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  • Page 2 ’ U E T T E 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 . W AT T / P u p p y ®...
  • Page 3 A B L E O F O N T E N T S Table of Contents ........1 U E T T E E R I E S W N E R S...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ’ U E T T E E R I E S W N E R A N U A L ......... . . 2 7 E M O V E T H E L L T H R E A D .
  • Page 5 A B L E O F O N T E N T S ....4 8 U E T T E E R I E S E D I C A T E D O M E H E A T E R .
  • Page 6 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
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  • Page 9 • Masking tape Uncrating Duette Series 2 The Duette Series 2 is heavy, and care should be taken to prevent injury. 1. With the crate lid facing up, unscrew the wood screws securing the lid. Remove the lid and remove the foam packing material beneath the bot- tom of the Duette.
  • Page 10 ’ U E T T E E R I E S W N E R A N U A L Section 1.2—Crate Content Checklist Now that you have unpacked your Duette Series 2s, you can inventory all the ad- ditional items in the crates. 1 - Owner’s Manual 1 - Warranty Registration 2 - Pin Style Grilles (1 per enclosure)
  • Page 11 1 . 3 — T E C T I O N O O L K I T O O K S H E L F E R S I O N Section 1.3—Toolkit Bookshelf Version Polishing Cloth ½” Nut Driver 7/16”...
  • Page 12 8 - Spike Nuts 7/32” Elbow Allen Note: The Duette Series 2 loudspeaker is configurable to suit its acoustic environ- ment. In order to access the performance capabilities of your Duettes, it is critical that you adjust your Duettes correctly.
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  • Page 15 2 . 1 — I E C T I O N N S T A L L I N G T H E U E T T E O N I T S E D I C A T E D T A N D Section 2.1—Installing the Duette on its Dedicated Stand Note: Refer to the instructions in Section 4.1 that describe the safe procedure in re-...
  • Page 16 ’ U E T T E E R I E S W N E R A N U A L Install the Harnessing Bolts 5. Carefully place the left Duette on its stand. Looking from below, line up the two holes located on the front of the stand plate with corresponding holes in the bottom of...
  • Page 17 2 . 2 — F E C T I O N I N D I N G T H E O R R E C T O S I T I O N The connections for the amplifier are located on the crossover cover plate at the base of the Duette Stand.
  • Page 18 W N E R A N U A L setup of the Duette, 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 19 2 . 2 — F E C T I O N I N D I N G T H E O R R E C T O S I T I O N a half to three feet from the side wall. 4.
  • Page 20 Neutrality, one for each channel. Section 2.3—Installing the Spikes Your dealer is trained in the art and science of the Wilson Audio Setup Procedure (WASP) outlined in the previous section. Before the spike/diode assemblies are at- tached to the bottom of Duette Stand, the set up and fine tuning of your loudspeaker should be completed.
  • Page 21 2 . 4 — L E C T I O N E V E L I N G T H E U E T T E 3. Take care to mark the exact location of the Duettes with masking tape to ensure the speakers can be returned to their set up position.
  • Page 22 ’ U E T T E E R I E S W N E R A N U A L or rear of the loudspeaker until the Duette is level. 6. To find out which spike to lower, grasp the Duette channel and gently rock it back and forth.
  • Page 23 2 . 5 — T E C T I O N U E T T E U N I N G E S I S T O R the Duette toolkit. To change the resistor, locate the small resistor Allen screw on the rear of the Du- ette stand crossover plate.
  • Page 24 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
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  • Page 27: Remove The Allthread

    3 . 1 — I E C T I O N N S T A L L I N G T H E U E T T E O N T O A O O K S H E L F Section 3.1—Installing the Duette onto a Bookshelf Note: Refer to the instructions in Section 4.1 that describe the safe procedure in re- moving the protective film from the Duettes.

  • Page 28: I N S T A L L I N G T H E F U R N I T U R E S P I K E

    ’ U E T T E E R I E S W N E R A N U A L well as front-to-back tuning, within the constraints and limits of the shelf. Refer to Section 2.2 for instructions on how to op- timize the location of your Duettes in the zone of neutrality.

  • Page 29: C O N N E C T I N G T H E N O V E L C R O S S O V E

    3 . 1 — I E C T I O N N S T A L L I N G T H E U E T T E O N T O A O O K S H E L F back of enclosure, and the “A”...
  • Page 30 ’ U E T T E E R I E S W N E R A N U A L to the posts labeled “Woofer”. Note: It is very important that you connect the umbilical properly. Failing to do so will greatly compromise the performance of your Duettes and can result in damage to the drive units.
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  • Page 33: E C T I O N A R E O F T H E I N I S

    I N I S H Section 4.1—Care of the Finish The Duette 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 34: D U S T I N G T H E D U E T T E S E R I E

    4. The protective film should not be left on the painted surface for extended periods of time nor exposed to heat sources and direct sunlight. Dusting the Duette Series 2 It is important that the delicate paint finish of the Duette be dusted carefully with the dust cloth, which has been provided.

