses modded Scan and modded Focal drivers.

Incredible attention to detail in both the cabinets and x-over network.
Old Sep 23, 2004 | 12:48 AM
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Pinhead I hope you don't pay attention to ridiculous rumors like the one you mentioned.

And the speakers you mention are called among other names "Acoustic Audio" .

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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 01:24 PM
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the X2 isn't a prototype... if you're refering to the Alexandria. Both Brack's and Audio Excellence sells them here. Love the Grand Slams. Had a chance to listen to them at Audio Ex with Krell gear. Simply amazing.

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