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  • Page 1 n s ta l l at I o n a n d a r e u I d e...
  • Page 2 D e a l e r s 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 . W i l s o n A u d i o ( S t y l i z e d ) ®...

  • Page 3: 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 4 C s C i l i d 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 . 3 — M o u n t i n g B r a c k e t t o a S u r f a c e ..... . . 2 4 M a r k i n g L o c a t i o n .
  • Page 5 a b l e o f o n T e n T s C a r e o f t h e G r i l l e s ..............3 5 B r e a k - i n P e r i o d .

  • Page 7: Wa S P S

    1—Was 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 8: Section 1.1-Wilson Audio Setup Procedure

    Never theless, careful selection of the mounting location will improve the per formance of the Speakers. If you are able to be flexible as to the location of the Alida CSC on the wall, you will be able to more fully optimize their sound.
  • Page 9 Carefully stand on a ladder or a chair against the wall in the general location where you would like to place the Alida CSC. Position your head at the highest point possible for mounting the Alida CSC. Speaking in a moderately loud voice, and at a constant volume, project your voice out into the room.
  • Page 10 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 11: Section 1.2-Speaker Placement/Listening Position

    1 � 2 — s e C T i o n P e a k e r l a C e M e n T i s T e n i n g o s i T i o n Theoretically, the Zone of Neutrality for any room runs like a path, parallel to the walls all around the room.

  • Page 12: M U L T I - C H A N N E L A U D I

    C s C i l i d a n s Ta l l aT i o n a n d a r e u i d e quency exaggerations depending on where you are sitting. Multi-Channel Audio Multi-Channel audio systems and Home Theaters can be organized many different ways. Some use rows of couches.
  • Page 13 We realize that when used as a rear or side channel augmenting a Multi-Channel system, the loca- tion of the Alida CSC is generally set by the architecture of the room. However, if you have some flexi- bility in locating your Alida CSCs, we suggest that you use WASP as outlined above to find the Zone of Neutrality.

  • Page 14: F I N A L L I S T E N I N G R O O M S E T U P ( V O I C I N

    Final Listening Room Setup (Voicing) For Alida CSC’s size and single -module configuration, it is unmatched in its ability to reproduce the musical event and surround channel information. However, room acoustics and boundar y interactions affect the sound of a Loudspeaker to such a large degree that poor setup can seriously degrade your enjoyment of even the finest Loudspeaker.
  • Page 15 1 � 2 — s e C T i o n P e a k e r l a C e M e n T i s T e n i n g o s i 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 17: C At I O N N C R Aat I N G L I Da

    2 — u e C T i o n n C r aT i n g l i da W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 18 Gently lift the Alida CSC out of the crate and remove all other contents from the crate. Note: Alida CSC is heav y. Care should be taken to prevent injur y and/or damage to the produc t. Remove the plastic outer bag by tilting the Alida CSC over on one side and opening the bag at the base of the Alida CSC.
  • Page 19 Note: DO NOT CUT THE BAGS OFF THE ALIDA CSC. By using scissors or a knife, you could uninten- tionally mark the cabinet or damage a driver element. Keep the bags in case you need to repack- age the Alida CSCs.
  • Page 21 3— i C sC e C T i o n n s Ta l l i n g l i da W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 22: S E C T I O N 3 . 1 - I N S T A L L A T I O N P R E

    Note: Before setting up Alida CSC , 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. Section 3.1—Installation Prep You will need the following items: •...

  • Page 23: S E C T I O N 3 . 2 - S A F E T Y W A R N I N

    CSC, Wilson Audio’s Engineers have made the task of swapping the Loudspeakers relatively straightfor- ward by providing compatible mount locations on the Mounting Bracket. Simply remove the old Brack- et and replace it with the Alida CSC Bracket. The existing hole locations will correspond to those same holes in the replacement Mounting Bracket.
  • Page 24 C s C i l i d a n s Ta l l aT i o n a n d a r e u i d e M etal Mo un ti ng Brac ket Te mp late C emen t An cho r Dr ill 1 /4”...
  • Page 25 Mounting Surface Evaluation Wilson Audio has provided two different sets of wall anchor hardware, depending on whether you are mounting into wood or concrete. We have evaluated these anchors and found them to secure - ly attach the Mounting Bracket to sur faces in most domestic environments in the U.S.A.

  • Page 26: S E C T I O N 3 . 3 - M O U N T I N G B R A C K E T T O A S U R F A C

    Section 3.3—Mounting Bracket to a Surface The Alida CSC Mounting Bracket has been designed to mount onto concrete or at least 1.5” thick wood. Depending on your wall, you may need to reinforce the wall before attaching the Mounting Bracket.

