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  • Page 1 WA T C H S u r r o u n d S e r i e s 2 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l 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 . S o p h i a ®...
  • Page 3 A b l e o f o n T e n T S C o n t e n t s 1 – i � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 9 e c t i o n n t r o d u c t i o n 1 �...
  • Page 4 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l 3 � 3 – r � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3 2 e c t i o n e S o n A n c e S �...
  • Page 5 A b l e o f o n T e n T S 5 � 1 – l � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5 6 e c t i o n e f t A n d i g H t...
  • Page 6 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l 9 – W A t c H S � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 8 3 e c t i o n u r r o u n d P e c i f i c A t i o n S...
  • Page 7 A b l e o f o n T e n 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 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 S e c t i o n 1 – I n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 10 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e 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 11 Wilson Audio. That’s why, in the past decade, more blockbuster hits have been mixed, composed, or recorded using Wilson Audio than any other loudspeaker.
  • Page 12 A n u A l Applications One of Wilson Audio’s most important criteria in speaker development is that a speaker meets the accuracy and dynamic demands of studio monitoring, analytical hardware and software evaluation, and of course, critical music and theater soundtrack listening.
  • Page 13 WATCH Dog Passive Subwoofer The WATCH Dog Passive Subwoofer is the culmination of over twenty years of experience at Wilson Audio in building high output, ultra-low distortion woofer and subwoofer products. It was designed to further extend and enhance the bottom...
  • Page 14 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l of the WATCH Dog is greatly enhanced when used with the Wilson Controller active crossover.
  • Page 15 Finally, a home theater, designed from the ground up as multi-channel, that is tru- ly high-end. Combine the structural and design considerations with the superior sonic quality and finish, and you find what makes Wilson Audio the leader in the industry. Wilson Audio delivers a product that maintains the strictest structural tolerances, du- rability and reliability.
  • 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 S e c t i o n 2 – U n c r a t i n g y o u r WA T C H S u r r o u n d...
  • Page 18 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e 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 19 2 – u W A T C H S e C T i o n n C r A T i n g y o u r u r r o u o n d Section 2.1 – Uncrating the WATCH Surround Initial Check The WATCH Surround Series 2and its mounting bracket are shipped in a wooden crate.
  • Page 20 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l Section 2.2 – Crate Content Checklist Now that you have unpacked your WATCH Surround, you can inventory all the ad- ditional items in the crate.
  • Page 21 2 – u W A T C H S e C T i o n n C r A T i n g y o u r u r r o u n d 1 - 1/8 Allen Wrench 1 - Blue Polishing Cloth W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 22 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e 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 23 S e c t i o n 3 – I n Y o u r R o o m...
  • Page 24 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e 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 25 WATCH Surrounds, we strongly suggest that you have your local Wilson Audio dealer perform the final speaker “voicing” with you. Wilson dealers are specially trained in setting up Wilson loudspeakers and will ensure that you realize the full value of your purchase.
  • Page 26 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l tening environment: 1. Stand against the wall BEHIND the location where you intend to position your loudspeaker.
  • Page 27 3 – i e C T i o n o u r o o M speaker location. Stand between the two tape marks. Using the same procedure as above, begin moving into the room toward the opposite sidewall, progressing between the two pieces of tape. As above, listen for the point in the room where your voice transitions from bass-heavy and diffuse to neutral.
  • Page 28 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l 2. As you move down the wall, (You will need to have another listener seat- ed in the listening position to aid you in the evaluation), listen to how the voice “frees up”...
  • Page 29 3 – i e C T i o n o u r o o M • It adds harshness to the upper midrange and treble by storing time-domain smearing energy. • It destroys the delicate phase relationships, which help to establish an ac- curate soundstage. Slap echo (see Figure 5) is a common acoustical problem in the typical domestic listening room because most of these rooms have walls with a hard, reflective nature, only occasionally interrupted by curtains, wall art, or drapes.
  • Page 30 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l it too dull in the high frequencies to be musically involving. Soundtrack effects will be more localized.
  • Page 31 3 – i e C T i o n o u r o o M of placement of as little as two or three inches can dramatically alter the tonal balance of a small system. Fortunately, minor low frequency standing waves are well controlled by position- ing ASC Tube Traps™...
  • Page 32 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l slightly asymmetrically in the listening room. This is so the standing waves caused by the distance between one speaker and its adjacent walls and floors are not the same as the standing wave frequencies excited by the dimensions in the other channel.
