What can beat Wilson XVX for less money?

It's definitely possible to beat the XVX if you are willing to invest in a dCS Vivaldi stack, Dan D'Agostino Relentless amps, Transparent audio Magnum Opus cables, and professional room treatments to go with those speakers.

JBL K2 Everest series can produce a large dynamic and totally convincing soundstage with sexy smooth tone.  More amp friendly and easier to place as well.

.......this is easy for me at least  ; I never liked the sound of Wilson Audio and I realize that many do. Too strident of a sound for me and I agree with others who have commented here that when get up to this level of performance ; the room acoustics are the most important piece of your system.  

I have two systems. My main system has Alexia 1 and second system Magico A-5. I have just placed an order to replace my Alexia’s with the new Alexx V which I have auditioned. Why? Because the Wilson’s present such an incredible 3D holographic sound experience. That is my priority. YMMV

One of my friends has these all new $25K Mon Acoustic Supermon Isobaric Speakers from South Korea and these speakers must be heard to be believed ! He using some all new Sanctus Cables some of the best we have ever heard ! I’m saving my pennies for these speakers and cables for my last system I will ever buy.

https://monacoustic.us/product-supermon/?v=7516fd43adaa

https://monacoustic.us/cables/?v=7516fd43adaa

Mon Acoustic has compared their speakers to some of the best speakers at any price in some of these videos below ! 😃😲😈

https://www.youtube.com/@monacoustic4436/videos

Mon Acoustic speakers and Sanctus Cables will be at Axpona 2023 Show in Booth 646 !