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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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S e c t i o n 2 . 1 - U n c r a t i n g A l e x i a V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
I n i t i a l C h e c k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
U n c r a t i n g t h e W o o f e r M o d u l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4
U n c r a t i n g t h e U p p e r A r r a y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Conte n t s a b l e o f o n T e n T s o n T e n T s 1 — Wa s P s � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5 e C T i o n e T u P S e c t i o n 1 .
  • Page 2 l e x i a n s Ta l l aT i o n a n d a r e u i d e S e c t i o n 3 . 2 — A l e x i a V P r o p a g a t i o n D e l a y A d j u s t m e n t ... 2 1 L i s t e n i n g P o s i t i o n .
  • Page 3 a b l e o f o n T e n T s W o o f e r D a m p i n g R e s i s t o r ............3 4 5 —...

  • Page 5: 1 - Wa Sp S

    1 — Wa sP 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: Section 1.1-Wasp

    When carefully followed, the WASP has proven to be the most effective method for setting up Wilson Audio loudspeakers. Your authorized Wilson Audio Dealer is trained in this process, and is the best resource for you to ensure your loudspeakers are set up properly.
  • Page 7 1 �1 —Wa s P e C T i o n energy impar ted by the rear wall boundar y. Also notice that your voice is quite spatially diffuse (to your assistant, your voice will sound spatially large and difficult to localize) as you begin to ease away from the rear wall.
  • Page 8 When carefully followed, the WASP has proven to be the most effective method for setting up Wilson Audio loudspeakers. A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e...

  • Page 9: Speaker Placement Versus Listening Position

    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 Overcompensated systems are sometimes pleasing in the shor t-term, but long-term satis- faction is always achieved through proper balance. To make correct in-home set up of the Alexia V possible without test equipment, Wilson Audio has measured the correct geometric time domain alignment for different distance/ear height combinations. By...
  • Page 11 1 �1 —Wa s P e C T i o n W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 12 P P e r r r ay o o f e r...

  • Page 13: C At I O N N C R Aat I N G L E X I A

    2 — u e C T i o n n C r aT i n g l e x i a W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 14: Section 2.1-Uncrating Alexia V

    Uncrating the Woofer Module A minimum of two strong adults is required to set up the Alexia V. Locate the two largest crates labeled “Alexia V Lower.” These contain the woofer enclosures and are the first components of the system to unpack.

  • Page 15: U N C R A T I N G T H E U P P E R A R R A

    Woofer Module with drivers facing for ward for the best stabilit y. Uncrating the Upper Array The Upper Arrays are contained in a single crate labeled “Alexia V Uppers.” Unpack the enclosures using the following procedure: Cut the band wrapped around the crate. With the crate lid facing up, unscrew the wood screws securing the lid.
  • Page 16 You will be using tools and par ts in these kits throughout the installation process. Keep the Alexia V Tool Kit and Spike Kit at hand. Alexia V Tool Kit Alexia V Spike Kit...
  • Page 17 2 �1 — u e C T i o n n C r aT i n g l e x i a access to the bottom side. Slide the other hand under the Upper Array for suppor t, and carefully lift the enclosure out of the crate. The cloth grilles are attached to the enclosures.

  • Page 19: C T I O N S S E M B L I N G L E X I A

    3 —a e C T i o n s s e m b l i n g l e x i 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 - I N I T I A L A S S E M B L

    Ta l l aT i o n a n d a r e u i d e Note: Before setting up Alexia V, please carefully study Sec tion 1 and/or watch the WASP video. They provide valuable information on determining the ideal room location for your speakers. “AA” Spikes Section 3.1—Initial Assembly...

  • Page 21: S E C T I O N 3 . 2 - A L E X I A V P R O P A G A T I O N D E L A Y A D J U S T M E N

    For each distance/ear height combination there is a custom alignment geometr y. To make correct in-home set up of the Alexia V possible without test equipment, Wilson Audio has provided the correct geometric time domain alignment for different distance/ear height combinations.
  • Page 22 l e x i a n s Ta l l aT i o n a n d a r e u i d e position of the Upper Array is facilitated by the Alignment Block Steps (rotation) as well as the front-to-back location of the Upper Array—determined by the position of the Alignment Block.
  • Page 23 3 � 2 —a e C T i o n l e x i a r o Pa g aT i o n e l ay d j u s Tm e n T the floor directly below your ear canal. You should be relaxed in your chair, as you would be when listening to music.

  • Page 24: S E C T I O N 3 . 3 - M O U N T I N G T H E U P P E R A R R A

    Reference Section 6 for the front-to-back location of each module, along with the use of the proper length of rear spike of the upper arrays. Refer to the Alexia V Time Alignment Char ts and the procedure in the previous section to determine the correct Aspherical Propagation Delay spikes as necessar y, the Alignment Block position, and the proper step location for the spike.