  • Page 33 3 – i e C T i o n o u r o o M • Structures within the listening room. • The volume of air itself within the listening room. Structural Resonance Structural resonances are familiar to most people as buzzes and rattles, but this type of resonance usually only occurs at extremely high volume levels and is usually masked by the music.
  • Page 34 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l 6 – P igure oSSible ouDSPeAker lACemenT WiTHin AriouS HAPeS Occasionally, however, there is just enough resonance to give a little added warmth to the sound –...
  • Page 35 3 – i e C T i o n o u r o o M (see Figure 6). A perfectly square room is the most difficult room in which to set up speakers. By virtue of its shape, a square room is the perfect medium for building and sustain- ing standing waves.
  • Page 36 The Wilson Audio Setup Procedure (Section 3.1) is the best method with W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 37 3 – i e C T i o n o u r o o M which to position your loudspeakers. Start with the main left and right channels about 18” from each wall and, if you need to move them relative to the side wall, move them away from the wall, not closer.
  • Page 38 Wilson recommends that the Center channel be positioned as centrally between the Left and Right speakers as possible. Using the Wilson Audio Setup Procedure, ex- periment with the fore to aft placement of the Center channel. This process will help you find the location that offers the smoothest left, right, and Center channel integra- tion.
  • Page 39 This is particularly important and useful when the WATCH Dog is placed in the corner. Since all Wilson Audio Speakers are phase and time coherent, it is very important to time align the WATCH Dog in the room using the Phase Control on the Controller (see Controller owner’s manual).
  • Page 40 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 41 S e c t i o n 4 – M o u n t i n g t h e WA T C H S u r r o u n d...
  • Page 42 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e 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 43 • Supplied hardware kit • Tape measure • Known listening position • Hand Drill Your dealer is trained in the art and science of the Wilson Audio Setup Procedure (WASP) outlined in Section 3, and Wilson Audio recommends dealer installation of your new loudspeakers. Section 4.2 – Safety Warning Serious injury may occur if you do not follow these instructions carefully.
  • Page 44 A n u A l Mounting Surface Evaluation Wilson Audio has provided two different wall anchors depending on whether you are mounting into wood or concrete. We have evaluated these anchors and found them to securely attach the wall mounting bracket to the wall in most domestic environments in the U.S.A.
  • Page 45 4 – M e C T i o n o u n T i n g T H e u r r o u n d emenT nCHor 1/4” H rill 1 3/4” D emenT nCHor 1/4” rill 1 3/4” 7 –...
  • Page 46 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l Important: Know the location of all internal wall electrical wiring in order to avoid problems.
  • Page 47 4 – M e C T i o n o u n T i n g T H e u r r o u n d Section 4.3 – Placing Surround Attach the mounting spikes, as indicated in Figure 9, by screwing them into place until snug.
  • Page 48 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l the other Surround channel) becomes the pivot point for rotation into the room. The inside spike will always remain in the indent closest to the wall.
  • Page 49 4 – M e C T i o n o u n T i n g T H e u r r o u n d oWer Piike inTo irCulAr eCeSS 12 – P igure oSiTioning THe oWer PikeS Section 4.4 – Connecting Speaker to Amplifier • Turn off the power amplifier(s) and remove the AC power cord from the wall outlet.
  • Page 50 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l Note: Do not over tighten the binding post. Over tightening can cause the posts to break off.
  • Page 51 4 – M e C T i o n o u n T i n g T H e u r r o u n d 13 – S igure PADe TTACHmenT Section 4.5 – Surround Setup Completed This completes the initial setup of your Series 2 WATCH Surround channels. Final system tuning and voicing should be performed as outlined in Section 5.
  • 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 y s t e m T u n i n g a n d V o i c i n g...
  • Page 54 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e 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 55 Participating in numerous audio/multi-channel/home theater shows with very different and difficult 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 proce- dure can be used successfully with ANY moving coil speaker system).
  • Page 56 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l Adding one speaker at a time will allow you to easily evaluate the integration with the system and make the necessary adjustments to fine tune the setup.
  • Page 57 5 – f e C T i o n i n A l y S T e M u n i n g A n d o i C i n g cause the soundstage to become unnaturally high with a lack of focus, dynamics and low end extension.
  • Page 58 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l may shift slightly, but you can move them precisely back to the correct location again using your tape markers.
