WILSON AUDIO Alida Owner's manual

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Alida Owner’s Manual
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C O n T e n T s
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S e c t i o n 1 . 1 A l i d A d e S i g n c o n S i d e r A t i o n S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
A d j u s t A b l e M o u n t i n g s y s t e M : 9
n e w e n c l o s u r e 1 0
c o n v e r g e n t s y n e r g y t w e e t e r 1 0
n e w g r i l l - f r A M e : 1 1
c r o s s o v e r 1 1
s e C T i O n 2 u n C r A T i n g y O u r A l i d A 1 3
S e c t i o n 2 . 1 U n c r A t i n g t h e A l i d A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 5
i n i t i A l c h e c k 1 5
u n p A c k i n g t h e A l i d A 1 5
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6
A l i d A c r A t e 1 6
s e C T i O n 3 i n y O u r r O O M 1 9
S e c t i o n 3 . 1 t h e W i l S o n A U d i o S e t U p p r o c e d U r e . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 1
l i s t e n i n g r o o M s e t u p ( v o i c i n g ) 2 1
Z o n e o f n e u t r A l i t y : A l i d A 2 1
S e c t i o n 3 . 2 r o o m A c o U S t i c S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2
s l A p e c h o 2 3
s t A n d i n g w A v e s 2 4
c o M b f i l t e r e f f e c t 2 5
S e c t i o n 3 . 3 r e S o n A n c e S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 6
s t r u c t u r A l r e s o n A n c e 2 6
v o l u M e r e s o n A n c e 2 7
S e c t i o n 3 . 4 Y o U r r o o m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 8
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A l i d A i n A d e d i c A t e d h o M e t h e A t e r 3 0
s p e A k e r p l A c e M e n t v e r s u s l i s t e n i n g p o s i t i o n 3 0
s p e A k e r o r i e n t A t i o n 3 1
A l i d A A s A r e A r o r s i d e c h A n n e l 3 1
w A t c h d o g p A s s i v e s u b w o o f e r 3 1
s e C T i O n 4 M O u n T i n g T h e A l i d A 3 3
S e c t i o n 4 . 1 m o U n t i n g t h e A l i d A ................................................. 35
S e c t i o n 4 . 2 S A f e t Y W A r n i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5
M o u n t i n g s u r f A c e e v A l u A t i o n 3 5
S e c t i o n 4 . 3 m o U n t i n g t h e W A l l B r A c k e t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6
M A r k i n g l o c A t i o n 3 6
d r i l l i n g p i l o t h o l e s 3 6
S e c t i o n 4 . 3 p l A c i n g A l i d A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8
p l A c i n g A l i d A o n i t s b r A c k e t 3 9
S e c t i o n 4 . 4 c o n n e c t i n g S p e A k e r t o A m p l i f i e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1
s p e A k e r c A b l e s 4 2
s p A d e l u g s 4 2
S e c t i o n 4 . 5 A l i d A S e t U p c o m p l e t e d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2
S e c t i o n 4 . 6 l o c k i n g d o W n t h e A l i d A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 3
s e C T i O n 5 C A r e O f T h e f i n i s h 4 5
S e c t i o n 5 . 1 c A r e o f t h e f i n i S h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 7
d u s t i n g t h e A l i d A 4 7
c A r e o f t h e g r i l l e s 4 7
b r e A k - i n p e r i o d 4 8
S e c t i o n 5 . 2 e n c l o S U r e t e c h n o l o g Y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8
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M A t e r i A l s 4 8
A d h e s i v e 4 9
S e c t i o n 5 . 3 d e p t h o f d e S i g n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 9
s e C T i O n 6 T r O u b l e s h O O T i n g 5 1
S e c t i o n 6 . 1 t r o U B l e S h o o t i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3
s e C T i O n 7 r e p A i r s 5 7
S e c t i o n 7 . 1 r e p A i r p r o c e d U r e S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 9
r e p l A c i n g A n o p e n r e s i s t o r 5 9
r e p l A c i n g A b A d d r i v e r 5 9
s e C T i O n 8 A l i d A s p e C i f i C A T i O n s 6 1
S e c t i o n 8 A l i d A S p e c i f i c A t i o n S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3
M e A s u r e M e n t s : 6 3
d i M e n s i o n s : 6 3
w e i g h t u n c r A t e d : 6 3
s h i p p i n g w e i g h t ( A p p r o x i M A t e ) : 6 3
