WILSON AUDIO Alexx, Installation And Care Manual

Page 1: ...e r O r i e n t at i o n 1 2 S e c t i o n 2 A l e x x A s s e m b ly 1 5 S e c t i o n 2 1 P r e pa r at i o n 16 Pr e p a r at i o n 1 6 S e c t i o n 2 2 Al e x x P r o pa g at i o n De l ay A d j...

Page 2: ...t e r i a l s R e q u i r e d 28 I n s t a l l i n g Th e Te t h e r Bo lt s 28 S e c t i o n 2 8 C o n n e c t i n g t h e U pp e r M o d u l e s 29 S e c t i o n 3 F i n a l S e t u p 3 3 S e c t i...

Page 3: ...i f i cat i o n s 4 3 S e c t i o n 4 1 S p e c i f i cat i o n s 44 S e c t i o n 4 2 G r ap h i ca l Di m e n s i o n s 45 S e c t i o n 5 T i m e a l i g n m e n t C h a r t s 4 7 Ti m e A l i g n...

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Page 5: ...S e c t i o n 1 WA S P S e t u p W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Page 6: ...ll need them during the setup process See the two graphics below A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e Spike with nut A Spike 2 Spike 4 Spike 3 Spike 1 4 Allen Elbow 1 1 2 Set Screws Tether Bolt Polis...

Page 7: ...loud speakers are set up properly Viewing the video is the best way to learn how to properly employ WASP but we have also included an outline of it here Zone of Neutrality Left and Right Channel The...

Page 8: ...ially large and difficult to localize as you begin to ease away from the rear wall 3 At some point during your progression forward into the room you will observe a sonic transition in your voice it wi...

Page 9: ...Now position yourself against the side wall perpendicular to the intended speaker location Stand between the two tape marks Using the same procedure as above begin moving into the room toward the oppo...

Page 10: ...10 Alex x Install ation and Car e Guide A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e When carefully followed the WASP has proven to be the most effective method for setting up Wil son loudspeakers...

Page 11: ...e location of your listening position is as important as the careful setup of your Wilson Audio loudspeakers The listening position should ideally be no more than 1 1 to 1 25 times the distance betwee...

Page 12: ...portant aspect of speaker placement is how far from the back wall to place the speakers The closer a loudspeaker is to the back wall the more pronounced the low bass energy and centering of the image...

Page 13: ...S p e c i a l t i e s By measuring the distance from the speaker to the your ear when seated in the listening position as well as height of the listener s ear measured from the floor you will be able...

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Page 15: ...S e c t i o n 2 A l e x x A s s e m b ly W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Page 16: ...uring this process Preparation You will need the following items Supplied hardware kit Tape measure Known listening position Masking Tape The Upper Array uses the combination of captive spikes and asp...

Page 17: ...distances from the floor to your ear For each distance ear height combination there is a unique alignment ge ometry 1 Refer to the Propagation Time Alignment Charts throughout this section which can a...

Page 18: ...e spike into the detent on the top of the tweeter module The third labeled Alexx Lower Midrange Alignment Block Position determines the lower midrange alignment block s front to back location The four...

Page 19: ...o Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike 41 in 104 cm 2 2 2 No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike 40 in 101 5 cm 3 2 2 No Spike No Spike...

Page 20: ...3 3 3 3 40 in 101 5 cm 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 39 in 99 cm 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 38 in 96 5 cm 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 37 in 94 cm 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 36 in 91 5 cm 5 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 Alexx...

Page 21: ...ch the cross member spike rests 5 Loosen the tension spike located at the rear of the Tweeter Module This will enable the module to freely move front to back 6 At the center front of the milled alumin...

Page 22: ...cm 9 11 5 11 5 11 11 18 18 17 5 18 18 18 17 38 in 96 5 cm 13 12 5 12 13 13 19 19 19 19 19 18 19 37 in 94 cm 15 5 14 5 14 5 14 14 13 5 20 20 19 19 5 18 5 19 36 in 91 5 cm 17 16 5 16 16 15 15 15 20 21...

Page 23: ...7 7 6 6 37 in 94 cm 7 5 4 3 2 1 9 8 7 7 6 6 36 in 91 5 cm 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 8 7 7 6 Please call your dealer or Wilson Audio Specialtes for set up information Alexx Lower Array Alignment Block Step List...

Page 24: ...at it is resting completely to the rear of the step Section 2 5 Configuring The Upper Midrange Module Note This part of the install process must be completed before you install the modules into the ar...

Page 25: ...e No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike 42 in 106 5 cm 2 2 2 No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike 41 in 104 cm 3 2 2 2 No Spike No Spike No Spike No...

Page 26: ...6 16 14 13 13 13 39 in 99 cm 14 17 11 14 5 13 5 19 18 16 5 15 15 14 14 38 in 96 5 cm 13 20 14 16 16 21 5 19 19 18 16 16 15 37 in 94 cm 16 5 18 5 17 19 18 16 21 20 18 5 17 17 16 36 in 91 5 cm 18 5 22 1...

