Looking for a new speaker. Wilson Maxx II ??

I recently purchased a pair of MAXX II's and I have owned several of the above mentioned speakers and a little food for thought for you.

-Every speaker I've owned is made with a certain brand of cable. Wilson are made with Transparent Reference XL ($11K)and all speakers I've owned sound the best with the cable they were made with.

-Wilson MAXX II bass cabinet and drivers need allot of big solid state power to controll. They will sound mushy in the bass if under powered. 500+ watts per channel will be required.

-Near field, far field, doesn't matter with the MAXX II, I am far field and they soundstage like a magician, hard to describe the dissapearing act.

-The new tweeters are the best Wilson has had very delicate and extended. Not "take your head off" harsh like the older ones. Just the right ammount of sparkle.

Consider a purchase of these to include a pair of at least Transparent Ref w/mm or up from there. and also consder it to include some big refined power, if it isn't the MAXX II will show how bad everything else in the system is.

I've heard the VR9 SE's and they are absolutely incredible. Until I can afford them, I'm using Dynaudio Evidence Temptations, which are also unbelievable. Having said that, you need good associated equipment, and especially , a good room. I've just moved into a dedicated room, and even without the full acoustic traetment (one wall's worth of panels are on order), the improvement in sound, with exactly the same equipment, is amazing.

David Shapiro

Deshapiro - Yes, of course the speakers interaction with the room is the biggest concert/potential bottleneck in every music system.

Orangej4 - Congratuations on the MAXXes. What other equipment are you using with them? Can you compare and contrast your experience with the MAXX relative to some of the other well-respected designs you've had the pleasure of owning?

Thanks!

Deshapiro, in my opinion you had the best of all big system, if I well remember: the Avalon Osiris...
In alternative, I do recommend again to look at big Egglestons (Savoy's). Best, luca.

Goatwuss,
The Maxx II compared to Revel Salon,MaxxII is a complete sound, not detached between crossover freq. Compared to Maggie 20, equal is mid resolutin and bass to boot. Krell LAT-1 with Master Ref Sub, Maxx II beats these in all area even bass and bass tonality. Comparedd to watt pupy 5.1- 6.0, 7.0- Maxx II is bigger and Deeper bass and floor to ceiling wall to wall not just between the speakers. I have not had the Von scheiket in my room but if I had to switch speakers I would buy the vr9's.