A l i d A d i M e n s i o n s i l l u s t r A t e d 6 4
i M p e d A n c e c u r v e 6 5
s e C T i O n 9 n O M O g r A p h 6 7
S e c t i o n 9 . 1 A l i d A n o m o g r A p h . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 9
s e C T i O n 1 0 w A r r A n T y i n f O r M A T i O n 7 1
S e c t i o n 1 0 . 1 W A r r A n t Y i n f o r m A t i o n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3
l i M i t e d w A r r A n t y 7 3
c o n d i t i o n s 7 3
r e M e d y 7 4
w A r r A n t y l i M i t e d t o o r i g i n A l p u r c h A s e r 7 4
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d e M o n s t r A t i o n e q u i p M e n t 7 5
M i s c e l l A n e o u s 7 5
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Section 1.1—Alida Design Considerations
Special Applications projects have a long and illustrious history at Wilson Audio.
In 1983, Dave Wilson needed a small location monitor for the series of audiophile-
acclaimed classical music recordings he was doing at the time. Finding nothing suit-
able on the market, he went into his garage and built the original WATT®. Its truncated
pyramid shape, constructed from mineral-filled methacrylic, broke the mold of then-
current loudspeaker design and has been widely copied since for one reason: it worked
extremely well. Mated to its dedicated woofer enclosure, the WATT/Puppy, now called
Sasha W/P, continues to be Wilson Audio’s longest running and best-selling loudspeak-
er.
Alida is the latest Special Applications product from Wilson Audio. It was de-
signed to offer the timbrel neutrality, dynamic response, soundstage depth, and trans-
parency of floor-standing Wilson loudspeakers, but to do so in the extremely adverse
conditions of wall-mounted applications. The Alida is a perfect example of performance
disproportionate to size.
Unlike most wall-mount speakers, Alida possesses all the salient attributes of
Wilson loudspeakers: dynamic agility, tonal expression, and musical beauty. The Alida
incorporates the same anti-jitter crossover technology that underlies the astonishingly
grain-free transparency and musicality of full-size Wilson loudspeakers. With strong
power handling capacity and low end frequency response reaching 40 Hz, this speak-
er will forever change the perception of just how good a wall-mounted speaker can
sound.
Adjustable Mounting System:
The greatest challenge for any wall-mount loudspeaker is accounting for the del-
eterious interaction with the wall and ceiling, as well as degradation caused by the
mount itself. This causes frequency nonlinearities—accentuating some frequencies and
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effectively masking others. Alida minimizes wall/ceiling resonant interactions through
thoroughly re-engineered mounting system. The Alida is mounted to its bracket via an
new individually machined, aircraft-grade aluminum mechanism, reducing wall-born
interactions and resonances.
Where the outgoing Wilson Surround Series 2 could be rotated up to 10 degrees,
Alida’s new mount provides up to 30 degrees of rotation. The Alida can be more fully
optimized for both the time-domain and driver dispersion.
For those clients upgrading from the Surround Series 2 to the Alida, Wilson has
made the task of swapping the two loudspeakers relatively straightforward by provid-
ing compatible mount locations on the X-material wall bracket. Simply remove the old
bracket and replace it with the Alida bracket. The top three holes in the center will cor-
respond to those same holes in the replacement bracket. For an additional fee, Wilson
will paint the X-material bracket to match the wall or the Alida itself.
New Enclosure
Using state-of-the-art materials technology first developed for the Alexandria XLF
and the Sasha W/P, Alida provides stunning results. By employing Wilson’s state-of-the-
art enclosure analysis, the heart of which is probing the minute panel resonances us-
ing laser vibrometry, the engineering team was able to reduce the resonant signature of
the Alida enclosure to vanishing levels. A rear-wave diffuser, similar to the technology
found in Wilson’s larger speakers, helps reduce time-domain distortion inside the cabi-
net.
