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  Chronosonic 

XVX

 Inst allation Guide

A u t h e n t i c   E x c e l l e n c e

Section 4.1—Spike Installation

Spike Assembly

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Remove the mechanical diodes and move the nut to about two 
threads from the point. This will allow for  greater movement 
when leveling the loudspeaker system. 

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Screw the spikes into the diode until the nut is against the 
diode. Be careful that the nut does not turn while inserting and 
threading spikes into the diode. 

Note: Do not tighten these assembled spikes. You will need to unscrew 
them when you level the Chronosonic XVX. 

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Place the set screw into the other end of the diode with the Al-
len head toward the spike. This will ensure that if for any reason 
you have to remove your Chronosonic XVX spikes, you will be 
able to withdraw the set screw safely using the supplied Allen 
wrench. Screw the set screw into the diode until it meets the 
spike. 

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Place the assemblies out of the traffic pattern until they are 
needed during the installation.

Section 4.2—Using the Wilson Lift to Install Spikes

Note: This is a two person job. Do not attempt this by yourself. The Chrono-

sonic XVX weighs over 685 LBS and may seriously injure someone if tipped 
over.

Materials Required

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8 sets of assembled spikes

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The Wilson Audio Lift

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The lift socket wrench 

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Swivel caster wrench

Installation Procedure

1.  Slide the Wilson Audio Lift under the front of the Chronosonic 

XVX, centered between the casters, so that the jack’s lift bolt 
is exposed. Place the lift plate so it is positioned about an inch 
behind the front facade of the Chronosonic XVX woofer enclo-
sure. 

Note: An assistant should stand to the rear of the Chronosonic XVX to 
steady it.

2.  Attach the wrench to the lift bolt and begin to slowly raise the 

front of the Chronosonic XVX by turning the bolt clockwise.

3.  After the front of the Chronosonic XVX is high enough (you will 

need approximately one and a half inches of clearance beneath 

Summary of Contents for Chronosonic XVX

Page 1: ...S e c t i o n W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s In s t a l l a t i o n a n d C a r e G u i d e...

Page 2: ...e G a n t r y 22 S e c t i o n 2 6 Ch r o n o s o n ic X V X So n o s 1 L ig h t i n g S y s t e m 23 Wil son Au d io is a registered t rademark of Wilson Audio S pecialties Inc S op h ia S a sh a W...

Page 3: ...c t i o n 7 5 De m o n s t r a t i o n Eq u ipm e n t 68 S e c t i o n 7 6 Mi s c e l l a n e o u s 69 B a t t e r y Re c y c l i n g o r D i s p o s a l 25 S e c t i o n 2 7 In s t a l l i n g t h e...

Page 4: ...S e c t i o n 1 C o n t e n t s a n d S t a gi n g W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Page 5: ...32 Allen Bit 0 10 ohm 1 0 ohm 1 5 ohm 3 20 ohm 2 1 ohm Resistors XVX Tool Kit Cool Fall Light Charging Cable Spike Pad QTY 8 Mechanical Diode QTY 8 A Spike QTY 8 Spike with nut QTY 8 2 Spike QTY 4 3...

Page 6: ...lignment in the time domain if the following process is meticulously followed You will need the following items Supplied hardware kit Tape measure Known listening position Masking Tape The Zone of Neu...

Page 7: ...s for small interactive rooms and three feet for large more neutral rooms 5 Now position yourself against the side wall perpendicular to the intended speaker location Stand between the two tape marks...

Page 8: ...ause out of phase cancellations or comb filtering which will cancel some frequencies and change the tonal balance of the music Adhering to the Wilson Audio Setup Procedure outlined in the previous sec...

Page 9: ...S e c t i o n 2 A s s e m b l y W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Page 10: ...flat sur face on the top of each spike The spikes should be screwed in all the way until they are hand tight then 1 16 further to tighten into place The Upper Midrange Module and the Tweeter Module fo...

Page 11: ...position of the front right spike into the detent on the top of the smaller 4 inch Midrange Module The fourth is named XVX Lower Mod ule Chronosonic Micrometer Position This indicates the pre cise po...

Page 12: ...Detent Position This table indicates the detent location in which the right front spike rests 5 Raise the tension spike located at the rear of the 4 inch Mid range Module such that the spike is not p...

