Wilson Maxx3 vs Avalon Isis

Try Boulder amp's and you will be in heaven. Avalon speakers don't work all that well with tube amps because the Ceramic midrange need a very high dampening factor to control it. I know the Lamm 2.1 is not a tube amp but it doesn't have the power to control the Isis. I find the Boulder to be a match made in heaven with Avalon.

IT's not the woofer that is not giving you the output but the crossover controlling it. You would not have the midrange you have if they let that woofer fly free.

Alectiong: It is an interesting thread. Both the MAX 3 and ISIS would be close contestents. I have heard the big Wilsons but not the ISIS (I own the Avalone Ascents though. But my main system is based on the Apogee Fullrange, which is a whole different ball game).

For a serious listner and you souund like one, the best strategy is to listen to both yourself and see whcih one suits your taste. One thing you want to consider is that it is the amp-speaker combination. Different combinations can sound very different. I guess you own the Lamm and want to keep it? Then you will need to ensure which speaker works better with the Lamm.

Personally, I pay no attention to reviewes. Hear them yourself which you did. I would be curious to know more about your own comaprison.

Hi Mtdking & Gallant diva,
I have bought the Isis, and my amps will be the Karan monoblocks. My question was about what is so special with the Eton nomex/kevlar woofers that some brands like Avalon, Kharma, Adam, etc like to use them.

Alectiog: Congrats.

About the woofers, I do not know the answer. May be it is the price.....just kidding.

By the way where is that dealer located, the one that carries both the Wilsons and the ISIS?

Happy listening.

Only Avalon can answer that question. They had to pick a woofer and it was the Eaton. I'm sure it has to do with speed because of the ceramic midrange is a very light weight and fast cone. Eaton also makes some of the best drivers.

BTW all woofers take longer to break in because of the web is much bigger so it takes some time to loosen up. Don't about break in and just sit back and enjoy them.