Page 27: ...3 4 3 2 9 8 7 6 6 5 36 in 91 5 cm 3 5 3 5 4 2 1 8 7 7 6 6 Alexx Upper Mid Alignment Block Step Listening Distance Please call your dealer or Wilson Audio Specialtes for set up information Ear Height 1...

Page 28: ...tion 2 7 Locking the Upper Midrange Modules Materials Required 2 Tether bolts for each of loudspeaker s Upper Midrange Mod ules Installing The Tether Bolts Note Do not use any tools to tighten the tet...

Page 29: ...y attached to their appropriate module This is accomplished as follows 1 Locate the cable marked Lower Mid Connect this cable to the Lower Midrange Module binding post labeled Mid Frequency 2 Locate t...

Page 30: ...s on the module Note Please ensure that you do not invert the polarity of the umbilicals in the Alexx Such an inversion will produce entertaining ambient effects but destroys the linearity and harmoni...

Page 31: ...t h e U pp e r Mo d u l e s 31 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s The cable retention cover and the strategically placed holes allow you to dress the Alexx s ca bles such that they minimally...

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Page 33: ...S e c t i o n 3 F i n a l S e t u p W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Page 34: ...pikes You will need to unscrew them when you level the Alexx Place the set screw into the other end of the diode with the Allen head toward the spike This will ensure that if for any reason you have t...

Page 35: ...the jack s lift bolt is exposed Place the lift plate so it is positioned about an inch behind the front facade of the Alexx woofer enclosure Note An assistant should stand to the rear of the Alexx to...

Page 36: ...abilize the front of the Alexx until the rear spikes are attached and the unit is lowered 6 Repeat the previous process of the caster removal spike inser tion on the opposite side of the enclosure The...

Page 37: ...same process as above adjust the front or rear spikes to achieve front to back level Section 3 3 Removing the Protective Film To protect the finish of the Alexx during final manufacture shipment and...

Page 38: ...e for extended periods of time nor exposed to heat sources and direct sunlight Section 3 4 Resistors By removing the small glass cover on the upper bevel on the rear of the woofer module of your Alexx...

Page 39: ...istor There is a 23 4 ohm barrel resistor barrel resistor for woofer level This resistor is pre installed in the base of the Bass Module and should not be changed by the end user Resistor Fine Tuning...

Page 40: ...installed close to the rear wall behind the speakers start by installing the port in its front firing configuration first so as to avoid potential bass overload in your room However if another loudsp...

Page 41: ...handle 2 Remove the aluminum port cover plate installed over the plug The port cover is secured by gaskets and pins that keep the plate secure no tools are required to remove the plate 3 To remove th...

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Page 43: ...S e c t i o n 4 S p e c i f i cat i o n s W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Page 44: ...System Shipping Weight approx XLF port adjustable rear or front firing Lower bottom vented Upper Rear Vented Sealed One 10 5 inch 26 67 cm One 12 5 inch 31 75 cm Two 7 inch 17 78 cm 5 75 14 61 One 1...

Page 45: ...Se c t i o n 4 2 Gr ap h i c a l D i m e n s i o n s 45 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s Section 4 2 Graphical Dimensions...

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Page 47: ...S e c t i o n 5 T i m e a l i g n m e n t C h a r t s W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Page 48: ...in 101 5 cm 3 2 2 No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike 39 in 99 cm 2 2 2 2 2 No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike 38 in 96 5 cm 2...

Page 49: ...4 14 13 5 20 20 19 19 5 18 5 19 36 in 91 5 cm 17 16 5 16 16 15 15 15 20 21 20 20 19 5 Alexx Lower Array Alignment Block Position Please call your dealer or Wilson Audio Specialtes for set up informati...

Page 50: ...No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike 47 in 119 5 cm No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike 46 in 117 cm No Spike...

Page 51: ...4 4 3 3 45 in 114 5 cm 10 10 9 8 7 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 44 in 112 cm 3 10 9 8 8 7 6 5 5 4 4 3 43 in 109 cm 4 2 1 9 8 7 6 6 5 4 4 4 42 in 106 5 cm 4 3 2 10 9 8 7 6 5 5 5 4 41 in 104 cm 3 4 3 2 9 8 7 6 6 5 5...

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Page 53: ...S e c t i o n 6 W a r r a n t y W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Page 54: ...days after product delivery to the customer the customer must have returned the Warranty Registration Form to Wilson Audio Alternatively the warranty may be filled out on line Requirement No 2 The pr...

Page 55: ...son Audio s factory is required the dealer or customer must first obtain a return authorization Purchaser must pay for ship ping to Wilson Audio and Wilson Audio will pay for shipping of its choice to...

Page 56: ...Limited Warranty is for the sole benefit of the original purchaser of the covered product and shall not be transferred to a subsequent purchaser of the product unless the product is purchased by the...

Page 57: ...r immediate resale to the retail customer Wilson Audio products are warranted for a period of 90 days unless extended to 5 years as provided above by return and filing of completed Warranty Registra t...

Page 58: ...d Car e Guide A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Limited Warran ty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which...