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  • Page 1 S a s h a W / P O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l...
  • Page 2 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P 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 AT T / P u p p y ®...
  • Page 3 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s 1 – i � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 7 e c t i o n o u r o o m...
  • Page 4 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 3 1 R e p a R a t i o n �...
  • Page 5 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s 7 � 1 – S � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 6 1 e c t i o n p e c i f i c A t i o n S 7 �...
  • 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 Y o u r R o o m...
  • Page 8 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 9 Sasha W/P, 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 10 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P Sasha W/P. Speaking in a moderately loud voice and at a constant vol- ume, project your voice out into the room. Your voice will have an over- ly heavy, “chesty”...
  • Page 11 S e c t i o n 1 . 3 – R o o m R e f l e c t i o n s for the point in the room where your voice transitions from bass-heavy and diffuse to neutral. Mark this point with tape. Continue your progres- sion until there is an obvious interaction with the opposite wall in front of you and mark this point with tape.
  • Page 12 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P the middle of the room and listening for the characteristic sound of the echo in the midrange. Slap echo destroys the sound quality of a stereo system in two ways: •...
  • Page 13 S e c t i o n 1 . 3 – R o o m R e f l e c t i o n s 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. These are absorptive materials that can be used to ameliorate slap echo: •...
  • Page 14 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P cause the unnatural boosting or accentuation of certain frequencies, typically in the bass, to be found at certain discreet locations in the room. These locations differ ac- cording to room dimension and size.
  • Page 15 S e c t i o n 1 . 4 – R e s o n a n c e s as the standing wave frequencies excited by the dimensions in the other channel. Comb Filter Effect The “comb filter” effect is a special type of standing wave noticeable primarily at higher frequencies and shorter wavelengths.
  • Page 16 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P 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 17 S e c t i o n 1 . 5 – Y o u r R o o m low frequency modes. ASC Tube Traps™ are effective in reducing some of this low frequency room coloration. Custom designed bass traps, such as perforated Helmholtz resonators, provide the greatest degree of low frequency control.
  • Page 18 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P speaker setup. Ideally, speakers should be set up along the primary (longest) leg of the room. They should fire from the end of the leg (short wall) toward the L, or they should be along the longest wall.
  • Page 19 S e c t i o n 1 . 5 – Y o u r R o o m located on a couch, you should center the loudspeakers on the center position of the couch. If the seating area consists of multiple rows of chairs, the second row should be optimized for the best sound quality.
  • Page 20 The Wilson Audio Setup Procedure (Section 1.1) 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 21 S e c t i o n 1 . 5 – Y o u r R o o m maximum resolution of low-level detail is required. If possible, the speakers should be positioned out into the room, slightly asymmetrically vis-a-vis the side and rear walls. The speakers should be “toed in”...
  • 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 S e c t i o n 2 – U n c r a t i n g S a s h a W / P...
  • Page 24 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 25 S e c t i o n 2 . 1 – U n c r a t i n g t h e S a s h a W / P Note: You will have two Upper Midrange/Tweeter Module enclosures as well as two Woofer Module enclosures to unpack.
  • Page 26 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P side of the room. Note: These two woofer enclosures are very heavy and care should be taken to pre- vent injury.
  • Page 27 S e c t i o n 2 . 2 – C r a t e C o n t e n t C h e c k l i s t 2 - Pin Style Grilles (1 per enclosure) 6 - “A”...
  • 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 – A s s e m b l i n g S a s h a W / P...
  • Page 30 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 31 S e c t i o n 3 . 1 – I n i t i a l A s s e m b l y Note: Before setting up the Sasha W/P, study carefully Section 1, “In Your Room.” It provides valuable information on determining the ideal room location for your speak- ers.
  • Page 32 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P provide proper coupling of the Upper Midrange/Tweeter Module to the Woofer Module and are used to correct propagation delay. “A” spikes are always installed in the front two positions (the threaded holes located near the bottom front of the enclosure).
  • Page 33 S e c t i o n 3 . 1 – I n i t i a l A s s e m b l y 5 – S ’ igure lide the pper idrAnge Weeter odule S front SpikeS Along the guideS in the top of the oofer odule...
