He then explained that sound travels approximately 0.135" in 10 microseconds. "Our patent on how we achieve time alignment dates back to 1984."
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"The placement of the drivers relative to each other affects the synchronicity of the alignment of the leading edge of the transient," Dave said. Wilson claims that the design achieve an unparalleled degree of time alignment between frequency ranges, with a time-coherent presentation that clarifies information usually smudged by other loudspeakers.
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The WAMM's imposing driver array is but one aspect of its uniqueness. During my visit, either he or John commented that the Alexx is, in some respects, a smaller (and less finely adjustable) version of the WAMM. Truth be told, Daryl was developing the Alexx at the same time Dave was perfecting the WAMM Master Chronosonic. You'll note that the Alexx is mentioned at least three times in the driver description. Twist ratios may change when the same driver is used in different model loudspeakers. Each driver's wiring has a custom twist ratio whose sonic differences are both measurable and audible. 1x 12.5" Lower Woofer developed for WAMM but first released in the Alexx due to same.Īll internal wiring is by Transparent. 1x 10.5" Upper Woofer developed for WAMM but first released in the Alexx due to the very long WAMM development cycle 2x 7" Lower Mid used in several Wilson Audio products: XLF, Alexx, Alexia, Sasha W/P 2, Yvette, and Polaris 2x 4" Upper Mid (8 ohm) developed for WAMM 1x 1" Convergent Synergy Tweeter (version 5) developed for WAMM The WAMM's driver configuration consists of: "It was never designed as a product I intended to build a limited number of them for friends of Wilson who chose to acquire them." "Frankly, I designed the WAMM Master Chronosonic for me as a tool, and as a thing of beauty," Dave told me. There I discussed the design of the WAMM with Dave Wilson. Instead, the only way prospective customers, dealers, and select press can experience Dave Wilson's magnum opusthe culmination of well over three decades of loudspeaker developmentis to journey to the Wilson residence in Provo and hear either the WAMM P2 Prototype or, soon, the WAMM Designer Proof that will take its place and become the company reference.Īfter a lengthy factory tour (report to come) with Sheryl Lee Wilson, who has been at Dave's side for longer than their 50 years of marriage their son, Daryl Wilson, who has taken over management of Wilson Audio and John Giolas, Director of Marketing, we indulged in a quick lunch and headed up to the Wilson residence. Given its limited-edition production run (70 pairs), oversized dimensions (approximately 86" H with spikes x 26" W x 36.5" D), and high price ($685,000/pair), Wilson Audio's ultimate speaker is not slated for dealer and audio show demos. The occasion was the launch of the WAMM Master Chronosonic loudspeaker. On December 8, 12 days before an embargo on the news was lifted, I visited Wilson Audio in Utah. Photos: Daryl Wilson except where indicated