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  • Page 1 S o p h i a S e r i e s 2 O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 ’ o p h i a 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 . ®...
  • 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 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 e c t i o n n t r o d u c t i o n ®...
  • Page 4 ’ o p h i a e r i e S w n e r a n u a l � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3 1 N C r a T i N G T h e o P h i a 3 �...
  • Page 5 a b l e o f o n T e n T S � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 3 o N d i T i o N s �...
  • Page 6 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 7 S e c t i o n 1 – I n t r o d u c t i o n...
  • Page 8 ’ o p h i a 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 9 This same technology has been applied to the new Sophia Series 2 tweeter. Sweet, delicate highs were already a hallmark of Sophia. The Series 2 tweeter builds on these strengths with greater air, sweetness, reso-...
  • Page 10 This process was applied during the development of MAXX Series 2, and now has been empployed in the Sopia Series 2. In the Sophia Series 2, low-level details, previously obscured by noise, now shine forth from a black background. Midrange beauty, clarity, and musicality, already a strong point of Sophia, are noticeably better in the Series 2.
  • Page 11 T r o d u C T i o n was a daunting task. Wilson Audio’s engineering team accomplished its goal and, with Sophia Series 2, has again raised the bar in terms of performance, value, and sheer beauty.
  • Page 12 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i 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 13 S e c t i o n 2 – I n Y o u r R o o m...
  • Page 14 ’ o p h i a 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 15 Final Listening Room Setup (Voicing) For a speaker system its size, the Sophia Series 2 is unmatched in its ability to reproduce the musical event. It is truly state of the art. However, room acoustics and boundary 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 16 ’ o p h i a e r i e S w n e r a n u a l overly heavy, “chesty” quality because of your proximity to the rear wall. 2. While speaking, slowly move out into the room, progressing in a direc- tion parallel to the sidewall.
  • Page 17 2 – i e C T i o n o u r o o M sion until there is an obvious interaction with the opposite wall in front of you and mark this point with tape. The four pieces of tape now form a rectangle that establishes the Zone of Neutrality for the loudspeaker lo- cated on that side of the room.
  • Page 18 ’ o p h i a e r i e S w n e r a n u a l • 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.
  • Page 19 2 – i e C T i o n o u r o o M support slap-echo, nonparallel walls allow the sound to diffuse. This approach can be accounted for during the construction process. For existing rooms, slap echo can also be controlled entirely by the application of absorptive materials to the hard surfaces.
  • Page 20 ’ o p h i a e r i e S w n e r a n u a l ment devices should be used judiciously. Standing Waves Another type of reflection phenomenon is “standing waves.” Standing waves cause the unnatural boosting or accentuation of certain frequencies, typically in the bass, to be found at certain discreet locations in the room.
  • Page 21 2 – i e C T i o n o u r o o M lowed to leak out of the room through windows and doors. In general, placement of the speaker in a corner will excite the maximal number of standing waves in a room and is to be avoided for most direct radiator, full-range loudspeaker systems.
  • Page 22 ’ o p h i a e r i e S w n e r a n u a l ® Sonex or air duct panels applied to that part of the wall where the reflection occurs. Section 2.3 - Resonances Resonance in listening rooms is generally caused by two sources: •...
  • Page 23 2 – i e C T i o n o u r o o M butions than will smaller rooms. Volume resonances, wall panel resonances, and low frequency standing waves combine to form a low frequency coloration in the sound. At its worst, it is a grossly exaggerated fullness, which tends to obscure detail and distort the natural tonal balance of the speaker system.
  • Page 24 ’ o p h i a e r i e S w n e r a n u a l are sitting. Additionally, these long rooms are often quite lean in the bass near the center of the room. Rectangular rooms are still preferred to square rooms because, by having two sets of dissimilar length walls, standing waves are not as strongly...
  • Page 25 The location of your listening position is as important as the careful setup of your Wilson Audio Sophia Series 2 loudspeakers. The listening position should ideally be no more than 1.1 to 1.25 times the distance between the tweeters on each speaker. There- fore, in a long, rectangular room of 12’...
  • Page 26 The Wilson Audio Setup Procedure (Section 2.1) is the best method with which to position your loudspeakers. Start with the speakers 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 27 In summary, for optimal tonal balance accuracy, resolution of low level detail, and soundstaging performance, the Sophia Series 2 should be positioned as outlined in this section. Ideally, the speakers should not be positioned too far from the listener if maximum resolution of low-level detail is required.