  • Page 59 5 – f e C T i o n i n A l y S T e M u n i n g A n d o i C i n g the audio moves across the three front speakers, listen for a smooth tran- sition from one speaker to the next.
  • Page 60 For complete information on integrat- ing a Wilson Audio subwoofer, please refer to your subwoofer owner’s manual. W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 61 5 – f e C T i o n i n A l y S T e M u n i n g A n d o i C i n g Section 5.3 – Two-Channel Final Setup Procedure The final step in setting up your on-wall stereo speakers is to set the rotation. Re- member that the mounting bracket allows for the speaker to rotate on the upper spikes.
  • 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 S e c t i o n 6 – C a r e o f t h e F i n i s h...
  • Page 64 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e 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 65 6 – C e C T i o n A r e o f T H e i n i S H Section 6.1 – Care of the Finish The WATCH Surround Series 2 loudspeakers are hand painted with WilsonGloss™ paint and hand polished to a high luster.
  • Page 66 All audio equipment will sound best after its components have been broken in for some period of use. Wilson Audio breaks in all woofers and mid-range drivers for approximately 12 hours. All drivers are then tested, calibrated, and matched for their acoustical properties.
  • Page 67 The use of these materials in the WATCH Surround results in an enclosure that is inherently inert and non-resonant. All of these structural aspects are combined, allowing Wilson Audio to deliver a product that maintains the strictest structural tolerances, durability, and reliability. This also means that the WATCH Sur-...
  • Page 68 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l round will have consistent, repeatable performance, unaffected by the climatic condi- tions, anywhere in the world. Finally, like all Wilson products, the WATCH Surround is hand-crafted with meticulous attention to detail, with an unwavering commitment to excellence.
  • Page 69 S e c t i o n 7 – T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g...
  • Page 70 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e 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 71 7 – T e C T i o n r o u b l e S H o o T i n g One 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 s o u r c e . C h e c k t h e c o n n e c t i o n s o n t h e s p e a k - e r c a b l e s , b o t h a t t h e a m p l i f i e r a n d s p e a k e r e n d s .
  • Page 72 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l N o t e : U s e o n l y W i l s o n A u d i o r e - p l a c e m e n t r e s i s t o r s i n y o u r S u r r o u n d .
  • Page 73 7 – T e C T i o n r o u b l e S H o o T i n g C o n t i n u e t o t h e n e x t s t e p . If the problem persists: 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 74 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 75 S e c t i o n 8 – R e p a i r s...
  • Page 76 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e 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 77 8 – r e C T i o n e p A i r S Section 8.1 – Repair Procedures Replacing a Blown Resistor The WATCH Surround Series 2 loudspeaker 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.
  • Page 78 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d W n e r A n u A l 1. Turn off the amp. 2. Disconnect the speaker cables and remove the Surround from the wall. 3.
  • Page 79 8 – r e C T i o n e p A i r S or break a screw. W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 80 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 81 S e c t i o n 9 – S p e c i f i c a t i o n s 12 7/16" 31.52 cm 11 3/8" 28.89 cm 25 5/8" 65.14 cm...
  • Page 82 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e 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 83 9 – S e C T i o n p e C i f i C A T i o n S Section 9 – WATCH Surround Specifications Measurements: Impedance: 8 Ohms 89dB, 2.38 V at one meter Sensitivity: Frequency Response: 40 Hz to 22 kHz Dimensions: 25 3/16”...
  • Page 84 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e S W n e r A n u A l Surround Dimensions Illustrated 12 7/16" 31.52 cm 11 3/8" 28.89 cm 25 5/8" 65.14 cm W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 85: Impedance Curve

    9 – S e C T i o n p e C i f i C A T i o n S 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 86 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 87 S e c t i o n 1 0 – Wa r r a n t y I n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 88 W A T C H S ’ u r r o u n d e r i e 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 Wilson Audio, an authorized Wilson Audio Dealer Technician or a service or repair center authorized by Wilson Audio to service or re- pair the product. Contact Wilson Audio at (801) 377-2233 for information on location of Wilson Audio Dealers and authorized service and repair centers.
  • Page 90 Purchaser must pay for shipping to Wilson Audio, and Wilson Audio will pay for shipping of its choice to re- turn the product to purchaser. A RETURNED PRODUCT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF THE DEFECT.
  • Page 91 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 descrip- tion of the defect.