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  • Page 1 P o l a r i s 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 Polaris Convergent Synergy Owner’s Manual 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 .

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 4: P O L A R I S

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  • Page 5: C T I O N

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  • Page 6 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l 9 – s � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 7 e C t i o n P e C i f i C a t i o n s 9 �...
  • Page 7 S e c t i o n 1 – I n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 8 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 9: Section 1.1 - Introduction

    Dave set out to design and build a monitor for this specific purpose. The result was the Wilson Audio Tiny Tot (WAT T). Ev- erything about the WAT T’s form was incorporated by Dave to serve its purpose as a porta- ble monitor.
  • Page 10 Wilson’s trademark transparency, tonal accuracy, and dynamic agil- ity to the “architectural” arena. Among the technical innovations of the Polaris Convergent Synergy: • The Polaris features the ground-breaking Wilson midrange drivers devel- oped originally for the Alexandria Series 2. When listening to live music, the interaction of the hall with the instruments in the ensemble created an interaction.
  • Page 11 1 . 1 – i e C T i O n n T r O d u C T i O n rejects exotic materials in favor of a uniquely constructed silk dome design that better meets all of Dave’s musical design goals. With the Convergent Synergy driver, Dave’s design requirement of ultra-low distortion and very robust power handling down in the lower part of its range are beautifully met.
  • Page 12 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l (for proper dispersion) and the time alignment of the driver (its relative dis- tance to the listener).
  • Page 13 1 . 1 – i e C T i O n n T r O d u C T i O n other than Wilson that recognize the need to correctly align their drivers, but they do so for only one theoretical listening position. The fact is, misalignment of the drivers by fractions of an inch will audibly degrade igure ypical loudspeakers exhibiT less Than opTimum...
  • Page 14 The Polaris Convergent Synergy cabinet is a further evolution of Wilson’s philosophy that truly great forms follow a corresponding function. It is a visual metaphor for the solu- tion Wilson Audio pioneered to address issues of phase coherence exacerbated by large speaker systems.
  • Page 15 S e c t i o n 2 – U n c r a t i n g y o u r P o l a r i s...
  • Page 16 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 17 Gently roll the Polaris Convergent Synergy out of the crate. Remove the plastic outer bags from each of the three modules. The Woofer Module is extremely heavy; removing the bag is a two-man job.
  • Page 18 Convergent Synergy. Section 2.2 – Crate Content Checklist Now that you have unpacked your Polaris Convergent Synergy, you can inventory all the additional items in the crate. Polaris Convergent Synergy Crate 1 – Owner’s Manual 1 –...
  • Page 19 1 – Caster Wrench 1 – Blue Polish Cloth 1 – 7/16” Ratchet Wrench 1 – Wilson Audio Spike Jack with Bag 1 – 2.1 ohm (parallel) spare resistor 1 – .5 ohm (parallel) spare resistor 1 – 18 ohm barrel spare resistor...
  • Page 20 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 21 S e c t i o n 3 – I n Y o u r R o o m...
  • Page 22 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 23 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 24 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l Stand against the wall BEHIND the location where you intend to position your loudspeakers.

  • Page 25: Section 3.2 - Room Acoustics

    (behind the speakers), they would intersect. Af ter you complete this procedure for the other loudspeaker, you will now have two rectangles, one on the floor on either side of the room. This same procedure will be used to locate your Polaris Convergent Synergy as a center channel.
  • Page 26 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l test for slap echo in any room by clapping your hands sharply in the middle of the room and listening for the characteristic sound of the echo in the midrange.
  • Page 27 3 . 2 – r e C T i O n O O M C O u s T i C s solution to eliminate slap echo is nonparallel walls. This is because, rather than support slap-echo, nonparallel walls allow the sound to dif fuse. This approach can be accounted for during the construction process.
  • Page 28 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l beside the speakers. It is our experience that all of these room treatment devices should be used judiciously.
  • Page 29 3 . 2 – r e C T i O n O O M C O u s T i C s standing waves in a room and is to be avoided for most direct radiator, full-range loud- speaker systems. Some benefit is achieved by placing the stereo pair of loudspeakers slightly asymmetrically in the listening room.
  • Page 30 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l Section 3.3 – Resonances Resonance in listening rooms is generally caused by two sources: •...