  • Page 34 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P module forward until the spikes slide into the spike receptacle (see Figure 5 above). The two front spikes will now be resting in the holes of the re- ceptacle atop the Woofer Module.
  • Page 35 S e c t i o n 3 . 1 – I n i t i a l A s s e m b l y exits the Woofer Module just below the appropriate connector. Connect the RED lug of the cable to the RED (positive) terminal on the terminal labeled “Midrange”...
  • 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 S e c t i o n 4 – F i n i s h i n g U p...
  • Page 38 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 39 S e c t i o n 4 . 1 – S p i k i n g t h e S a s h a W / P Section 4.1 – Spiking the Sasha W/P Your dealer is trained in the art and science of the Wilson Audio Setup Procedure (WASP) outlined in Section 1.1. Before the spike/diode assemblies are attached to the bottom of Sasha W/P, the set up and fine tuning of your loudspeaker should be com- pleted.
  • Page 40 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P inch is used with spikes and no spacers and with one spacer; the 2 inch is used with spikes and two spacers. Place the set screw into the other end of the diode with the Allen head toward the spike.
  • Page 41 S e c t i o n 4 . 2 – L e v e l i n g t h e S a s h a W / P Installation Procedure • Remove the Up- per Midrange/ Tweeter Module from the Woofer Module.
  • Page 42 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P • Lengthen the appropriate spike or spikes (not the Woofer Module Spike di- ode on the set screw) on that lower side until the Sasha W/P is level. •...
  • Page 43 Sasha W/Ps, you may gain access to the resistor plate (see Figure 10). These resis- tors serve several functions. Note: Only Wilson Audio replacement resistors should be used in your Sasha W/Ps. Changing the value or brand of resistor will have a deleterious affect on the sonic per- formance of your loudspeakers and will void your Wilson Audio Warranty.
  • Page 44 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P 10 – m & t � igure Weeter eSiStor Are AttAched to heAtSinkS With llen hArdWAre Woofer Damping Resistor The Woofer Damping resistor affects the way the Sasha W/P’s woofers couple to the amplifier.
  • Page 45 S e c t i o n 5 – C a r e o f S a s h a W / P...
  • Page 46 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 47 S e c t i o n 5 . 1 – C a r e o f t h e F i n i s h Section 5.1 – Care of the Finish The Sasha W/P loudspeakers are hand painted with WilsonGloss™ paint and hand polished to a high luster.
  • Page 48 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 49 Adhesive Wilson Audio has conducted exhaustive research into the best adhesives to per- manently bond our speaker enclosures. This is often an overlooked element crucial to the proper performance of a loudspeaker. Correct modulus of elasticity, coefficient of thermal expansion, and natural frequency response are just a few of the important ele- ments of adhesives.
  • Page 50 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P enclosure materials and adhesives are employed to achieve truly exceptional speaker cabinet performance. The use of these materials in Sasha W/P results in an enclosure that is inherently inert and non-resonant.
  • Page 51 S e c t i o n 5 . 3 – D e p t h o f D e s i g n W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • 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 6 – T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g...
  • Page 54 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P 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 6 . 1 – T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Section 6.1 – Troubleshooting 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 56 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P 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 o f t h e U p p e r M i d r a n g e / Tw e e t e r M o d u l e m o d u l e .
  • Page 57 S e c t i o n 6 . 1 – T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g a n d c o n t i n u e t o t h e n e x t s t e p . Tu r n t h e a m p l i f i e r o f f .
  • Page 58 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 59 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 60 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P 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 7 . 1 – S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Section 7.1 – Specifications Enclosure Type Upper Module: Rear Ported Midrange Enclosure Type Woofer Module: Rear Ported Woofer Woofers: Two –...
  • Page 62 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P Section 7.2 – Sasha W/P Dimensions igUre 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 8 – P r o p a g a t i o n D e l a y T a b l e s...
  • Page 64 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P Section 8.1 – Propagation Delay Tables W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 65 S e c t i o n 8 . 1 – P r o p a g a t i o n D e l a y T a b l 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 66 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 9 – Wa r r a n t y I n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 68 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 69 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 70 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 71 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 72 S A S H A O w n e r ’ s M a n u a l W / P W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...