The new Alexandria XLF is coming.

[Elberoth]

Announcing Alexandria XLF

Coming early 2012. The Alexandria XLF is a new model positioned above the existing Alexandria X-2 Series 2, which will continue in production. The retail price will be $195,000.00 U.S. Full details will be revealed in a press release December 15, 2011.

Preliminary information:
New driver technology developed by Wilson—details to come December 15, 2011. A completely new passive bass management system. Wilson’s have always been configurable in the time domain for each installation. The XLF designation refers to Wilson’s new bass management system. This simple system will allow users to optimize bass quality and extension to match the characteristics of the sound room. Since the system is completely passive, it avoids the sonic pitfalls endemic to all active bass management systems.

New Architecture. While instantly recognizable as an Alexandria, the XLF version has undergone a major cosmetic revision. Additionally, using Wilson’s latest cabinet-analysis tools, Wilson’s engineers lowered the already anishingly low resonant contribution of the enclosure.

The Alexandria XLF is constructed using Wilson’s latest composite materials, including S-material. Wilson is currently taking orders on a first-come, first-served basis. First shipments are expected early 2012. As mentioned, full details will be available December 15, 2011.

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[BlueChiaro]

Thanks, guys...another one in the line that I can't afford.

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[Volks]

Originally Posted by BlueChiaro

Thanks, guys...another one in the line that I can't afford.

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Your Sophia 3's are beautiful sounding speakers as well!!.

[thesaint519]

Originally Posted by BlueChiaro

Thanks, guys...another one in the line that I can't afford.

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Re: the Wilson XLFS; Maybe if I sell one of my kidneys, I'll be able to come up with the other half.

[NoahG]

Originally Posted by PartTimeJedi

I highly commend Wilson for using a soft dome tweeter, this will open the brand to many people like me, I have thought about the M3 but while it has been stunning, when I owned the Sophia I found too many issues with the tweeter being too ruthless (not forward, maybe a good thing - but not for me) and and found the same in Munich over 2 days last year with the Sasha, and it brought attention to itself. I foresee a soft-dome tweeter in the M4, that would be truly be amazing if it happened, that would be a speaker to keep for many years to come.

There won't be an M4.

[Charles]

Originally Posted by PartTimeJedi

I highly commend Wilson for using a soft dome tweeter, this will open the brand to many people like me, I have thought about the M3 but while it has been stunning, when I owned the Sophia I found too many issues with the tweeter being too ruthless (not forward, maybe a good thing - but not for me) and and found the same in Munich over 2 days last year with the Sasha, and it brought attention to itself. I foresee a soft-dome tweeter in the M4, that would be truly be amazing if it happened, that would be a speaker to keep for many years to come.

I have heard a lot of tweeters in my time. While there will certainly be improvements/replacements to the Maxx3 its tweeter simply is not ruthless, IMO. It's about as good as I have heard. It is important to note that treble midrange and bass are all matters of taste. In fact it is the BE/diamond type tweeters that cannot be listened to on axis because they are too hard/bright. Soft domes are known to sound rolled-off/soft. Again treble is a matter of taste. The real question regarding treble in a system is does it call attention to itself or is it integrated and in fact become "part" of the midrange for your ears in your room. If it does not then you have a slightly bright or slighty soft treble regarding the midrange. To me treble is predicated off the midrange. In my room no one would say that my Maxxes have a recessed midrange. The titanium Wilson tweeter perfectly matches the character of the midrange whose lead it follows.

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by Charles

I have heard a lot of tweeters in my time. While there will certainly be improvements/replacements to the Maxx3 its tweeter simply is not ruthless, IMO. It's about as good as I have heard. It is important to note that treble midrange and bass are all matters of taste. In fact it is the BE/diamond type tweeters that cannot be listened to on axis because they are too hard/bright. Soft domes are known to sound rolled-off/soft. Again treble is a matter of taste. The real question regarding treble in a system is does it call attention to itself or is it integrated and in fact become "part" of the midrange for your ears in your room. If it does not then you have a slightly bright or slighty soft treble regarding the midrange. To me treble is predicated off the midrange. In my room no one would say that my Maxxes have a recessed midrange. The titanium Wilson tweeter perfectly matches the character of the midrange whose lead it follows.

Charles
I disagree about diamond/BE tweeters. I prefer them over every other tweeter except possibly those on MBL's.

As you state treble is a matter of taste.

Jim

[Charles]

Originally Posted by Still-One

Charles
I disagree about diamond/BE tweeters. I prefer them over every other tweeter except possibly those on MBL's.

As you state treble is a matter of taste.

Jim

Precisely my point. Midrange is where the action is at. If your treble is simply an extension of the character of your midrange, then you have the treble you need. It doesn't matter whether it is BE, titanium, or silk, if the treble calls attention to itself then you have problems. I like the Wilsons because I like listening directly on axis. Wilson's are the first speakers I personally have owned that had a midrange/treble that was smooth enough to allow me to do this.

[BlueChiaro]

Originally Posted by Volks

Your Sophia 3's are beautiful sounding speakers as well!!.

Oh, I didn't mean to sound as if I were complaining...just poking fun at myself! The introduction of a new flagship is always exciting for any manufacturer and its devotees.

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[jfrech]

This sounds like a serious upgrade. I can't wait to hear them. I love my Maxx 3's maybe some used X2's will hit the market and help others be able to enjoy them. I know these speakers are incredibly expensive, but really deliver in my opinion. The new drivers are interesting...those might migrate down into the other models....