Page 13: ...e The Chronosonic XVX Gantry is extremely heavy Ideally four installers should be present for the safe installation of the Gantry to the Woofer Module A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e Se c t ion...

Page 14: ...oolfall lights are secured using spring loaded pressure hardware and can be removed and re installed without tools Remove the two lights for recharging Adjustable Coolfall Light Source Se c t ion 2 6...

Page 15: ...hing the front woofer with the rear spike A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e Se c t ion 2 7 In s ta l l i ng t h e Upp e r Modu l e s i n t o t h e Ga n t ry 29 1 Turn on the two lights to aid in t...

Page 16: ...ometer so that it aligns with the corresponding number on the Micrometer Se c t ion 2 7 In s ta l l i ng t h e Upp e r Modu l e s i n t o t h e Ga n t ry 31 Once you ve properly set the Micrometer pos...

Page 17: ...sistant prepare to balance the module and guide the ball head posts installed on the top of the Tweeter Module into the opening of the slots on the bottom of the Upper Midrange Module 3 Once the ball...

Page 18: ...S e c t i o n 3 C o n n e c t i n g t h e M o d u 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 19: ...ixtures which holds the cable in place is spring loaded Lifting the A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e Se c t ion 3 1 Dr e s s i ng t h e Ca b l e s 37 spring loaded back of fixture reveals a gap i...

Page 20: ...ssfully connect it to its corresponding binding post 12 After you have successfully shortened the exposed cable gently pull back on the cable dressing fixture You will see three opposing half oval slo...

Page 21: ...S e c t i o n 4 F i n a l S e t u p W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Page 22: ...pplied Allen wrench Screw the set screw into the diode until it meets the spike Place the assemblies out of the traffic pattern until they are needed during the installation Section 4 2 Using the Wils...

Page 23: ...e other channel Leveling the Chronosonic XVX 1 It is not necessary to use the jack to level the Chronosonic XVX 2 There is precision bubble level installed on the rear of the up per Micrometer Use thi...

Page 24: ...4 Resistors By removing the small glass cover on the upper bevel on the rear of the Woofer Module of your Chronosonic XVX you may gain access to the resistor plate These resistors serve several funct...

Page 25: ...e thus in need of additional deep bass reinforce ment the rear firing port configuration is recommended as a starting place If the mid to upper bass is lean in your installation the forward firing por...

Page 26: ...tra high quality attenuator for the Rear Tweeter improves the XVX s ability to interface within a variety of environments The rear tweeter is in play centered on a frequency of approximately 7kHz In a...

Page 27: ...S e c t i o n 5 S p e ci f ic a t i o n s W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Page 28: ...tal System Shipping Weight approx XLF port adjustable rear or front firing Rear vented Two Modules Bottom vented Sealed One 10 5 inch 26 67 cm Hard Paper Pulp One 12 5 inch 31 75 cm Hard Paper Pulp Tw...

Page 29: ...c XVX Installation Guide Se c t ion 5 4 Imp e da nce Mag n i t u de 57 W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e Section 5 3 Impedance Phase Section 5 4 Impedan...

Page 30: ...S e c t i o n 6 T im e A l ig n m e n t C h a r 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 31: ...Spike No Spike 39 in 99 cm 2 2 2 2 2 No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike No Spike 38 in 96 5 cm 2 2 2 2 2 2 No Spike N...

Page 32: ...27 m 4 57 m 4 88 m 5 18 m 5 49 m 5 79 m 6 1 m 6 71 m 7 32 m 48 in 122 cm A70 A66 A63 A60 A58 A56 A54 2 A53 A52 A50 5 A49 5 A48 5 A48 A46 5 A45 47 in 119 5 cm A64 8 A61 5 A58 5 A56 2 A54 2 A52 5 A51 A5...

Page 33: ...S e c t i o n 7 W a r r a n t y W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s...

Page 34: ...used damaged by accident or neglect or in A u t h e n t i c E x c e l l e n c e being transported or if the product has been tampered with or service or repair of the product has been attempted or per...

Page 35: ...d to be free of manufacturing defects in materials and workman ship for a period of five 5 years from the date of shipment to the dealer Demo equipment needing warranty service may be repaired on site...

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