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WILSON AUDIO Thor's Hammer Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 T h o r ’ s H a m m e r O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r 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 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 e c t i o n n t r o d u c t i o n 1 �...
  • Page 4 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r w n e r a n u a l � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3 0 p i k e n s t a l l a t i o n o r i z o n t a l l a C e m e n t...
  • Page 5 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 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 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r 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 Wilson Audio. That’s why, in the past fifteen years, so many blockbuster hits have been mixed, composed, or recorded using Wilson Audio loud- speakers.
  • Page 10 Olympian structural, design, and finish considerations with superior sonic quality. It is this approach that distinguishes Wilson Audio products. As a part of a truly W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 11 T r o d u C T i o n high-end multi-channel system, or in a music system, the Thor’s Hammer offers unpar- alleled performance, quality of build, and longevity. Wilson Audio delivers a product that maintains the strictest structural tolerances, durability, and reliability. You will have consistent, repeatable performance, unaffected by the climatic conditions, any- where in the world.
  • Page 12 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r 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 13 S e c t i o n 2 – U n c r a t i n g y o u r T h o r ’ s H a m m e r...
  • Page 14 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r 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: Section 2.1 - Preparation

    2 . 1 – P e C T i o n r e P a r a T i o n Section 2.1 – Preparation You will need the following items: • Supplied hardware kit • Known listening position • Electric screwdriver • Phillips head drive bit Uncrating the Thor’s Hammer A minimum of two strong adults are required to set up the Thor’s Hammer.
  • 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 3 – I n Y o u r R o o m...
  • Page 18 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r 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 Thor’s Hammer, we strongly suggest that you have your local Wilson Audio dealer perform the subwoofer’s setup and crossover settings - as well as the final “voicing” of your primary loudspeakers. If you are using Thor’s Ham- mer with Wilson loudspeakers, our dealers are specially trained in setting up Wilson loudspeakers and will ensure that you realize the full value of your purchase.
  • Page 20 At its worst, it is a grossly exaggerated fullness, which tends to obscure detail and distort the natural bass balance in the system. Careful tuning with the Wilson Controller can minimize the interaction with the room and the subwoofer.
  • Page 21 Wilson loudspeakers. The versatile Phase Control on the Wilson Controller allows the Thor’s Hammer to be optimized in the time do- 2 – w...
  • Page 22 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r w n e r a n u a l 3 – w igure ilSon ontroller anel main within the listening environment. Correct phase setup of Thor’s Hammer results in greater frequency linearity, dynamic impact, sound-stage accuracy, and speed. (See Controller manual for details.) Successful integration with the main loudspeakers is more easily achieved when the Thor’s Hammer is placed between and behind the two main speakers or in the left...
  • Page 23 Y s T e m s correction of room-induced anomalies in the in-room bass response can be minimized with the Wilson Controller’s unique Bass Equalization Control. (See Controller owner’s manual for detailed information on critical setup.) The Thor’s Hammer can be used simultaneously as both the LFE channel subwoof- er in the surround mode and as the subwoofer to the main speakers when listening to music.
  • Page 24 In some rooms or with certain speakers, there are times when a high pass filter is desirable. The Wilson Controller an optional high quality high pass filter. The High Pass Filter control is used to filter bass from the main loudspeakers. This can be desirable in systems where the main loudspeakers have limited bass dynamics or if the main power amplifier is low power.

  • Page 25: Section 3.5 - Setup Summary

    This is particularly important and useful when the Thor’s Hammer is placed in the corner. Since all Wilson Audio Speakers are phase and time coherent, it is very important to time align the Thor’s Hammer in the room using the Phase Control on the Controller (see Section 4 and the Controller owner’s manual for more details).
  • Page 26 Thor’s Hammer Subwoofer should be positioned as outlined in this section. If you are using a Wilson Controller, final setup of Thor’s Ham- mer is contained in the Controller manual. By following the guidelines in this manual and the Controller manual, your new Thor’s Hammer Subwoofer can provide you with a...
  • Page 27 S e c t i o n 4 – F i n i s h i n g u p...
  • Page 28 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r 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 29 4 . 1 – s ’ e C T i o n P i k i n g h o r a m m e r Section 4.1 – Spiking Thor’s Hammer The Thor’s Hammer comes with a set of heavy duty spikes that provide acoustical isolation as well as optimal height place- ment for your Thor’s Hammer.
  • Page 30 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r w n e r a n u a l bottom of the Thor’s Hammer. Do not overtighten. 4. Screw the spike (with nut) all the way in until it just touches the bolt. Do not tighten the nut at this time.
  • Page 31 4 . 1 – s ’ e C T i o n P i k i n g h o r a m m e r its side. This plinth features a special padded sur- face on its upper that provides a degree of protec- tion for Thor’s Hammer’s painted surface.
  • Page 32 Figure 9. Remove the casters. Assembly and Care of the Grills The Thor’s Hammer’s grills are at- tached using Wilson’s unique austenitic stainless pin system. Each of the two grills contain four pins. Assemble the grill by screwing each pin into the four thread- ed holes in each grill.
  • Page 33 S e c t i o n 5 – C a r e o f t h e F i n i s h...
  • Page 34 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r 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 35: Section 5.1 - Care Of The Finish

    5 . 1 – C e C T i o n a r e o f T h e i n i s h Section 5.1 – Care of the Finish The Thor’s Hammer loudspeakers are hand painted with WilsonGloss™ paint and hand polished to a high luster.
  • Page 36 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...
  • Page 37 Section 5.2 – Enclosure Technology Materials Wilson Audio has conducted many hours of research on the impact of materi- als on speaker enclosure performance. Through this effort, Wilson pioneered the use of non-resonant materials, first with the use of mineral-filled acrylic in the WATT and continuing with the further development of proprietary materials for X-1 Grand SLAMM, MAXX, and Alexandria.

  • Page 38: Section 5.3 - Depth Of Design

    This also means that the Thor’s Ham- mers will have consistent, repeatable performance, unaffected by the climatic condi- tions, anywhere in the world. Finally, like all Wilson products, the Thor’s Hammer is hand-crafted with meticulous attention to detail, with an unwavering commitment to excellence.
  • Page 39 S e c t i o n 6 – S p e c i f i c a t i o n s...
  • Page 40 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r 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 41 ’ a s s i v e h o r a m m e r P e C i f i C a T i o n s Passive Thor’s Hammer Specifications Enclosure Type: Front Ported Woofer: 2 each 15 inch, dual spider Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms Sensitivity:...
  • Page 42 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r w n e r a n u a l Thor’s Hammer Dimensions 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 7 – Wa r r a n t y I n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 44 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r 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 45: Section 7.1 - Warranty Information

    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 46 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 47 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 description of the defect.
  • Page 48 ’ ’ h o r a m m e r 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...