Convergent Synergy Tweeter
The new Wilson Convergent Synergy Tweeter first found a home in the Alexandria
XLF. Wilson’s tweeter rejects exotic materials in favor of a new silk dome design that
better meets all of Wilson Audio’s musical design goals—and, perhaps most important-
ly, provides a seamless match to Wilson’s midrange driver.
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The Convergent Synergy Tweeter now makes its debut in the Alida. This version of
the Convergent Synergy Tweeter features a bespoke rear-wave chamber, designed spe-
cifically for the Alida platform. Additionally, Wilson will offer a custom version a modi-
fied titanium dome tweeter for those customers replacing the outgoing Surround, who
still use front speakers with this tweeter.
New Grill-frame:
The contribution of the speaker grills is an often-overlooked component in high-
end loudspeaker design. One solution employed by some designers is to omit the grill
entirely, but this creates a cosmetic presentation that many homeowners understand-
ably view as unfinished. Still other loudspeaker manufacturers treat the grill as an af-
terthought, and devote very little in the way of engineering time to the problems poorly
designed grills and grill frames cause. Wilson grill frames are built entirely from its
proprietary composite X-Material. X-Material has the advantage of being both extreme-
ly rigid and very well-damped; it quickly and efficiently converts unwanted vibrations
into heat. Since each grill frame is individually milled, special attention can be given
to its shape, the complexity of which in the Alida minimizes sporadic diffraction and
reflections normally caused by the grill’s frame.
Crossover
Careful attention was paid to Alida’s crossover. The goal was to optimize the time
domain and the overall tonal balance for wall placement. The Alida’s tonal beauty, dy-
namic expression, and scaling belie its placement in a difficult environment and call to
mind Wilson’s larger reference products.
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Section 2.1—Uncrating the Alida
Note: To avoid damaging the Alexx’s painted surface. Please remove any jewelry such as
rings, watches, necklaces, and bracelets during this process.
Initial Check
The Alida and its mounting bracket are shipped in a wooden crate. Upon receiving
the crates, please check their condition. If there is any damage, please report it to the
shipping company immediately for insurance verification.
The following items are recommended for this procedure:
Supplied hardware kit
Tape measure
Known listening position
Electric screwdriver/drill
Phillips head drive bit
Unpacking the Alida
Gently lift the Alida out of the crate. Remove the plastic outer bag by tilting the
Alida over on one side and opening the bag at the base of the Alida. Slide the bag off
the loudspeaker. Do not remove the protective film until you are ready to place the Ali-
das onto the mounting bracket.
Note: Do not cut the bags off of the Alidas. By using scissors or a knife, you could
unintentionally mark the cabinet or damage a driving element. Keep the bags in case
you need to repackage the Alidas. Likewise, save your shipping crates and all packing
materials. They are specifically designed to prevent harm from coming to your Alidas.
Move the Alida into the desired location.
Note: Be careful not to touch the driving elements when you are moving your Alida.
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Section 2.2—Crate Content Checklist
Now that you have unpacked your Alida, you can inventory all the additional
items in the crate. With each pair of Alidas, you will receive the following:
Alida Crate
1. 1 - Owner’s Manual
2. 1 - Warranty Registration
3. 1 - Template Guide
4. 2 - Mounting Brackets
5. 2 - Grills
6. 8 - 1/4 x 2 1/2” Lag Bolt
7. 8 - 1/4 x 1 3/4” Rawl Bolt
8. 8 - 5/16 x 3/4 Stainless Steel Flat Washer
9. 2 - Expanding spikes
10. 1 - 5/16 Socket
11. 1 - 7/16 Socket
12. 1 - 1/4” Rachet
13. 1 - 3” Masonry Bit
14. 1 - 3/16 x 3” Drill Bit
15. 1 - 5/32 Allen Wrench
16. 1 - 1/8 Allen Wrench
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17. 1 - Blue Polishing Cloth
18. 1 - 1/4” Hex Driver
19. 1 - 1/2 x 3/8” Combo Wrench
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