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  • Page 1 M e z z o C o n v e r g e n t S y n e r g y O w n e r s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 ’ e z z o o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l a b l e O n T e n T s Contents �...
  • Page 3 ’ e z z O O n v e r g e n T y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l a b l e O n T e n T s 5 —...
  • Page 4 ’ e z z O O n v e r g e n T y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l 8 . 1 — r ........7 7 e c t i o n e p a i r r o c e d u r e S...
  • Page 5 T r O d u C T i O n Section 1.1—Mezzo Convergent Synergy Introduction From all of us at Wilson Audio Specialties—thank you for purchasing the Mezzo Con- vergent Synergy loudspeaker. The information contained within the pages of this manual will inform and instruct on the proper assembly, set up, and long term care of your Mezzo Convergent Synergy.
  • Page 6 —and for a variety of Mezzo Convergent Synergy instal- tantly, none of them were an ideal match to our midrange driver. The Convergent Synergy lation strategies. Whether the Mezzo Convergent Synergy is installed directly on the floor, tweeter rejects exotic materials in favor of a uniquely constructed silk dome design.
  • Page 7 With current technology, no single transducer can reproduce the full range at both near and far listening positions. With Mezzo Convergent Synergy, Wilson Audio takes this concept a logical step of music at realistic sound pressure levels while maintaining consistent dispersion. The further, addressing the issue of optimal driver dispersion in the large cabinet system.
  • Page 8 With the Mezzo Convergent Synergy, you and others you listen with, will hear your favorite recordings and soundtracks with true time coherency, full frequency range, unfet- S e c t i o n 2 — U n c r a t i n g tered dynamics, and vanishingly low distortion.
  • Page 9 • Masking tape (for use in speaker setup) Uncrating the Mezzo Convergent Synergy A minimum of two strong adults is required to set up the Mezzo Convergent Synergy. 1. With the crate lid facing up, unscrew the wood screws securing the lid. Re- move the lid.
  • Page 10 T e O n T e n T h e C k l i s T Now that you have unpacked your Mezzo Convergent Synergy, you can inventory all 1—5/16” Allen Head the additional items in the crate.
  • Page 11 If you purchased a Wilson Audio Mezzo Convergent Synergy Stand on which to mount your Mezzo Convergent Synergy, you will find the following items in the box with your stand: S e c t i o n 3 — I n Y o u r R o o m 4—3/8”...
  • Page 12 Wilson dealers are specially trained in set ting up Wilson loudspeakers and will ensure that you realize the full value of your purchase. What follows is an outline of the Wilson Audio Setup Procedure (WASP). When carefully followed, the process has proven to be the most ef fective method for set ting up Wilson loudspeakers.

  • Page 13: Section 3.2-Room Acoustics

    At the point where you begin to hear the low you to optimize the performance of your Mezzo Convergent Synergy. reflected sound of your voice, you have reached the outer edge of the Zone of Neutrality.
  • Page 14 ’ 3 . 2 — r e z z o o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l e C T i O n O O M C O u s T i C s •...
  • Page 15 ’ 3 . 3 — r e z z o o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l e C T i O n e s O n a n C e s found at certain discreet locations in the room.

  • Page 16: Section 3.4-Your Room

    ’ 3 . 4 — y e z z o o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l e C T i O n O u r O O M Structural Resonance...
  • Page 17 The location of your listening position is as important as the careful setup of your is always achieved through proper balance. 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. Therefore, in a long, rect- Center Channel angular room of 12’...
  • Page 18 The Surround channels will perform well in al- is placed in the corner. Since all Wilson Audio Speakers are phase and time coherent, it is most any location in which they are placed. The mounting bracket and the careful design...
  • Page 19 S e c t i o n 4 — I n i t i 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 20: Section 4.1-Initial Setup

