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Wilson Alexandria V2

I need a little feedback on these speakers. So, I am very close to purchasing a pair of these. I currently have Maxx2's. My dilemma is, do i go with a new pair of Alexandria V2's or do a go with refurbished upgraded pair of V2's. Is there any audible difference in the two?

My Maxx's are great speakers but i'm constantly blowing the midrange capacitors. All the info that I have rec'd says the Alexandrias can be driven at a much heavier load than the Maxx's and that they are more efficient. is this true?

Could you also please give me your overall thoughts on the Alexandria V2's. my amps are VTL Seigried's and I listed to all types of music.

thanks
jon_p
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Dgad, you're right, it is the resistors i'm blowing. My room is pretty large too.
I have another set of Maxx 2's in a different system and have never had one problem with them but this room is much smaller.
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jfrech
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Hi Jon_p.

If you really have a large room and listen loudly, maybe try a top slight SS amp with a lot of headroom-just another option.

(better yet, get the x2's and a great SS amp :)

Out of curiousity, what's the rest of your system?
elevenmg
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I've listened to the Wilson Alexandria V2's and the Sigfried's. I think they are a match made in heaven! Also had Thor's hammer. Which I would also recommend.
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tabl10s
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I don't understand this playing loud thing. Most audiophiles go out of thier way to protect the ears, but blast music at levels high enough to damage(regardless if the sound is distortion free and you have a large room).
I never play loud(even with the guitar).
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shadorne
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My Maxx's are great speakers but i'm constantly blowing the midrange capacitors.

Have you considered trying pro gear? Most consumer designs don't like being driven hard as the drivers are not built for it. Soundstage won't even test a speaker above 100 db SPL as most consumer designs would be damaged.
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