Deang Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 http://www.fortune.com/fortune/smallbusiness/technology/articles/0,15114,460275-2,00.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Selfless dedication to his trade for sure. Wanting and providing nothing but the best. Many can learn from some of his practices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Impressive discussion to say the least. However, the low quantity of sales and high R&D spend force the given pricing more than the processes and materials used. Has anyone ever heard the characteristics of any Wilson's? I'd be interested to hear them to try and decide how much they are really worth. If anyone knows where the public can go to hear a pair, let me know. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougdrake Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Mark - Here's the dealer locator: http://www.wilsonaudio.com/dealers/index.html There's one here in Scottsdale, but haven't taken the time to pop in for a listen. Doubt they have the WAMM's in the listening room, though DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artto Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 I've heard Wilson's largest systems. I'll put what I have up against anything Dave Wilson can produce & put money on it. They are nothing more than 'contraptions' with high price tags. I wouldn't have one even if they were the same price as a Klipschorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted July 22, 2003 Author Share Posted July 22, 2003 Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I checked out the Wilson Audio website and closely reviewed the products. Obvisously a man possessed. Some interesting looking speakers. The thing that struck me the most was the weight of the speakers. A 700 Lb. sub-woofer! The X1s were 1200 Lbs. a pair. That may make a difference to some people, but I really don't want to own a 700 Lb. sub-woofer, or 1200 Lb. speakers. I also don't want a cherry red laquer job on my audio equipment. Maybe on my truck! For the money, I'll keep the Klipsch, and the house I keep them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike82 Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Ditto Artto: I've heard the Wilsons many times. Yeah, they may cost a lot to build, but they sound like crap! "Hi-Fi" (in a pejorative sense) done to perfection. Real ear bleeders, especially the WATT I'll keep my Khorns anyday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted July 23, 2003 Author Share Posted July 23, 2003 I've never heard any of his designs. I just figured with that level of attention to detail -- how could it not sound great. Can we at least agree that the WAMM sounds better than the 901? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Do they come with a fork lift, and basement jack posts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Garrison Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 The newest version of the Watt/Puppy (the System 7) is a really, really good sounding speaker. They have them set up for display at Take5 in New Haven. To get them to open up, you need a lot of good quality power. Take5 drives them with Levinson 33H amps, which produce roughly a bazillion watts into practically any load. Of all the direct radiating speakers I've heard, the Wilsons come closest to the kind of dynamics you get with the horn loaded Klipsch systems. They cost an awful lot, and require a lot of power, but they sound great. IMHO. oh, wait, I haven't got one of those "H" things.... IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben. Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 ---------------- On 7/23/2003 3:14:04 PM Ray Garrison wrote: IMHO. oh, wait, I haven't got one of those "H" things.... IMO ---------------- HILARIOUS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invidiosulus Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 ---------------- On 7/23/2003 3:14:04 PM Ray Garrison wrote: The newest version of the Watt/Puppy (the System 7) is a really, really good sounding speaker. They have them set up for display at Take5 in New Haven. To get them to open up, you need a lot of good quality power. Take5 drives them with Levinson 33H amps, which produce roughly a bazillion watts into practically any load. ---------------- 1200 watts @ 1ohm And they weigh 220 pounds. My goodness. Peace, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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