WILSON AUDIO/ cost vs. value

06-10-06: Bartokfan
Grant, as much as I admire a particular amp designed in germany/built in china, I'd never buy a chinese speaker.

Bartokfan, are you referring specifically to the Von Schweikert VR 4 Gen III HSE, which I mention in my post, or are you referring to other speakers in the Von Schweikert line?

The VR4 Gen III HSE were designed and built in El Cajon, CA USA, not China. In fact, when I recieved mine, the shipment was delayed for a day because the varnish was still wet.

Tvad, not refering to Von Schweikert. What I was getting at it China may build some electroics/many designs copies from french, or designed in europe, when it comes to speakers they have a ways to go to catch up to the Danes. I realize many here do not want to see ssales on amps go to the chinese, but this is what the new world economy is all about. Think about this, the latins from all over central america come to this country for decades now, and in ever increasing numbers, which i have no issues with. Miami is the "capital of cuba". But for some reason they ALL (90%) buy Toyotas. That is (used to be 100%) a japenese car. Don;'t you think if they REALLY love this country they'd at least consider a Detroit car? They do not.
I do not post much on the amp forum cause everyone can pick and chose his style. Speakers is a different animal, for the most part. Some are in fact better than others.

Bartokfan, which Tyler speakers do you own, or which Tyler speakers have you heard? Please specify the context in which you heard them.

Tvad , have not even 1 Tyler. I am basing my opinion on the fact he uses the same drivers as my seas' kit. I figure the sound msut be close. I have plans to pick up a pr of Systems 2, the 3 way, sometime next yr. Wish I could offer a more solid opinion. There is areview out on Tyler in one of the audio mags, this month.

Ah, gotcha, Bartokfan.