  • Page 27: S E C T I O N 3 . 4 - I N S T A L L I N G A L I D A C S

    Alignment Block bracket. If properly attached, the bracket should be able to suppor t 200+ lbs. Section 3.4—Installing Alida CSC NOTE: Use caution not to scratch the Mounting Bracket sur face with the Tensioning Spike as you install the Alida CSC.

  • Page 28: P L A C I N G A L I D A C S C O N B R A C K E

    Tweeter is “aimed” directly at the main listener. Position the Alignment Spike into the spike detent that corresponds with the best aligned position of the Alida CSC to the listening po- sition. Lower Ali da CSC o n to t h e Cre sc en t...

  • Page 29: S E C T I O N 3 . 5 - C O N N E C T I N G S P E A K E R T O A M P L I F I E

    Note: Please ensure that you do not inver t the polarit y of the umbilicals. Note: Always attempt to keep the Speaker cables used with Alida CSC the same length. This will ensure that the signals arrive at each Speaker in the proper time frame as the signals travel the same distance to each Speaker.

  • Page 30: S E C T I O N 3 . 6 - L O C K I N G D O W N T H E A L I D A C S

    Section 3.6—Locking down the Alida CSC Locate the locking bolt on the side of the Alida CSC bracket (see page 26). This is a small al- len-head bolt that when tightened secures the Alida CSC from moving. Locate the 1/4” Allen head wrench, and tighten the bold against the cylindrical post.
  • Page 31 3 � 7— 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 Note: Tearing the film quickly and aggressively can damage the paint. Take care while removing the protective film near edges and corners to prevent paint damage in these areas.

  • Page 33: C T I O N A R E I N I S H

    4—C & f e C T i o n a r e 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 34: S E C T I O N 4 . 1 - R E S I S T O R

    Alida CSCs drivers, they are also used as tools for tuning the system. Note: Only Wilson Audio replacement resistors should be used in your Alida CSC. 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 4 �1 — r e C T i o n e s i s T o r s Alida CSC Resistor Values Tweeter 11.0 Ohm w/Heatsinks Midwoofer (2 x 22 Ohm in parallel) 12.6 Ohm w/Heatsink W i l s o n...

  • Page 36: S E C T I O N 4 . 2 - S U R F A C E C A R

    Dusting the Alida CSC It is impor tant that the delicate paint finish of the Alida CSC be dusted carefully with the dust cloth, which has been provided. We recommend that the following procedure be obser ved when dusting the Speakers: •...

  • Page 37: C A R E O F T H E G R I L L E

    Care of the Grilles Periodically, you will want to clean the Alida CSC’s grilles. This is best done by using a lint roller or the round brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner hose. Gently roll or vacuum the front sur face of the grille.

  • Page 39: 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 40: S E C T I O N 5 . 1 - S P E C I F I C A T I O N

    (65.58 cm) 13/16 Width—11 3/8 inches (28.84 cm) Depth—12 13/16 inches (32.48 cm) Alida CSC Weight Per Channel (with Bracket): 62 lb (28.12 kg) Total Approximate Shipping Weight: 230 lbs (104.33 kg) A u t h e n t i c...

  • Page 41: 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

    M e n s i o n s 1" 2.54 Section 5.2—Graphical Dimensions THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF WILSON AUDIO SPECIALTIES. ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF WILSON AUDIO SPECIALTIES IS PROHIBITED. " 11 3 "...

  • Page 42: S E C T I O N 5 . 3 - A L I D A C S C 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 —Alida CSC Phase Curve A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e...

  • Page 43: S E C T I O N 5 . 4 - A L I D A C S C I M P E D A N C E C U R V

    M P e d a n C e u r v e Section 5.4—Alida CSC 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 45: C T I O N

    6—M e C T i o n o u n T i n g h a r T W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 46 Ta l l aT i o n a n d a r e u i d e Section 6.1 —Alida CSC Mounting Chart A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e...
  • Page 47 6 �1 —a C s C M e C T i o n l i d a o u n T i n g h a r T Ear Height (Measured from Floor) Listening Distance (Measured on Floor) W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 49: W 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 50 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 can be made in the field.
  • Page 51 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 52 • New Grilles and Diffraction Blankets • WilsonGloss Care Products and Kits • Wilson Audio Signature Apparel • Upgrade Spikes and Binding Posts • . . . And More Visit our Ser vice Channel on YouTube to view How-To videos...
  • Page 53 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 54 w w w . W i l s o n a u d i o . c o m W i l s o n Au d i o 2 2 3 3 M o u n ta i n V i s ta L a n e P r o v o, U ta h 8 4 6 0 6 U n i t e d S tat e s o f A m e r i c a...

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