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Summary of Contents for WILSON AUDIO Alexx
- Page 1 A l e x x I n s ta l l at i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e o n t e n t s 1 — WA s P s �...
- Page 2 A l e x x I n s ta l l at i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e 2 � 5 — C � � 2 4 e C t i o n o n f i g u r i n g P P e r i D r A n g e...
- Page 3 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3 9 o o f e r a m p i n g e S i S t o r...
- Page 5 1 — WA s P s e C t i o n 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 Please take the time before you attempt to setup up your Alexx to review the contents of your Alexx tool and spike kit. Set these items in an accessible area as you will need them during the setup process. See the two graphics below :...
- Page 7 An instructional video outlining the Wilson Audio Setup Procedure ( WASP) can be found here: wilsonaudio.com/WASP. The proper positioning of your new Alexx within your room is critical in order to extract its formidable per formance envelope. When carefully followed, the WASP has proven to be the most effec- tive method for setting up Wilson loudspeakers.
- Page 8 A l e x x I n s ta l l at i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e the room. Your voice will have an overly heavy, “chesty ” quality because of your proximity to the rear wall. While speaking, slowly move out into the room, progressing in a direction parallel to the sidewall.
- Page 9 1 . 2 —WA S P e c t i o n reflect (echo) in front of you. This is caused by the return of the room’s boundar y contribution; your voice is now interacting with the opposite wall. At the point where you begin to hear the reflected sound of your voice, you have reached the outer edge of the Zone of Neutrality.
- Page 10 A l e x x I n s ta l l at i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e When carefully followed, the WASP has proven to be the most effective method for setting up Wil- son loudspeakers.
- Page 11 The location of your listening position is as impor tant 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 between the tweeters on each speaker.
- Page 12 This can cause out- of-phase cancellations, or comb filtering, which will cancel some frequencies and change the tonal balance of the music. Adhering to the Wilson Audio Setup Procedure outlined in the previous section is the best method with which to position your loudspeakers.
- Page 13 1 . 2 —WA S P e c t i o n 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 to align the system for your listening position.
- Page 15 2 — A e C t i o n l e x x 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...
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Page 16: Section 2.1-Preparation
The Upper Array uses the combination of captive spikes and aspherical “time alignment blocks”. The spikes/block combination rotate the two upper modules to a prescribed position as a par t of the Alexx ’s propagation delay ad- justment. Additionally, the alignment blocks move fore -to-aft to achieve proper alignment relative to the other drivers. - Page 17 Section 2.2—Alexx Propagation Delay Adjustment Optimizing Propagation Delay in Your Room The Alexx system allows for different listening distances (away from the speakers) and listening ear heights (measured distances from the floor to your ear). For each distance/ear height combination there is a unique alignment ge - ometr y.
- Page 18 There are four char ts for the Lower Midrange Module. The first, “Alexx Lower Midrange Spike Length,” is a table determining the rear spike length for the lower module. The second, “Alexx Tweet- er Detent Position,” specifies the position of the bridge spike into the detent on the top of the tweeter module.
- Page 19 + Please call your dealer or Wilson Audio Specialtes for set up information. named “Alexx Upper Midrange Block Position.” This indicates the position of the upper block in the array. The third char t called “Alexx Upper Midrange Alignment Block Step” indicates the step upon the rear spike rests.
- Page 20 37 in 94 cm 36 in 91.5 cm + Please call your dealer or Wilson Audio Specialtes for set up information. the array. Reference the Propagation Delay Table labeled “Alexx Lower Mid- range Spike Length” above. Locate the corresponding ear height and listening distance for the lower-midrange module.
- Page 21 At the same time, install the two “A” spikes into the front recep- tacles. Refer to table on the previous page labeled “Alexx Tweeter De - tent Location.” This table indicates the detent location in which the cross member spike rests.
- Page 22 19.5 + Please call your dealer or Wilson Audio Specialtes for set up information. Refer to the table on the following page called “Alexx Lower Midrange Alignment Block Position.” Using your ear height and listening distance, locate the proper block position.
- Page 23 The module is quite heav y, and care should be taken to avoid scratching the front bevel with the t wo front spikes. Position your assistant to the rear of the Alexx. Have your assistant reach through the wing assembly and suppor t the bottom por tion of the module in order to safely guide the module into position.
- Page 24 If there is a number in the box associated with your listening distance and ear height, the Alexx Upper Midrange Module requires a spike. Locate the appropriate spike in your toolkit, and install into the rear spike receptacle on the bottom of the module.
- Page 25 Install the two “A” spikes into the front receptacles. Section 2.6—Mounting the Upper Midrange Module Preparing the Array Refer to the table on Page 26 called “Alexx Upper Midrange Alignment Block Position.” Using your ear height and listening distance, locate the proper block position.