  • Page 25: I N S T A L L T H E U P P E R A R R A Y A S F O L L O W

    3 � 3 — m e C T i o n o u n T i n g T h e P P e r r r ay Install the Upper Array As Follows Front Spike Tracks Install the front pair of shor t (“AA” length) spikes into the bottom of each Upper Array.

  • Page 26: S E C T I O N 3 . 4 - T W E E T E R M O D U L E P R O P A G A T I O N D E L A

    l e x i a n s Ta l l aT i o n a n d a r e u i d e Section 3.4—Tweeter Module Propagation Delay Refer to Table labeled “ Tweeter Detent Position.” Loosen the oval tether bolt on the rear of the tweeter module enough so that it can freely move front- to-back.

  • Page 27: S E C T I O N 3 . 5 - U M B I L I C A L C O N N E C T I O N

    Note: Please ensure that you do not inver t the polarit y of the umbilicals or connec t the ca- bles to the wrong binding posts on the Alexia V. Connec ting the wrong cables to the wrong binding posts will void the warrant y and potentially damage the drivers.

  • Page 29: C T I O N

    4 —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...

  • Page 30: Section 4.1-Spiking Alexia V

    Procedure (WASP) outlined in Sec tion 1. Before the spike/diode assemblies Set Scre w are attached to the bottom of Alexia V, the set up and fine tuning of your loudspeaker should be completed. Before spiking Alexia V, use masking tape to carefully mark their location.

  • Page 31: I N S T A L L A T I O N P R O C E D U R

    Note: This is a t wo person job. Do not attempt this by yourself. The Alexia V is heav y and may seriously injure someone if tipped over.

  • Page 32: Section 4.2-Leveling Alexia V

    Alexia V comes equipped with a built-in bubble level found on the top of the Woofer Module. Look at that bubble level and determine if the Alexia V is level or which side of the enclosure is lower than the rest making the enclosure uneven.

  • Page 33: S E C T I O N 4 . 3 - R E M O V I N G T H E P R O T E C T I V E F I L

    V, you may gain access to the resistor panel. These resistors ser ve several functions. These specialized resistors not only ser ve as a type of fuse to protect the Alexia V drivers, they also are used as tools for tuning the system.

  • Page 34: M I D R A N G E A N D T W E E T E R R E S I S T O R

    Note: Only Wilson Audio replacement resistors should be used in your Alexia V. Changing the value or brand of resistor will have a potentially negative ef fec t on the sonic per formance of your loudspeakers and can void your Warrant y.
  • Page 35 Note: These specialized resistors can be ordered from your Authorized Wilson Audio Dealer or on the Wilson Audio Online Store. Only use Wilson Audio replacement resistors in your Alexia V. Note: If you notice the sonic qualities of your system degraded or worsen you may have resistors that are damaged.

  • Page 37: P E C I F I C At I O N S

    5 — 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...

  • Page 38: S E C T I O N 5 . 1 - S P E C I F I C A T I O N

    l e x i a n s Ta l l aT i o n a n d a r e u i d e Section 5.1—Specifications: Enclosure Type Woofer: Rear Por ted Enclosure Type Midrange: Rear Vented Enclosure Type Tweeter: Sealed One —8 inches (20.32 cm) Paper Pulp Woofers:...

  • Page 39: S E C T I O N 5 . 2 - G R A P H I C A L D I M E N S I O N

    Section 5.2—Graphical Dimensions THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF REV. WILSON AUDIO SPECIALTIES. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF WILSON AUDIO SPECIALTIES IS PROHIBITED. 50 15 "...

  • Page 40: S E C T I O N 5 . 3 - A L E X I A V P H A S E C U R V

    Ta l l aT i o n a n d a r e u i d e Section 5.3 —Alexia V Phase Curve A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e...

  • Page 41: S E C T I O N 5 . 4 - A L E X I A V I M P E D A N C E C U R V

    P e d a n C e u r V e Section 5.4—Alexia V Impedance Curve W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 43: S A C

    6— T e C T i o n i m e 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 44 Ta l l aT i o n a n d a r e u i d e Alexia V Time Alignment Chart Alexia V Time Alignment Chart Upper Array Alignment Block Position Upper Array Alignment Block Position...
  • Page 45 46 in 117 cm 46 in 117 cm 44 in 112 cm 44 in 112 cm 42 in 106.5 cm 42 in 106.5 cm 40 in 101.5 cm 40 in 101.5 cm 6 �1 —T e C T i o n i m e l i g n m e n T h a r T s...

  • Page 47: C T I O N A R R A N T Y

    7 — 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 48: L I M I T E D W A R R A N T

    1(801) 377-2233 for information on location of Wilson Audio Dealers and authorized ser vice and repair centers. Most repairs can be made in the field. In instances where return to Wilson Audio’s factor y is required, the Dealer or customer must first obtain a re - be made in the field.

  • Page 49: 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

    Wilson 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 written at Dealer ’s sole expense.
  • Page 50 l e x i a n s Ta l l aT i o n a n d a r e u i d e • Replacement Resistors • Books and Literature P a r t s S t o r e •...

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