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MAXX. Even the best materials are not suited to all aspects of enclosure construction.
Therefore, like all Wilson loudspeakers, the Sophia is constructed of several exotic ma-
terials chosen for their specific performance attributes relevant to different portions of
the enclosure.
The Sophia 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.
Section 5.3 – Depth of Design
Sophia’s compellingly authentic performance and lasting value are achieved
through careful implementation of cutting edge design and engineering and then ex-
ecuted using the highest performance materials. Wilson Audio’s use of proprietary
enclosure materials and adhesives are employed to achieve truly exceptional speaker
cabinet performance. The use of these materials in the Sophia results in an enclosure
that is inherently inert and non-resonant. All of these structural aspects are combined,
allowing Wilson Audio to deliver a product that maintains the strictest structural toler-
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