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Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX
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In 2018, having completed work on the Sasha DAW, Daryl Wilson knew it was time to push his engineering team’s skills, passion, and expertise to further limits and extremes—just as his father had with the WAMM. From this inchoate desire, he began formulating ideas for his new flagship loudspeaker. Ideas that, in turn, launched an unprecedented wave of research and innovation within his design and engineering team, as well as feedback from Wilson Audio's manufacturing guild. The fruits of this intensity have now culminated in a new category of loudspeaker, one that sits comfortably alongside his father’s masterpiece.
Time & Sound
When developing the WAMM, the ultra-precise and minute adjustment of the modules in the time domain required more time and resources than any other single element. After more than a year of engineering time, Wilson completed the WAMM Master Chronosonic Micrometer system—a mechanism that facilitated the exact movement of the critical elements within the array. Like the WAMM, the goal for XVX’s time-domain accuracy was to approach the theoretical ideal, with adjustment increments in the two-millionths-of-a-second range with greater ease and simplicity.
Form
The format of the flagship loudspeaker fits Daryl Wilson's attitudes and convictions perfectly. He is extraordinarily compromise-adverse. Removing any constraints of price or practicality within the design equation felt liberating to Daryl. If Daryl had one advantage his father lacked, it was the WAMM itself. Some of the technology developed for the WAMM now resides in the Chronosonic XVX in a simpler form. More than in any other previous loudspeaker, Wilson will introduce more technology, features, and manufacturing processes in the Chronosonic XVX. Short of the WAMM itself, no other loudspeaker reproduces music as realistically or communicates the emotional power of the artists so eloquently.
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Time-domain accuracy and immersive imaging are the heart of the Chronosonic XVX, delivering time-domain accuracy, room-filling dynamics and ultra-resolved mids via its MTMM array, QuadraMag drivers and adjustable gantry. Reviewers from The Absolute Sound and StereoNET note its authoritative, weighty bass, expansive soundstaging and reference-class build that make it a no-compromise flagship.
Pros
- Exceptionally precise time-domain alignment and three-dimensional imaging enabled by the gantry and micrometer system.
- Deep, authoritative and well-controlled low end with orchestral weight and pitch definition.
- Reference-class build, finish and bespoke components (AudioCapX caps, machined gantry) that elevate overall reliability and presentation.
- Flexible installation features—adjustable XLF front/rear porting and multi-module micrometer adjustments—enable precise room matching.
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Cons
- Extremely high, cost-no-object price places it well beyond typical buyer budgets.
- Huge size and weight and the complexity of setup demand professional dealer installation and ample room space.
- Passive design requires robust amplification (minimum recommended power and low-impedance capability) to reach full potential.
Sound Quality
96/100
Bass
97/100
Dual large woofers (10.5" and 12.5") in optimized XLF ported enclosures and a 20Hz room-average response produce deep, authoritative low end. Multiple reviewers describe 'effortless', 'world-class' sub-bass authority with solidity, density and weight (double-bass and brass reproduction) and no sign of running out of steam. The unit's size/woofer complement and consistent reviewer language justify a near-reference score.
Mid
96/100
QuadraMag midrange architecture and carefully time-aligned modules deliver extremely neutral, smooth and highly resolved mids; reviewers note low coloration and exceptional timbral accuracy. Commentary cites a flat, neutral tonal balance and lifelike vocal/instrument presence, supporting a top-tier midrange rating.
Treble
94/100
Up-specced Mk5 Convergent Synergy tweeter (with a rear-firing ambience tweeter) provides extended, refined high-frequency detail and air without noted harshness. Reviewers report a seamless match to the midrange and improved extension; no significant brightness or sibilance complaints were recorded.
Soundstage Imaging
96/100
Gantry/micrometer time-alignment, rear ambience tweeter and precise module adjustments produce expansive, layered 3D staging with width, depth and height. Multiple reviewers describe a grand, immersive soundstage that 'disappears' the speakers and conveys venue presence convincingly.
Dynamics
96/100
Reviewers repeatedly praise effortless macro- and micro-dynamics, visceral slam and the ability to convey orchestral power without compression. Dynamics are described as wide, punchy and capable of dramatic crescendos, matching the XVX's heavy-duty engineering and high sensitivity.
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Build Quality
98/100
Massive, machined gantry, inert V-material enclosures, bespoke crossover components and exemplary fit & finish establish a new standard in materials and engineering. Reviewers emphasize maniacal attention to detail, premium parts (custom AudioCapX caps) and superb paint/finish — reference-class construction.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive tower baseline applied (80). The XVX includes extensive mechanical/time-alignment features (gantry, micrometer, Sono 1 setup system), adjustable woofer module orientation and serviceable internal cabling, but as a passive design the score is capped per baseline rules.
Value for Money
74/100
Performance and engineering are repeatedly described as class-leading, but the extremely high price (media-cited US$329k–$330k; product data lists ~$369k) make these a cost-no-object flagship. Reviewers praise sonic achievements but do not characterize the product as exceptional 'value' given its price.
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