  • Page 31: Section 3.4 - Your Room

    3 . 4 – y e C T i O n O u r O O M a grossly exaggerated fullness, which tends to obscure detail and distort the natural tonal balance of the speaker system. Occasionally, however, there is just enough resonance to give a lit tle added warmth to the sound –...
  • Page 32 In this way, both speakers are firing the same distance to the back wall. The asymmetry of the walls in L-shaped rooms resists the buildup of standing waves (see Figure Polaris Convergent Synergy in a Dedicated Home Theater Home theaters can be organized many dif ferent ways. Some use rows of couches.
  • Page 33 The location of your listening position is as important 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. Therefore, in a long, rect- angular room of 12’...
  • Page 34 Convergent Synergy is used as a center channel, the distance from the main Lef t and Right channels, as well as the Polaris Convergent Synergy (as measured from the tweeters) should be equal in their relationship to the listening position. This maintains the time co - herence of the three front loudspeakers.
  • Page 35 S e c t i o n 4 – I n i t i a l S e t u p...
  • Page 36 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 37: Section 4.1 - Initial Assembly

    In order to realize the capabilities of the Polaris, we strongly recommend that you have it installed by a trained Wilson Audio installer. Your dealer will have a person trained in the art of the Polaris installation. If you choose to do this installation yourself, here are some guidelines to assist you.
  • Page 38 Propagation delay Alignment Propagation delay alignment accuracy of the Polaris has been established and verified by Wilson Audio. The graphs and charts used in this section are a result of this testing. Room Setup As indicated in Figure 4, the Polaris system allows for dif ferent listening distances (away from the speakers) and listening ear heights (measured distances from the floor to your ear).
  • Page 39 4 . 2 – g e C T i O n e O M e T r i C i M e O M a i n l i g n M e n T Audio has measured the correct geometric time domain alignment for dif ferent distance/ ear height combinations.
  • Page 40 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l If you are using the Polaris as ste- reo pair, repeat each step of this procedure on the lef t and right channels simultaneously.
  • Page 41 4 . 2 – g e C T i O n e O M e T r i C i M e O M a i n l i g n M e n T Note: The spike labeled B is always used in the front of the Midrange Module. Make a mark on the labeled “Midrange Spike Position”...
  • Page 42 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l 10. Make mark chart labeled Number 3, “Tweet- Module Spike Length”...
  • Page 43 4 . 3 – M e C T i O n O u n T i n g T h e i d r a n g e O d u l e vis a vis the listener. Install the rear “B” length spike into in the bot tom of each module (see Figure 5). Install the Midrange Module The Midrange Module is installed first.
  • Page 44 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l Section 4.4 – Mounting the Tweeter Module Refer to Chart (Section 10) labeled Tweeter Module Spike Length, and install the correct propagation delay spike in the rear of the Tweeter Module.

  • Page 45: Section 4.6 - Spike Installation

    T a l l a T i O n The Polaris uses binding posts that were designed in-house and are manufactured ex- clusively for Wilson Audio. The design goal was to create a connector with superior overall sound quality, consistency, and longevity.
  • Page 46 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l Place the set screw into the other end of the diode with the Allen head to- ward the spike.
  • Page 47 Installation Procedure Remove the midrange and Tweeter Modules. Slide the Wilson Audio Jack under the front of the Polaris, centered between the casters, so that the jack’s lif t bolt is exposed. Place the lif t plate so it is positioned about an inch behind the front of the Polaris woofer enclosure.
  • Page 48 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l • If your are using your Polarises in as left/right stereo pair, repeat the previ- ous process of the caster removal/spike insertion on the opposite side of the enclosure.
  • Page 49 Polaris, you may gain access to the resistor plate (see Figure 13). These resistors serve several functions. Note: Only Wilson Audio replacement resistors should be used in your Polaris. Changing the value or brand of resistor will have a deleterious af fect on the sonic performance of 13 - M &...
  • Page 50 Wilson Audio Warranty. Midrange and Tweeter Resistors The Midrange Level, which consists of two .5 ohm resistors in parallel, and Tweeter Level, which consists of two 2.1 ohm resistors in parallel, resistors provide precise level matching for the midrange and tweeter drivers correspondingly.

