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$27,500 for whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat???

$27,500 is a nice chunk of change, even in the audiophile world.  I think we can all agree on this.  You can get a pretty kick ass system for that amount.  I think we can all agree on this, too.  I just read something at stereophile.com that almost...almost made me choke on my triscuit.   Luckily for me, I had water ready to go, knowing how dry those things are.  $27,500 is the price for a paint upgrade, a color called cranberry pearl finish on a pair of speakers made by Wilson, the Chronosonic XVX.   Now, when we hear the name Wilson, we all know what that means.   But come on man,  $27,500 for a paint upgrade. 
shtinkydog
shtinkydog OP
673 posts
 
So, I just remembered, Wilson used (and maybe still does) a 6.5" paper mid supplied from SB acoustics.  The thing was $65.  So i don't know what's worse, a $27,500 paint job, or putting in a $65 mid in a six figure speaker, even worse, both!  So you tell me, who's shafting who? 
andy2
1,545 posts
 
The thing was $65. So i don’t know what’s worse, a $27,500 paint job, or putting in a $65 mid in a six figure speaker, even worse, both!
You can look at it both ways:
1. The SB woofer is way underpriced.
2. Or the Wilson is way overpriced.
Or both are way overpriced.

Or looking at it another way, the cabinets are smoking killing hot.

Or may be Wilson is using top of the line Mundorf silver gold oil with a mix of Vaseline for lubrication.  
shtinkydog OP
673 posts
 
Andy, I agree.  All Wilsons should come with a vat of Vaseline lube cuz the buyer is getting shafted. 
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noromance
9,737 posts
 
I posted once in the same vein about $30,000 cables. Boy was I flamed for rattling the cage. I’m now a lot more zen about what folks want to do with their money. Even when it’s patently obvious value is not evident. The only thing I can’t help feeling is that somehow someone somewhere is suffering or being ripped off in the process of manufacture, distribution and transaction.
boxer12
8,656 posts
 
I enjoy my Wilson's immensely. Why the hate? 
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