Wilson Maxx3 vs Avalon Isis

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.

Gallant_diva,
In my country, Wilson and Avalon are sold by different dealers.

Just curious: Do you find the Karans to be better than the Pass that was used in yoru auditioning? Thanks.

I auditioned the Maxx3 with Pass labs X350.5, while the Isis was auditioned with Ayre amps. There was no direct comparison. Having said that, I lived with Pass Labs XA100 driving Kharma 3.2 for over a year and found that was a decent match, though not great. When I had the bigger Kharma 3.2.2, I tried it briefly with a Karan 270 and I was very impressed.
Pass labs are highly regarded by many people. But for me living in warmer climate, the heat generated by Pass labs amps is a consideration.