  • Page 51: Section 4.9 - Break-In Period

    All audio equipment will sound its best af ter its components have been broken in for some period of use. Wilson Audio breaks in all woofers and mid-range drivers for a 12 hour period. The drivers are then tested, calibrated, and matched for their acoustical properties.
  • Page 52 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 53 S e c t i o n 5 – F i n a l S e t u p...
  • Page 54 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 55 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 56 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l Section 5.2 - Left and Right Channels Determining Front to Back Distance The proper setup of the lef t and right channels is crucial for optimum system perfor- mance.
  • Page 57 5 . 2 - l 5 . 2 - l e C T i O n e C T i O n e f T a n d e f T a n d i g h T i g h T h a n n e l s h a n n e l s •...
  • Page 58 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l Section 5.3 - Integrating the Polaris into a Wilson Theater Note: Many processors of fer a setup guide that steps you through the integration of each of the speakers, specifically, setting speaker distances, delays, and phase rotation.
  • Page 59 5 . 3 - i e C T i O n n T e g r a T i n g T h e O l a r i s i n T O a i l s O n h e a T e r •...
  • Page 60 We recommend that you experiment with the placement of the subwoofer to find a balance of the above mentioned items with which you are satis- fied. For complete information on integrating a Wilson Audio WATCH Dog or Thor’s Ham- mer, please refer to your subwoofer owner’s manual.
  • Page 61 S e c t i o n 6 – C a r e o f P o l a r i s...
  • Page 62 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 63: Section 6.1 - Care Of The Finish

    Dusting the Polaris Convergent Synergy It is important that the delicate paint finish of the Polaris 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 64: Section 6.2 - Enclosure Technology

    Of ten Wilson speaker owners desire to change the look of their listening room by changing the color of their speaker grills. In addition to basic black, Wilson Audio of fers a variety of grill colors to match most WilsonGloss finishes. Contact your local dealer for grill cloth samples or to order replacement grills for your Polaris Convergent Synergy.

  • Page 65: Section 6.3 - Depth Of Design

    The use of these materials in the Polaris Convergent Synergy results in an enclosure that is inherently inert and lowresonant. All of these structural aspects are combined, allowing Wilson Audio to deliver a product that maintains the strictest struc- tural tolerances, durability, and reliability.
  • Page 66 ’ O l a r i s w n e r a n u a l W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 67 S e c t i o n 7 – T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g...
  • Page 68 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 69: 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: Polaris 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 70 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l i n g t h e a m p l i f i e r c h a s s i s . Tu r n t h e a m p l i f i e r o f f a n d d i s c o n n e c t i t f r o m t h e A C w a l l o u t l e t .
  • Page 71 S e c t i o n 8 - R e p a i r P r o c e d u r e s...

  • Page 73: Section 8.1 - Repair Procedures

    8 . 1 - r e C T i O n e P a i r r O C e d u r e s Section 8.1 - Repair Procedures Replacing a Blown Resistor The Polaris tweeter and midrange drivers are protected by resistors, which will open, in most cases if the speaker is over driven during normal operation before the driver is damaged.
  • Page 74 ’ O l a r i s w n e r a n u a l resistor. Remove the allen bolts at taching the resistor to its heatsinks. Using the 5/8” nutdriver, loosen the binding post and remove the open resis- tor.
  • Page 75 8 . 1 - r e C T i O n e P a i r r O C e d u r e s Make sure to heat up the solder joint completely and hold firmly in place until the solder sets. Replace the driver foam gasket.
  • Page 76 ’ o l a r i s o n v e r g e n t y n e r g y w n e r a n u a l W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 77 S e c t i o n 9 – S p e c i f i c a t i o n s...
  • Page 78 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 79 9 . 1 - P e C T i O n O l a r i s P e C i f i C a T i O n s Section 9.1 - Polaris Specifications Enclosure Type: Front Ported Woofer: Midrange: Rear Ported Tweeter:...
  • Page 80 Polaris 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 81 M P e d a n C e u r v e Polaris Convergent Synergy 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 82 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 83 S e c t i o n 1 0 – A l i g n m e n t T a b l e s Polaris Mid Spike Length Listening Distance Height (See (See (See (See (See (See (See (See (See 36"...
  • Page 84 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 85 1 0 . 1 – P 1 0 . 1 – P e C T i O n e C T i O n O l a r i s O l a r i s r O P a g a T i O n r O P a g a T i O n e l a y e l a y...
  • Page 86 ’ O l a r i s w n e r a n u a l W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 87 1 0 . 1 – P e C T i O n O l a r i s r O P a g a T i O n e l a y a b l e Note: Always install the “A” length spikes into in the front bottom of Tweeter Module. W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 88 ’ O l a r i s w n e r a n u a l W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 89 O O T n O T e s T O l i g n M e n T a b l e s Footnotes to Alignment Tables Note 1: For positions labeled “N/A,” please contact your dealer for information for this listening distance and ear height. Note 2: Add one spacer to each front woofer diode and spike assembly.
  • Page 90 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 91 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...
  • Page 92 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 93: Section 11.1 - 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 94 Dealer, then purchaser may obtain 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 parts or labor.
  • Page 95 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 writ ten description of the defect.