Re: No more M22s?
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That would make it too easy
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Re: No more M22s?
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Well, it's obvious then isn't it?
House of the Rising Sone Out in the mid or far field Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated
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Re: No more M22s?
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Ian Colquhoun President & Chief Engineer
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Re: No more M22s?
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Hi rriev
Last night, at Excel Audio, I listened to a pair of Wilson ALEXX speakers, with a pair of Giant Wilson subwoofers, d'agostino Momentum amps, and preamp, Wilson stereo cross over for subs, a top of the line Clear Audio table with Goldfinger cartridge. The subs were driven by a pair of d'agostino amps. Nordost Oden cables all around.
Well, let me report, in my life, I have never heard anything like this system. An evening of Chet Baker. Glen Evan's, Harry Belafonte ... the closest to live perfomance I've ever heard.
AMAZING! And, amazingly expensive.
I can understand that if someone loves music, has a room large enough and is wealthy enough, this system would be a great choice.
Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.
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Re: No more M22s?
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Well, let me report, in my life, I have never heard anything like this system. An evening of Chet Baker. Glen Evan's, Harry Belafonte ... the closest to live perfomance I've ever heard I'm not saying that all high end stuff is not incredible ... I just think that one does not have to spend Lamborghini pricing to get that performance ... Now that said, you might have to spend as much as a new Toyota Corolla depending on what your goals are. I think that is why most of us hang around here and not the Wilson site.
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Re: No more M22s?
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Cork, are the M2 and M22 you compared both v4? The M22s are v2 - and just so you know, your frequent praise of the v4 driver is one of the things pushing me to get a new set of M22s. That and I really want the wod finish. Not sure of the M2 and since it's mounted I can't look. They're newer so I'm guessing yes, v4. Also, to be fair I never really compared the M22s and the M2s, the M2 were strictly for surrounds.
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Re: No more M22s?
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Hi Cork, We can still make M22s, in fact the product pages still exist but they are hidden: ...
Well this is great news, thanks Ian! I'll now get off the pot and pick a wood/finish. I was originally aiming for Mar2020, but I'll just get them and wrap them for myself for when the times comes. I'll also miss posting on other forums how much I like the M22s Well, I'll still love them, but they may be harder for people to get. (When you see an M22 post on HTF or AVS, it's probably me.)
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Re: No more M22s?
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No question. I'll never own a system like that, but I sure could appreciate it. You could spend that much more and get much less than I heard last night.
The trick is to get the best sound for what you are willing to spend.
I went by Excel Audio today to pay for the records i picked up last night, and listened to what I previously thought was an excellent system:
Wilson Sabrina speakers,Luxman 900u amp, and C900 preamp, Clear Audio Concept turntable and Koetsu Blue cartridge.
This system, no slouch, sounded like I was sitting in the bleachers. Last night, front row, live performance.
Listening to the ALEXX system ruined me. I can't wait until I can forget what it sounded like so I can enjoy audio again.
Correction about the ALEXX system, it used the Master Innovation turntable, not the Statement.
Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.
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Re: No more M22s?
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Cork, are the M2 and M22 you compared both v4? The M22s are v2 - and just so you know, your frequent praise of the v4 driver is one of the things pushing me to get a new set of M22s. That and I really want the wod finish. Thanks. I fully expect the v4 to put the v2 to shame. Walnut and Rosewood are my faves.
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Re: No more M22s?
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All is well, I placed the order for my long-awaited wood M22s! They'll probably be the last speakers I need, unless we get a retirement house with some sort of mini great room, then maybe M80s.
I do like the Walnut, Mojo; but I went with Cherry:Nutmeg.
For no particular reason I'll add that another reason Axiom should continue to prominently offer the M22 is that besides sounding awesome, they're aesthetically beautiful. The H-W-D proportions are perfect. I've found no other speakers that that look as refined as they sound. If anyone has any other interesting speakers they've seen, post a link.
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