Chronosonic XVX

Reference Floorstanding Loudspeaker

Starting at $400,000 Per pair · Standard finish

The speaker that redefined what Wilson Audio is capable of. A four-way, seven-driver design with an open-gantry architecture that introduced technologies now cascading through the entire Wilson line.

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The Story

The Chronosonic XVX was a watershed moment for Wilson Audio. It introduced the QuadraMag midrange driver, V-Material cabinet construction, and in-house AudioCapX capacitors — a trio of innovations so significant that every Wilson speaker released since has incorporated them.

The open-gantry architecture eliminates pressure buildup behind the upper drivers, while four separate, independently adjustable enclosures enable time-alignment precision to within two microseconds at the listening position.

Seven drivers span a 16Hz–30kHz bandwidth with extraordinary coherence. The 7-inch QuadraMag AlNiCo midrange delivers a harmonic beauty and tonal density that reviewers have called the heart and soul of the Chronosonic. Twin woofers — 10.5-inch and 12.5-inch — provide bass that is both powerful and articulate.

Standing 76 inches tall with a visual presence that is equal parts sculpture and engineering, the XVX remains one of the most celebrated loudspeakers of the modern era.

Specifications

Type

Four-way floorstanding

Tweeter

1" CSC doped silk dome

Midrange

7" QuadraMag AlNiCo

Woofers

10.5" + 12.5"

Frequency Response

16Hz – 30kHz ±3dB

Sensitivity

91dB / 1W / 1m

Impedance

4 ohms nominal

Height

76 inches

Weight

685 lbs each

Enclosures

4 independently adjustable

Finishes

Full WilsonGloss range

Made In

Provo, Utah, USA

Key Technologies

QuadraMag Midrange

The driver that changed everything. This 7-inch AlNiCo midrange uses four magnets for exceptional linearity and a harmonic richness that defines the modern Wilson sound.

V-Material

Wilson's proprietary constrained-layer damping composite, first introduced in the XVX. Strategically placed throughout the cabinet to control resonance without deadening the music.

Open Gantry Architecture

The skeletonized upper structure eliminates pressure buildup behind the midrange and tweeter, improving clarity and reducing coloration.

Time Alignment

Four independently adjustable enclosures enable time-domain alignment to within 2 microseconds — the most precise of any Wilson speaker until the Autobiography.

AudioCapX-WA Capacitors

In-house designed and manufactured capacitors that improve high-frequency micro-detail and reveal spatial cues that other capacitors obscure.

Dual Woofer System

Two dissimilar woofers — 10.5" and 12.5" — work together to deliver bass extension to 16Hz with speed, control, and scale.

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Why Buy the Chronosonic XVX at AudioConcepts

Hear It First

The Chronosonic XVX is available for audition in our listening rooms, paired with world-class electronics from D'Agostino, Audio Research, McIntosh, and dCS.

Expert Setup

Wilson speakers reward precise placement. We'll set up your Chronosonic XVX with the care and attention it deserves — optimizing positioning and time-alignment for the best possible sound.

System Building

We'll help you build the complete system around your Chronosonic XVX — amplification, source components, cabling, and power — all matched to bring out its best.

Finish Consultation

With Wilson's extensive WilsonGloss finish palette, choosing the right color is part of the experience. We have finish samples in-store and can help you find the perfect match.