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S e c t i o n 1 - W A S P S e t u p � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5
S e c t i o n 1 . 1 - W A S P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Z o n e o f N e u t r a l i t y : L e f t a n d R i g h t C h a n n e l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
S p e a k e r P l a c e m e n t V e r s u s L i s t e n i n g P o s i t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
S p e a k e r O r i e n t a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
S e c t i o n 2 - S a b r i n a A s s e m b l y � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 5
S e c t i o n 2 . 1 - U n c r a t i n g t h e S a b r i n a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6
I n i t i a l C h e c k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6
U n c r a t i n g t h e S a b r i n a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6
S e c t i o n 2 . 2 - B o x C o n t e n t C h e c k l i s t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7
S e c t i o n 3 - S e t u p o f S a b r i n a � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 9
S e c t i o n 3 . 1 - S e t t i n g u p S a b r i n a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0
P r e p a r a t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0
S e c t i o n 3 . 2 - S a b r i n a S p i k e s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents S a b r i n a I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s C o n t e n t s T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s �... - Page 2 S a b r i n a I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e A s s e m b l y ................2 1 S e c t i o n 3 .
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T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s W a r r a n t y L i m i t e d t o O r i g i n a l P u r c h a s e r ......3 6 D e m o n s t r a t i o n E q u i p m e n t . -
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S e c t i o n 1 — W A 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: Section 1�1-Wasp
An instructional video outlining the Wilson Audio Setup Procedure ( WASP) can be found here: wilsonaudio.com/WASP. The proper positioning of your new Sabrina within your room is critical in order to extract its formidable per for- mance envelope. When carefully followed, the WASP has proven to be the most effective method for setting up Wilson loudspeakers. - Page 7 S e c t i o n 1 . 1 — W A S P 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 8 S a b r i n a I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e reflect (echo) in front of you. This is caused by the return of the room’s boundar y contribution;...
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Page 9: Speaker Placement Versus Listening Position
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 10 S a b r i n a I n s t a l l a t 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 Wilson loudspeakers.
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Page 11: S P E A K E R O R I E N T A T I O
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 12 S a b r i n a I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e equipment, Wilson Audio has measured the correct geometric time domain alignment for different distance/ear height combinations. See the next section for details.
- Page 13 S e c t i o n 1 . 1 — W A S 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 15: S E C T I O N 2 - S A B R I N A A S S E M B L
S e c t i o n 2 — S a b r i n a A s s e m b l y W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s... -
Page 16: S E C T I O N 2 . 1 - U N C R A T I N G T H E S A B R I N
Note: In your listening room or home theater, clear out t wo spaces, one for your lef t and one for your right channel. Place the ODD numbered Sabrina in the LEFT channel sec tion and the EVEN in the RIGHT channel sec tion. -
Page 17: S E C T I O N 2 . 2 - B O X C O N T E N T C H E C K L I S
Note: The Sabrinas are very heavy and care should be taken to prevent injury. Section 2�2 – Box Content Checklist Now that you have unpacked your Sabrina, you can inventor y all the addi- tional items in the boxes. •... -
Page 19: S E C T I O N 3 - S E T U P O F S A B R I N
S e c t i o n 3 — S e t u p o f S a b r i n a W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s... -
Page 20: S E C T I O N 3 . 1 - S E T T I N G U P S A B R I N
S a b r i n a I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e Note: Before setting up the Sabrina, study carefully Sec tion 2 , “In Your Room.” It provides valuable information on determining the ideal room location for your speakers. -
Page 21: A S S E M B L
Sabrina to your amplifier. Locate the 1/2” nut driver from your tool kit. Attach the main output from the amplifier to the binding posts located on the bottom rear of the Sabrina. Use the 1/2” nut driver to tighten the binding posts. W i l s o n... -
Page 22: S E C T I O N 3 . 4 - R E M O V I N G T H E P R O T E C T I V E F I L
Do not over tighten. Section 3�4—Removing the Protective Film To protect the finish of the Sabrina during final manufacture, shipment, and setup in your listening room, we have applied a removable layer of protec- tive film over the finish. We recommend that this film be left in place until the speakers are in their final location in your listening room. -
Page 23: S E C T I O N 3 . 5 - R E S I S T O R
Woofer Damping (Q) Resistor The Woofer Damping (Q) resistor affects the way the Sabrina’s woofers W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s... -
Page 24: R E P L A C I N G A N O P E N R E S I S T O
Sabrina to cushion the painted side of the loudspeaker. • Make sure to apply masking tape on the floor to mark the place - ment of your Sabrina to ensure you can return them to their proper location. •... - Page 25 The resistors, located behind the plate on the bot tom of the Sabrina, ac t as an ul- tra-high- qualit y fuse which opens before a driver can be damaged by excess power.
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S e c t i o n 4 — S 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 28: S E C T I O N 4 . 1 - S P E C I F I C A T I O N
S a b r i n a I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e Section 4�1—Specifications: Enclosure Type Sabrina: Rear Por ted Woofer: 8 inches (20.32 cm) paper cone... -
Page 29: S E C T I O N 4 . 2 - G R A P H I C A L D I M E N S I O N
S e c t i o n 4 . 2 — G r a p h i c a l D 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 30: S E C T I O N 4 . 3 - S A B R I N A P H A S E C U R V
S a b r i n a I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e Section 4�3 —Sabrina Phase Curve A u t h e n t i c... -
Page 31: S E C T I O N 4 . 4 - S A B R I N A I M P E D A N C E C U R V
S e c t i o n 4 . 4 — S a b r i n a I m p e d a n c e C u r v e Section 4�4—Sabrina Impedance Curve W i l s o n... -
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S e c t i o n 5 — 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 34: S E C T I O N 5 . 1 - W A R R A N T Y D E T A I L
Section 5�1—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 35: R E M E D
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 36 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 37 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 38 S a b r i n a I n s t a l l a t 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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