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  • Page 1 n s t a l l a t I o n a n d a r e u I d e...
  • Page 2 Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e W i l s o n A u d i o ® i s a r e g i s t e r e d t r a d e m a r k o f W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s , I n c . S o p h i a ®...
  • Page 3 a b l e o f o n t e n t s ontents 1 — u � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 e C t I o n n C r a t I n G 1 �...
  • Page 4 Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e l & r s � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 2 2 n I t I a l l a C e M e n t o f t h e P e a k e r s...
  • Page 5 a b l e o f o n t e n t s 5 — s � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4 9 e C t I o n P e C I f I C a t I o n s 5 �...
  • Page 7 1 — u e C t I o n n C r a t I n G W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 8: Section 1.2-Preparation

    3/4" Combo Wrench Polishing Cloth to review the contents of your Wilson Audio Subsonic tool and spike kit. Set these items in an accessible area as you will need them during the setup process. See the two graph- Set Screws...
  • Page 9 Pa r a t I o n Uncrating the Wilson Audio Subsonic A minimum of three strong adults are required to set up the Wilson Audio Subsonic. The Wilson Audio Subsonic weighs over six hundred pounds, and care should be taken to prevent injur y.
  • Page 11 2 — I e C t I o n n I t I a l 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 12 The Wilson Audio Subsonic is shipped with casters installed on the bot- tom of the cabinet. Leave the casters on the Wilson Audio Subsonic as you move it to its desired location. Wilson Audio Subsonic can be installed either ver tically or horizontally.

  • Page 13: Section 2.2-Connecting The Controller

    Section 2.2—Connecting the Controller Connect the Controller to the Wilson Audio Subsonic Amplifier The “LOW PASS OUT ” connectors labeled “1” and “2” are the output signal connectors for the subwoofer amplifier. The Controller sums the left and right channels so both “1” and “2” outputs contain identical signals.
  • Page 14 Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Bypassing the High Pass Filter In systems where the main speakers are full-range, the subwoofer used with the controller can be configured more successfully without the use of the High Pass filter.
  • Page 15 2 � 2 — C e C t I o n o n n e C t I n G t h e o n t r o l l e r The controller directs the summed stereo channels to a single subwoofer or to multiple subwoofers used in conjunction with the controller.
  • Page 16 Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Locate the Line High Pass Output on the rear of the Controller. These connectors pass the high pass section of the signal to your main amplifier for your loudspeakers.
  • Page 17 2 � 2 — C e C t I o n o n n e C t I n G t h e o n t r o l l e r W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 19 3 — C e C t I o n o n t r o l l e r I n a l 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 20 In order to realize the full potential of your Controller, we recommend that you have a trained Wilson Audio Specialist install and per form the final adjustment and setup of your Controller. Wilson dealers are trained in the ar t of Controller setup.
  • Page 21 Section 3.2—Notes From David A. Wilson on the Test CD Wilson Audio has provided a test CD to aid you in the setup of your Con- troller. The following comments and recommendations refer most precisely to the use of the Controller in conjunction with a subwoofer in a two-channel mu- sic system.
  • Page 22 With two-channel music systems in moderately sized rooms, where high volumes are not required, the left and right speakers are often run full-range. This is par ticularly true when Wilson Audio speakers are used, as a result of their low distor tion and robust power-handling capabilities. The usual rationale for this approach is that the “full-range”...
  • Page 23 3 � 2 —n a � W e C t I o n o t e s r o M av I d I l s o n o n t h e e s t If your playback electronics have signal level metering facil- ities, use track 1 (1 kHz tone) to assure equal signal levels to both left and right loudspeakers.
  • Page 24 Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e better yet, if available, the “Flat ”/ non-weighted scale of your instrument.
  • Page 25 3 � 2 —n a � W e C t I o n o t e s r o M av I d I l s o n o n t h e e s t • Ears and meters are not directly interchangeable. They neither sample nor pro- cess the sound in a completely analogous manner.
  • Page 26 Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e level of the full-range response). If specific measurements are not available, I like to star t at 50 Hz with an 18-dB/octave LP slope.
  • Page 27 3 � 2 —n a � W e C t I o n o t e s r o M av I d I l s o n o n t h e e s t In,” and set the high pass frequency according to the acoustical measurements you have taken.
  • Page 28 Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e trum. If you have a spectrum analyzer, adjust the output level for greatest linearity and extension.
  • Page 29 3 � 2 —n a � W e C t I o n o t e s r o M av I d I l s o n o n t h e e s t criteria, optimize the setting of HP frequency control, which establishes the low frequency limit of your L &...
  • Page 30 Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e The EQ circuitr y in the Controller operates only in the Low Pass (LP) func- tion;...
  • Page 31 3 � 2 —n a � W e C t I o n o t e s r o M av I d I l s o n o n t h e e s t 28. Set the “Q” control at its “1.0” position. 29.

