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Wilson Audio Alexia V
Wilson Audio Announces Alexia V
Wilson Audio is well known for its continuous pursuit of “Excellence in All Things™” and persistent R&D advancements. As development finished on Alexx V® and as Alexia® Series 2 reached its five year anniversary, Wilson Audio’s Engineers were put to the test to see how far they could push Alexia’s performance envelope. What unfolded is nothing short of remarkable. More than thirty areas of improvement were identified and refined. Benefiting from the enormous evolutions found in Chronosonic XVX® and Alexx V, Alexia V truly sits upon the shoulders of giants.
Form Follows Function
V-Material is nested in the top of the woofer and midrange enclosures for increased vibration mitigation and control. By using X-Material throughout all three modules, and methodically refining the internal bracing and panel thicknesses, Wilson Audio's Engineers have enhanced enclosure damping to a new standard for this product category.
Differences from Alexia Series 2
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The Wilson Audio Alexia V delivers an uncanny, music-first presentation anchored by a magical midrange, backed by deep, controlled bass and an expansive soundstage that maps performers with microscopic detail. Reviewers from HiFi News and The Absolute Sound praise its dynamics, tonal realism and near-flagship engineering in a mid-sized floorstander.
Pros
- Reference-grade midrange that renders vocals and instruments with natural body, density and lifelike presence.
- Deep, controlled low end with authority and extension—so robust it often eliminates the need for a subwoofer in typical rooms.
- Huge, highly resolved soundstage and precise imaging that places instruments convincingly in three dimensions.
- Flagship-level engineering and build: advanced composite materials, in-house AudioCapX-WA capacitors and refined Acoustic Diode spike coupling.
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Cons
- Large, heavy cabinets demand substantial room space and careful placement; not ideal for very small rooms or easy relocation.
- Nominal 4Ω load with a ~2.59Ω minimum means buyers should pair with a high-current amplifier for best control and dynamics.
- Premium luxury pricing places it well into the high-end bracket; value is strong for its class but it remains a significant investment.
Sound Quality
96/100
Weighted average of sub-criteria below.
Bass
96/100
Dual 10"/8" woofers in a rear-ported enclosure yield deep, authoritative low end repeatedly praised across reviews. Reviewers call the bass 'phenomenal', 'jaw-dropper', and say it often removes the need for a sub, with excellent control and extension to ~19 Hz (RAR). This performance places it at the top of reflex designs; score set at the high end of the 'large tower' band (excellent).
Mid
96/100
QuadraMag midrange and design refinements deliver a 'magical', 'liquid', highly detailed and tonally authentic midband. Multiple reviewers highlight vocal realism, instrument body and coherence across the midrange; scoring reflects consistent, reference-level midrange performance for this class.
Treble
95/100
New CSC silk-dome tweeter and crossover refinements produce extended, refined highs with excellent detail retrieval and minimal harshness. Reviewers describe the top end as smooth, resolving and natural, with a touch of forward presence but no sibilance; outstanding treble for a high-end passive tower.
Soundstage Imaging
96/100
Consistently described as massive, holographic and precisely layered: width, depth and height are repeatedly praised ('macro-lens precision', 'instruments existing between and around the loudspeakers'). Imaging is highly focused and stable across reviewers, warranting a top-tier score.
Dynamics
96/100
Multiple reviewers note breathtaking macro- and micro-dynamics, slam and rhythmic 'bounce' with no signs of running out of steam even at high levels. The Alexia V is described as able to pressurize a room and reproduce transient impact with authority, supporting a high dynamics score.
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Build Quality
97/100
Top-tier engineering and fit/finish: extensive bracing, new V-/X-/S-materials, machined hardware and in-house components (including AudioCapX-WA capacitors) earn unanimous praise. Reviewers emphasize solidity, premium finishes and meticulous construction; score reflects near-flagship build standards.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive tower baseline applied. Speaker accepts bananas and spades via bespoke binding posts and includes Wilson's Acoustic Diode spike coupling; crossover uses in-house capacitors and shows a slightly improved impedance/sensitivity. Per passive-tower rules the feature score is kept at the fixed passive baseline of 80.
Value for Money
92/100
Priced in the high-end bracket (examples: US$67,500; UK ~£79,988; AU$114,995) yet multiple reviewers describe it as 'more affordable' than flagship models while bringing many flagship virtues to a smaller package. Reviewers call it justified at its premium price and 'an instant classic'—strong value within its luxury price tier but not characterized as a bargain.
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