It amazes me how these threads predictably run ad nauseum.
For me, my mantra has "ALWAYS" been....."let your ears and your wallet decide. It should be that simple. If someone is happy with an $800 DIY kit, I have no problem. However, why is it that the same people all too often try to inflict their economic beliefs that those on the other side are either wrong, arrogant, seeking status or etc, etc?
Bottom line is that there is no correct answer other than for each of us to do what lights up our ears and rocks our sonic boat. I have owned at least 25 different sets of speakers over the past 35 years. Over the last 10 years I have worked my way up the Wilson line from WP 5.1's,WP 6's, MAXX's, X-1 Series 3 and now the X-2's. I couldn't agree more with the comments as to their absurd price. However I have toured the Wilson factory in Provo and seen the workmanship as well as the quality control that goes into the production of a pair of these speakers. It takes at least 2 weeks to build and finish a pair. The quality control is exceptional and the customer service is secondary to none.The staff at Wilson audio are always receptive to a phone call to give advice as to one's concerns. I have also visited Dave Wilson's home to hear a demo between the X-1 and the X-2. That was in October 2003. Just when I felt that I had the perfect system, I knew after hearing the X-2's, my X-1's sounded broken.I have done this hobby for 35 years. It is what I enjoy after a busy day at the office. It is rest and relaxation.I ordered my speakers in November 2003 and had to wait until April 2004 to take delivery as only 2 pair per week go into production. The wait was worth it. For the installation my dealer flew 2 installers to my house to take down my X-1's,crate them up and arranged to ship them out. They spent 2 days at my house setting up the X-2's and fine tune the system. In the course of those two days, many phone calls were made to Wilson Audio to ensure the exact positioning of the upper modules. When they left I felt that everything I have strived for in audio over the previous 35 years had been reached. What other company in the speaker business provides this same degree of customer satisfaction? IMO there just isn't a better speaker in the market today than the X-2. Certainly there are many in this price range or even higher. It is curious to me how it is only Wilson Audio that always takes the beating for his high priced speakers. Dave is sincere in his passion and quest to bring audio nirvana to we audiophiles. He is an absolute gentleman. Was it expensive for me? Absolutely. Based on my mantra, that is my story. I am certain however that I will never buy another set of speakers. My journey is complete.
For me, my mantra has "ALWAYS" been....."let your ears and your wallet decide. It should be that simple. If someone is happy with an $800 DIY kit, I have no problem. However, why is it that the same people all too often try to inflict their economic beliefs that those on the other side are either wrong, arrogant, seeking status or etc, etc?
Bottom line is that there is no correct answer other than for each of us to do what lights up our ears and rocks our sonic boat. I have owned at least 25 different sets of speakers over the past 35 years. Over the last 10 years I have worked my way up the Wilson line from WP 5.1's,WP 6's, MAXX's, X-1 Series 3 and now the X-2's. I couldn't agree more with the comments as to their absurd price. However I have toured the Wilson factory in Provo and seen the workmanship as well as the quality control that goes into the production of a pair of these speakers. It takes at least 2 weeks to build and finish a pair. The quality control is exceptional and the customer service is secondary to none.The staff at Wilson audio are always receptive to a phone call to give advice as to one's concerns. I have also visited Dave Wilson's home to hear a demo between the X-1 and the X-2. That was in October 2003. Just when I felt that I had the perfect system, I knew after hearing the X-2's, my X-1's sounded broken.I have done this hobby for 35 years. It is what I enjoy after a busy day at the office. It is rest and relaxation.I ordered my speakers in November 2003 and had to wait until April 2004 to take delivery as only 2 pair per week go into production. The wait was worth it. For the installation my dealer flew 2 installers to my house to take down my X-1's,crate them up and arranged to ship them out. They spent 2 days at my house setting up the X-2's and fine tune the system. In the course of those two days, many phone calls were made to Wilson Audio to ensure the exact positioning of the upper modules. When they left I felt that everything I have strived for in audio over the previous 35 years had been reached. What other company in the speaker business provides this same degree of customer satisfaction? IMO there just isn't a better speaker in the market today than the X-2. Certainly there are many in this price range or even higher. It is curious to me how it is only Wilson Audio that always takes the beating for his high priced speakers. Dave is sincere in his passion and quest to bring audio nirvana to we audiophiles. He is an absolute gentleman. Was it expensive for me? Absolutely. Based on my mantra, that is my story. I am certain however that I will never buy another set of speakers. My journey is complete.