W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s
Section 5.1 – Enclosure Technology
Materials
Wilson Audio has conducted many hours of research on the impact of materi-
als on speaker enclosure performance. Through this effort, Wilson pioneered the use
of non-resonant materials, first with the use of mineral-filled acrylic in the WATT and
continuing with the further development of proprietary materials for X-1 Grand SLAMM
and WATT/Puppy. Even the best materials are not suited to all aspects of enclosure
construction. Therefore, like all Wilson loudspeakers, the Watt/Puppy is constructed of
several exotic materials chosen for their specific performance attributes relevant to dif-
ferent portions of the enclosure.
System 8 is constructed using non-resonant, high-density, composites which are
then cross-braced to further reduce cabinet resonance. Each of these composites meets
and exceeds the highest of ANSI test standards for its use, while offering very tight tol-
erances, high hardness, uniform density, and dimensional stability.
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.
A highly cross-linked, thermo-set adhesive is used for the construction of the
enclosure. It was also chosen for its excellent bond strength, solvent resistance, hard-
ness, and optimum vibrational characteristics.
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Summary of Contents for WATT System 8
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