Alexx concerns

[Kippyy]

Thanks for the support. I won't give up and will have my dealer make another visit, and then perhaps contact Wilson Audio as a last resort.

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Kippyy

Thanks for the support. I won't give up and will have my dealer make another visit, and then perhaps contact Wilson Audio as a last resort.

I'm sure you will be happy in the end. It is a fantastic speaker.

[2fastdriving]

Originally Posted by Kippyy

Thanks for the support. I won't give up and will have my dealer make another visit, and then perhaps contact Wilson Audio as a last resort.

Yes, I definitely agree this is your escalation path. You WILL be happy with it, I am certain. Fantastic speakers.

Just curious, what are you driving them with?

[2fastdriving]

Oh...Burmester...should be sounding great!

[For The Love of Music]

Originally Posted by Kippyy

Good question.
The speakers were the only change.
My room is approx. 19 x 25 feet and open to the dining room with the ceiling up on the 2nd floor. Seating position is about 11.5 feet from one speaker, and 12.5 feet from the other speaker.

Hello -

Did I read that the dealer set the speakers in place and dialed them in?

Was this a Wilson dealer?

Curious what’s driving the two non-equal distances from the seating area?

Also wondering If the room is treated at all?

You do have amazing speakers, and this will be made right soon enough, although it may seem like an eternity it’s not.

We are all here for you!

[Bar81]

Originally Posted by Kippyy

B-At volumes I like to listen, certain electric guitar leads, piano notes or vocals seem a bit harsh.
I wonder if this is just how realistic or accurate the speaker presents the recording but it doesnt seem as full-bodied a presentation as the Alexias. This quality makes me feel that I am too close to the speakers, and that I have to reduce the volume to tolerate the treble which reduces the visceral impact I’d like to get from listening.

Any counsel is appreciated.

Unfortunately, despite all the praise for the speaker it has some serious issues as you can see from the waterfall plot in Stereophile's review:



That's potentially what you're hearing in the treble. It is bad enough that in the last (useless) paragraph where JA (if he needs to completely ignores the measurements and) blows sunshine up the manufacturer’s butt, even he has to grudgingly note how bad the waterfall plot is:

But there's a lot to admire in the Alexx's measured performance—as well as some things that raised my eyebrows, such as its waterfall plot and amplifier-punishing impedance.

Good luck.

[metaphacts]

Originally Posted by Kippyy

.. Seating position is about 11.5 feet from one speaker, and 12.5 feet from the other speaker.

Until this is corrected, results are not relevant.

Call your dealer.

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Bar81

Unfortunately, despite all the praise for the speaker it has some serious issues as you can see from the waterfall plot in Stereophile's review:



That's potentially what you're hearing in the treble. It is bad enough that in the last (useless) paragraph where JA (if he needs to completely ignores the measurements and) blows sunshine up the manufacturer’s butt, even he has to grudgingly note how bad the waterfall plot is:

But there's a lot to admire in the Alexx's measured performance—as well as some things that raised my eyebrows, such as its waterfall plot and amplifier-punishing impedance.

Good luck.

Yeah I read the measurements section. Measuring the speaker in MF’s driveway?? Evaluating a 452 lb behemoth in MF’s room??? Those that have seen MF’s room, would probably agree that a Yvette would be a better fit? What a circus.
Besides, low and punishing impedance and demanding amplifier loads are nothing new with Wilson speakers and anyone spending over $100k on a speaker would be able to afford a proper matching amplifier. Not that I haven’t heard various Wilson’s driven by low powered tubes or wasn’t ecstatic with D’Agostino Momentum monos myself on the other end of the spectrum. Utter nonsense that review was.

[Kippyy]

I should add that I had the same sonic concerns I expressed in my initial post about the Alexx when hearing them prior to purchase. I simply assumed their bass would be better than the Alexia, and the dealer told me the listening room was bass deficient. Maybe this is just how they are going to sound regardless? I'll work thru my dealer 1st,then Wilson. I guess a last resort is trading back down to Alexias.

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Kippyy

I should add that I had the same sonic concerns I expressed in my initial post about the Alexx when hearing them prior to purchase. I simply assumed their bass would be better than the Alexia, and the dealer told me the listening room was bass deficient. Maybe this is just how they are going to sound regardless? I'll work thru my dealer 1st,then Wilson. I guess a last resort is trading back down to Alexias.

You can always add a Thor’s Hammer.