  • Page 32: Section 3.3-Break-In Period

    Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e ization is pretty specific, but can also alter harmonic structures. Turning the “Q” control counter clockwise to 0.2 results in a ver y broad, less frequency-selective adjustment, which usually will not provide enough specific correction.
  • Page 33 3 � 4 —t e C t I o n W e lv e v o l t r I G G e r o n t r o l s Twelve-volt Trigger Switch Table Feature Zero Volts Twelve Volts On/Off (Stand By) Stand By Mode Line/Processor Input...
  • Page 34 Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e The trigger is designed to be attached to two-state, relay switches which toggle between zero volts and twelve volts.
  • Page 35 3 � 4 —t e C t I o n W e lv e v o l t r I G G e r o n t r o l s W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 37 4 — f e C t I o n I n I s h I n G W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 38 The Wilson Audio Subsonic comes with a set of heavy duty spikes that provide acoustical isolation as well as optimal height placement for your Wilson Audio Subsonic. Brass disks that fit beneath the spikes are included for installations where spikes might damage the floor sur face (such as wood floors).
  • Page 39 Wilson Audio Subsonic on its side. A separate accessor y plinth is supplied in the event Wilson Audio Subsonic is placed on its side. This plinth features a special padded sur face on its upper that provides a degree of protec- tion for Wilson Audio Subsonic’s painted sur face.
  • Page 40 Using the por t holes and/or casters as hand grips, carefully tip the Wilson Audio Subsonic up enough that you are able to rotate the subwoofer onto its plinth. The second person should then rotate his side onto the plinth.
  • Page 41 Materials Required Note: This is a four person job. Do not attempt this by yourself. The Wilson Audio Subsonic weigh over 600 LBS and may seriously injure someone if W i l s o n A u d i o...
  • Page 42 Wilson Audio Subsonic woofer enclosure. Note: An assistant should stand to the rear of the Wilson Audio Subsonic to steady it. Attach the wrench to the lift bolt and begin to slowly raise the front of the Wilson Audio Subsonic by turning the bolt clock- wise.
  • Page 43 Note: It is ver y impor tant, at this point, that an able assistant stabilize the front of the Wilson Audio Subsonic until the rear spikes are attached and the unit is lowered. The Subsonic is slightly front heav y, so ex tra caution should be taken when installing the rear spikes.

  • Page 44: Section 4.4-Removing The Protective Film

    Place a level on the front to back oriented axis. If it is level, then your Wilson Audio Subsonic’s are level. Using the same process as above, adjust the front or rear spikes to achieve front to back level.
  • Page 45 Wilson Audio Subsonic Grills The Wilson Audio Subsonic’s grilles, three total, are attached using Wil- son’s unique austenitic stainless pin system. Each of the two grilles contain four pins. The grille frames are milled from solid “X” material. The threads are tapped directly into the “X”...
  • Page 46 If you choose to use your Wilson Audio Subsonic without grills, Wilson provides grommets that inser t into the receptacles to cover the grill holes.
  • Page 47 4 � 4 —r e C t I o n e M o v I n G t h e r o t e C t I v e I l M W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 49 5 — s e C t I o n P e C I f I C a t 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 50 Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Section 5.1—Specifications: Wilson Audio Subsonic Enclosure Type:...
  • Page 51 I l s o n u d I o u b s o n I C Section 5.2—Graphical Dimensions: Wilson Audio Subsonic W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 52 Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Section 5.3—Specifications: Controller Input Impedance: 22k ohms single -ended, 50k ohms bal. Inputs: Balanced and single -ended, Processor Outputs:...
  • Page 53 5 � 4 — G e C t I o n r a P h I C a l I M e n s I o n s o n t r o l l e r Section 5.4—Graphical Dimensions: Controller W i l s o n A u d i o...
  • Page 55 6 — W e C t I o n 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 56: Section 6.1-Limited Warranty

    Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e Section 6.1—Limited Warranty Subject to the conditions set for th herein, Wilson Audio warrants its electronics to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the Warranty Period.
  • Page 57 A RETURNED PRODUC T MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A WRIT TEN DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFEC T. Wilson Audio reser ves the right to modify the design of any product without obligation to purchasers of previously manufactured products and to change the prices or specifications of any prod- uct without notice or obligation to any person.
  • Page 58 Dealer, then purchaser may ob- tain a return authorization from Wilson Audio and at purchaser ’s expense return the product to Wilson Audio where the defect will be rectified without charge for par ts or labor.

  • Page 59: Section 6.6-Miscellaneous

    5 years, as provided above, by return and filing of completed Warranty Registra- tion at Wilson Audio within 30 days after product deliver y to customer and the product was professionally installed by the Wilson Audio Dealer that sold the product to the customer.
  • Page 60 Wi l s o n Au d i o S u b s o n i c I n s t a l l a t i o n G u i d e or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.