    Mezzo Convergent Syn- ergy and personal tastes. While the Mezzo Convergent Synergy baf fle is designed such that the front baf fle is angled upward toward the listener, the spacers are provided to allow for additional rotation of the Mezzo Convergent Synergy, such as for installations where the listening position is close to the loudspeakers.
  • Page 21 Af ter determining the required rotation for the Mezzo Convergent Synergy, Sections 4.3- 4.6, assemble the spikes as follows: 6 – M igure easured...
  • Page 22 The Mezzo has been optimized for use with its purpose-built stand. When tion wrench, tighten the Weeter lideS you mount the Mezzo Convergent Synergy in most other locations you will begin to see orth nut snug against the diode more boundary interactions, which may alter the performance of the loudspeaker. Never- to prevent the spike assem- bly from coming loose.
  • Page 23 Set the rotation as follows: Note: Four small brass disks have been provided for use as spike pads. Place these under 1. Remove the casters from the bot tom of the Mezzo Convergent Synergy. In- the spikes to protect the finish of your floors.
  • Page 24 4. Bolt the Mezzo Convergent Synergy to the stand using the four 3/8 – 16 threaded socket head cap screws and washer provided (see Figure 10). Note: Do not overtighten the bolts; a snug fit is all that is required to secure the Mezzo 10 –...
  • Page 25 4 mounting holes located on the top of the mounted custom shelf. Section 4.6—Set Up #3 Mezzo Convergent Synergy on Custom Stand or 3. Using the provided 3/8 – 16 nut, bolt the Mezzo Convergent Synergy to the Shelf mounting bracket.
  • Page 26 Mezzo Convergent Synergy Setup Completed Spade Lugs This completes the initial setup of you Mezzo Convergent Synergy. Final system tun- The spade lugs of some of the high quality cables of ten used with the Mezzo Con- ing and voicing should be performed as outlined in Section 5. Section 5 will evaluate your vergent Synergy are angled to reduce pressures on the cable during installation.
  • Page 27 S e c t i o n 5 — T u n i n g a n d V o i c 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 28 Participating in numerous audio/multi-channel/home theater shows with very dif ferent and dif ficult acoustic environments necessitated this procedure. Currently, all Wilson Audio dealers employ this setup procedure for their customers, in order to quickly and predictably achieve the best performance from their systems (this procedure can be used successfully with ANY moving coil speaker system).
  • Page 29 • Place the speaker in an appropriate location relative to your screen and filter interaction between the speaker and the wall. Perform the side to side analysis as listening area. (Leave the Mezzo Convergent Synergy on the caster for this follows: process.)
  • Page 30 If needed, adjust the amount of rotation until the image height is correct. On a stand or floor mounted Mezzo Convergent Synergy, raising the front spikes will raise the image • Follow the processor instructions on level adjustment. Adjust the level on height;...
  • Page 31 O u n d y s T e M the Mezzo Convergent Synergy to be raised about 1”. This is because the ef fects of comb- nel will have good imaging characteristics, will be seamlessly blended, and should be just as transparent as the front channels.
  • Page 32 S e c t i o n 6 — C a r e o f t h e F i n i s h W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 33: Section 6.1-Care Of The Finish

    Dusting the Mezzo Convergent Synergy It is important that the delicate paint finish of the Mezzo Convergent Synergy be dusted carefully with the dust cloth, which has been provided. We recommend that the following procedure be observed when dusting the speakers: •...

  • Page 34: Section 6.2-Enclosure Technology

    Of ten Wilson speaker owners desire to change the look of their listening room by very tight tolerances, high hardness, uniform density, and dimensional stability. changing the color of their speaker grills. In addition to basic black, Wilson Audio of fers Adhesive a variety of grill colors to match most WilsonGloss finishes.
  • Page 35 Finally, like all Wilson products, the Mezzo Convergent Synergy is hand-craf ted with meticulous at tention to detail, with an unwavering commitment to excel- lence. Thus, the Mezzo Convergent Synergy will impart to her owner beauty and pleasure S e c t i o n 7 —...

  • Page 36: Section 7.1-Troubleshooting

    7 . 1 — T e C T i O n r O u b l e s h O O T i n g Section 7.1—Troubleshooting: Center channel is not operating: C h e c k t h e i n t e r c o n n e c t s f r o m t h e...
  • Page 37 ’ 7 . 1 — T e z z o o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l e C T i O n r O u b l e s h O O T i n g C h e c k t o s e e i f y o u r s p e a k e r c a b l e s If the problem persists:...
  • Page 38 S e c t i o n 8 — R e p a i r P r o c e d u r e s W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 39: Section 8.1-Repair Procedures

    Section 8.1—Repair Procedures Replacing an Open Resistor The Mezzo Convergent Synergy has a resistor that will protect the tweeter, in most cases, if the speaker is over driven during normal operation. This is done so that the driver is not damaged. Replace a blown resistor as follows: 1.
  • Page 40 ’ 8 . 1 — r e z z o o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l e C T i O n e p a i r r O C e d u r e s 7.
  • Page 41 ’ e z z O O n v e r g e n T y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l S e c t i o n 9 — 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 42 O n v e r g e n T y n e r g y p e C i f i C a T i O n s Section 9.1—Mezzo Convergent Synergy Specifications Tweeter Enclosure: One – 1” (2.54 cm), Doped Silk Fabric Dome Midrange Enclosure: One –...
  • Page 43 M e n s i O n s Section 9.3—Hourglass Stand Dimensions Section 9.2—Mezzo Convergent Synergy Dimensions W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 44 T a n d i M e n s i O n s Section 9.4—Mezzo Convergent Synergy on Hourglass Stand Dimensions Section 9.5—Column Stand Dimensions W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 45 Section 9.5—Mezzo Convergent Synergy Impedance Curve S e c t i o n 1 0 — T i m e - A l i g n m e n t T a b l e s...
  • Page 46 1 — f a b l e l a C e M e n T O n l O O r Table 1—For Placement on Floor Mezzo on Floor Listening Distance 36 in 38 in 40 in 42 in 44 in 46 in 48 in 50 in...
  • Page 47 ’ e z z O O n v e r g e n T y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l Table 2—For Placement on Stand Mezzo on Stand Listening Distance S e c t i o n 1 1 — Wa r r a n t y I n f o r m a t i o n 36 in 38 in 40 in...

  • Page 48: Section 12.1-Warranty Information

    Wilson Audio, an authorized Wilson Audio Dealer Technician or a ser- vice or repair center authorized by Wilson Audio to service or repair the product. Contact Wilson Audio at (801) 377-2233 for information on location of Wilson Audio Dealers and authorized service and repair centers.
  • Page 49 Wilson notice or obligation to any person. Audio by the dealer at dealer’s sole expense. Wilson Audio will pay return freight of its choice. A returned product must be accompanied by a writ ten description of the defect.