  • Page 28 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 29 S e c t i o n 3 – U n c r a t i n g Y o u r S o p h i a s...
  • Page 30 ’ o p h i a 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 31 Place the ODD numbered Sophia in the LEFT channel section and the EVEN in the RIGHT channel section. Section 3.1 - Uncrating the Sophia Series 2 Initial Check The Sophias are shipped in two wooden crates. Upon receiving these crates, please check their condition.
  • Page 32 Note: These two loudspeaker enclosures are very heavy and care should be taken to prevent injury. Section 3.2 - Crate Content Checklist Now that you have unpacked your Sophia Series 2, you can inventory all the addi- tional items in the crates. 1 - Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Table Of Contents

    3 – u e C T i o n n C r a T i n g o u r o p h i a S 1 - 3/16” Long Arm Allen Wrench 1 - Polishing Cloth W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i 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 34 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i 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 35 S e c t i o n 4 – F i n a l S e t u p...
  • Page 36 ’ o p h i a 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 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i 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 37 C T i o n i n a l e T u p Note: Before setting up the Sophia Series 2, study carefully Section 2, “In Your Room.” It provides valuable information on determining the ideal room location for your speakers.
  • Page 38 4. Repeat steps 1 through 4 with the other spikes. Leveling the Sophia Series 2 • Place a level on the left to right oriented axis in the flat area atop the So- phia.
  • Page 39 4 – f e C T i o n i n a l e T u p • Lengthen the appropriate spike or spikes (not the acoustical diode on the set screw) on that lower side until the Sophia is level. •...
  • Page 40 ’ o p h i a e r i e S w n e r a n u a l in your listening room, we have applied a removable layer of protective film over the finish. We recommend that this film be left in place until the speakers are in their final location in your listening room.
  • Page 41 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i 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 42 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 e c t i o n 5 – C a r e o f t h e S o p h i a...
  • Page 44 ’ o p h i a 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 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 5.1 – Care of the Finish The Sophia Series 2 loudspeakers are hand painted with WilsonGloss™ paint and hand polished to a high luster. While the finish seems quite dry to the touch, final cur- ing and complete hardening takes place over a period of several weeks.
  • Page 46 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 47 MAXX. Even the best materials are not suited to all aspects of enclosure construction. Therefore, like all Wilson loudspeakers, the Sophia is constructed of several exotic ma- terials chosen for their specific performance attributes relevant to different portions of the enclosure.
  • Page 48 This also means that the Sophias will have consistent, repeatable performance, unaffected by the climatic conditions, anywhere in the world. Finally, like all Wilson products, the Sophia is hand-crafted with meticulous attention to detail, with an unwavering commitment to excellence. Thus, the Sophia will impart to her owner beauty and pleasure for many years to come.
  • Page 49 S e c t i o n 6 – T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g...
  • Page 50 ’ o p h i a 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 51 6 – 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 52 ’ o p h i a e r i e S w n e r a n u a l U s i n g t h e a p p r o p r i a t e A l l e n k e y, o p e n t h e X - m a t e r i a l d o o r o n t h e b o t t o m .
  • Page 53 6 – T e C T i o n r o u b l e S h o o T i n g Tu r n t h e a m p l i f i e r o f f . D i s c o n n e c t t h e s p e a k e r l e a d s a t t h e m a i n i n p u t t o t h e s p e a k e r .
  • Page 54 ’ o p h i a 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 S e c t i o n 7 – S y s t e m S p e c i f i c a t i o n s...
  • Page 56 ’ o p h i a 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 57 7 – S e C T i o n Y S T e M p e C i f i C a T i o n S Enclosure Type Sophia: Rear Ported Woofer: One - 10 inch {25.4 cm} aluminum cone Tweeter: One - 1 inch {2.54 cm} inverted titanium dome Midrange:...
  • Page 58 ’ o p h i a e r i e S w n e r a n u a l Sophia Dimensions W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 59 7 – S e C T i o n Y S T e M p e C i f i C a T i o n S 4: S igure ophia mpedance urve W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 60 ’ o p h i a 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 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 61 S e c t i o n 8 – Wa r r a n t y I n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 62 ’ o p h i a 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 63 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 64 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 65 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.
  • Page 66 ’ o p h i a 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...