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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
mofojo
2,306 posts
 
I think the opinion is just that most people think this is ridiculous just like a million dollar watch or painting just as you described. 
I can think just that and not care that it happens but still think its asinine. 
boxer12
8,656 posts
 
+1 esthlos13
emailists
923 posts
 
I would love to hear these speakers, even with the standard “crappy” paint, somewhere on the east coast.

I still remember decades ago hearing Dave Wilson himself demoing the original WAMM at sound by singer.

Since several people mentioned car paint, I recently had to have several panels on my 911 Targa 4S repainted, due to a parking mishap.

Hoping to keep the car looking good in an urban environment for many years to come, I am having the entire car wrapped in clear 3M rock guard.

Maybe speakers could also use the 3M material developed for helicopter blades in dessert storm. Maybe someone one will claim the material damps the cabinet and produces sonic benefits LOL.

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