- Page 26 91.5 cm 18.5 + Please call your dealer or Wilson Audio Specialtes for set up information. This number corresponds to the numbers on the block track. Use the 3/8 Allen wrench and loosen the block track. As is true for the Lower Midrange Module, the rear edge should line up to the number from the char t.
- Page 27 91.5 cm + Please call your dealer or Wilson Audio Specialtes for set up information. Position your assistant to the rear of the Alexx. Have your assistant prepare to balance the module and guide it into the proper block step.
- Page 28 A l e x x I n s ta l l at i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e The alignment block has numbers engraved on its left side, as viewed from the rear, that correspond to an assigned step. Lo- cate the correct numbered step from the char t above and rest the rear spike on this step.
- Page 29 D u l e S Section 2.8—Connecting the Upper Modules The Alexx uses binding posts that were designed in-house and are manu- factured exclusively for Wilson Audio. The design goal was to create a connector with superior overall sound quality, consistency, and longevity.
- Page 30 A l e x x I n s ta l l at i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e Connect the cable to the binding posts on the module. Note: Please ensure that you do not inver t the polarit y of the umbilicals in the Alex x.
- Page 31 P P e r o D u l e S The cable retention cover and the strategically placed holes allow you to dress the Alexx ’s ca- bles such that they minimally inter fere with the systems enclosure. W i l s o n...
- Page 33 3 — f e C t i o n 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...
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Page 34: Section 3.1-Spike Installation
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 to remove your Alexx spikes, you will be able to withdraw the set screw safely using the supplied Allen wrench. - Page 35 Attach the wrench to the lift bolt and begin to slowly raise the front of the Alexx by turning the bolt clockwise. After the front of the Alexx is high enough (you will need approximately one and a half inches of clearance beneath the caster), use the swivel caster wrench to loosen the casters.
- Page 36 Leveling the Alexx It is not necessar y to use the jack to level the Alexx. Place a level on the top of the woofer enclosure from the rear to check left to right oriented axis. If it is level, move to the next step.
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Page 37: Section 3.3-Removing The Protective Film
You may rotate the spike tips in place by using a vice -grip or toothed pliers. To find out which spike to lower, grasp the Alexx channel and rock it back and for th. This will identify the spike that is out of level from the other three. - Page 38 Section 3.4—Resistors By removing the small glass cover on the upper bevel on the rear of the woofer module of your Alexx, you may gain access to the resistor plate. These resistors ser ve several functions. Note: Only Wilson Audio replacement resistors should be used in your Alex x.
- Page 39 3 . 4 — r e c t i o n e S i S t o r S consists of a 0.75 ohms (2 X 1.5Ω in parallel), and the lower mid, which consists of 1.2 ohm (2 X 2.4Ω in parallel). The tweeter level consists of a 2.1 ohms (2 X 4.2Ω...
- Page 40 If mid to upper bass is lean in your installation, the for ward firing por t configuration is probably ideal. If your installation requires the Alexx to be installed close to the rear wall behind the speakers, star t by installing the por t in its front-firing configuration first so as to avoid potential bass overload in your room.
- Page 41 Reversing the Port Plug: The Alexx ships with the por t plug installed in the front of the woofer enclosure for a rear-firing por t configuration. To reverse the plug, do the follow- ing.
- Page 43 4 — s e C t i o n P e C i f i C At 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...
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Page 44: Section 4.1-Specifications
A l e x x I n s ta l l at i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e Section 4.1—Specifications: Enclosure Type Woofer: XLF por t, adjustable rear or front firing Enclosure Type Midrange: Lower: bottom-vented. - Page 45 4 . 2 — g e c t i o n r A P h i c A l i m e n S i o n S Section 4.2—Graphical Dimensions: W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
- Page 47 5 — t e C t i o n i m e A l i g n m e n t 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 36 in 91.5 cm No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike + Please call your dealer or Wilson Audio Specialtes for set up information. Alexx Tweeter Detent Position Listening Distance 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft...
- Page 49 13.5 19.5 18.5 36 in 91.5 cm 16.5 19.5 + Please call your dealer or Wilson Audio Specialtes for set up information. Alexx Lower Array Alignment Block Step Listening Distance 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft 12 ft...
- Page 50 91.5 cm No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike + Please call your dealer or Wilson Audio Specialtes for set up information. Alexx Upper Mid Alignment Block Position Listening Distance 8 ft 9 ft 10 ft 11 ft...
- Page 51 94 cm 36 in 91.5 cm + Please call your dealer or Wilson Audio Specialtes for set up information. W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
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Page 54: Section 6-Warranty Details
Section 6—Warranty Details 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. The Warranty Period is a period of 90 days from the date of... - Page 55 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 56 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 57 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 58 A l e x x I n s ta l l at i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warran- t y gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which var y from state to state.
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