  • Page 35: B R E A K - I N P E R I O

    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 36: A D H E S I V

    Section 4.3—Depth of Design Duette Series 2’s compellingly authentic performance and lasting value are W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

  • Page 37: E C T I O N E P T H O F E S I G

    All of these structural aspects are com- bined, allowing Wilson Audio to deliver a product that maintains the strictest structural tolerances, durability, and reliability. This also means that the Duettes will have con- sistent, repeatable performance, unaffected by the climatic conditions, anywhere in the world.
  • Page 38 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
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  • Page 41: S E C T I O N 5 . 1 - I N T R O D U C T I O

    N T R O D U C T I O N Section 5.1—Introduction You are surely excited about setting up your Duette Series 2 loudspeakers and doing some listening, but before you begin we would like to discuss some of the impor- tant room acoustical information that will help you set up your loudspeakers properly.

  • Page 42: S T A N D I N G W A V E

    ’ U E T T E E R I E S W N E R A N U A L • Air duct board • Cork panels • Large ceiling to floor drapes • Carpeting to wall surfaces In many domestic listening environments, heavy stuffed furnishings reduce slap echo somewhat.
  • Page 43 5 . 2 — R E C T I O N O O M E F L E C T I O N S listed. • Tonal balance • Resolution of low-level detail • Soundstaging Standing waves are more difficult to correct than slap echo because they tend to occur at a lower frequency.
  • Page 44 ’ U E T T E E R I E S W N E R A N U A L speaker, is directed toward a microphone or listener from a distance. The first sound to reach the microphone is the direct sound, followed by a delayed, reflected sound. At certain frequencies, cancellation occurs because the reflected sound lags in phase rela- tive to the direct sound.

  • Page 45: S E C T I O N 5 . 3 - R E S O N A N C E

    5 . 3 — R E C T I O N E S O N A N C E S • Reduction of harmonic richness. • Smearing of lateral soundstage image focus and placement. Section 5.3—Resonances Resonance in listening rooms is generally caused by two sources: •...

  • Page 46: R O O M S H A P E

    ’ U E T T E E R I E S W N E R A N U A L wave modes and resonances at a frequencies determined by the size of the room. Larg- er rooms will resonate at a lower frequency and have more complex (better) modal dis- tributions than will smaller rooms.
  • Page 47 5 . 4 — Y E C T I O N O U R O O M will have different standing wave frequency exaggerations depending on where you are sitting. Additionally, these long rooms are often quite lean in the bass near the center of the room.
  • Page 48 IGURE ILTER FFECT Duette Series 2 In A Dedicated Home Theater Home theaters can be organized many different ways. Some use rows of couches. Others use rows of multiple chairs. In addition to watching movies, most users want to listen to two-channel music at the highest quality possible.
  • Page 49 Speaker Orientation The Duette Series 2 is designed for maximum phase coherence and pulse replica- tion accuracy when each speaker is aimed directly at the listener or microphone. Thus, your Duette should be “toed-in.” In other words, the listener, when seated in the listen- ing position looking forward with his/her head in a rested position, should just barely see the surface of the inner side of each Duette.
  • Page 50 ’ U E T T E E R I E S W N E R A N U A L Summary In summary, for optimal tonal balance accuracy, resolution of low level detail, and soundstaging performance, the Duette 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.
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  • Page 53 6 . 1 — 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 Section 6.1—System Specifications Enclosure Type Ported, X- and S-Material Woofer: 8 inch (20.32 cm) Paper Pulp Tweeter: 1 inch (2.54 cm) Doped Silk Fabric Sensitivity:...
  • Page 54 E R I E S W N E R A N U A L Duette Series 2 Dimensions W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 55 6 . 1 — 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 Novel Dimensions W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 56 E R I E S W N E R A N U A L Duette Series 2 Stand Dimensions W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
  • Page 57 Section 6.2 Spike Table 6 . 2 S E C T I O N P I K E A B L E Duette   S eries   2   S pike   I nstallation For   I nstallation   o n   a   s helf   o r   c abinet Loudspeaker  ...
  • Page 58 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...
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  • Page 61 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 62 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 63 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 64 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

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