Wilson Electronics Alexandria XLF, Owner'S Manual

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W i l s o n A u d i o S p e c i a l t i e s
Wilson loudspeakers look. The convergence of authentic technology and aesthetic ide-
als has produced Wilson Audio’s most iconic shapes. The idealism of Dave’s approach
defines Wilson’s design culture. The new architecture of Alexandria XLF is but the latest
iteration of that philosophy.
The Cross Load Firing port system (XLF) dictated a larger bass enclosure. It is 14%
larger than the Series 2. This enabled the engineers to carefully shape the XLF’s bass
response for an even more linear and room-friendly response. Using the latest analysis
technology, Wilson’s mechanical engineers reworked the woofer cabinet, thickening the
enclosure walls and redesigning the internal bracing geometry. Cabinet contribution in
the bass region was extremely low in the Series 2 Alexandria. The Alexandria XLF is even
more inert.
Alexandria’s “wing” structure, which supports the midrange and tweeter modules in
the upper array, is critical to the design for several reasons: It provides the infrastructure
that facilitates the precise aspherical alignment of the upper modules; and it provides a
low-resonance and extremely rigid platform from which the upper modules launch the
midrange and high-frequency waveforms. In the Alexandria XLF, the wing is thicker and
more substantial than the Series 2’s. It is built entirely of cross-braced X-material, Wil-
son’s extremely rigid and well-damped composite. The new wing provides an extremely
inert platform for the upper three modules.
Finally, the signature Alexandria curves, a metaphor for time-aligned wavelength
progression, have been enhanced to greater effect. Alexandria’s visual presence is at
once more substantial and organic.
S-Material Midrange Baffle
First introduced in Wilson’s venerable WATT/Puppy replacement, the Sasha W/P, S-
material is a wonder of midrange beauty and low-resonance. In combination with X-ma-
terial, S-material reduces measurable and audible noise and coloration in the midrange.