Wilson Audio in the United States has long been highly respected and indescribable in the audiophile audio, is a dream product in the hearts of many people, and is indeed one of the world's well-known top speaker brands. The new flagship WAM Master Chornosonic launched a few years ago has shocked audio fans around the world and set off a heated discussion on the Internet. Although the Alexx V listened to this time is a new version of the original Alexx, the launch schedule is after WAMM, so it also uses the research results obtained from the development of WAMM, which has a more comprehensive evolution than Alexx.
The latest cutting-edge design
The flagship WAM Master Chornosonic was launched in 2017, the second flagship Chronosonic XVX was launched in 2019, and the Alexx V was launched in 2021, which is the top 3 floor speakers of Wilson Audio. Alexx V's predecessor, Alexx, was launched in 2016, and the difference in appearance between the two is that the Alexx V is slightly larger, the depth and height are increased by 1 inch, the width remains the same, and the most obvious is that the upper half is changed to an open skeleton like a WAM (Open Architecture Gantry), which enhances rigidity and reduces pressure. The cabinet uses a large amount of X substance, the rigidity is very good, the price is also high, about 14 times the cost of the common MDF or HDF, when the application of the whole X substance in CNC cutting, and the use of V substance in the appropriate position, such as the top of the woofer, the skeleton and the new angle cone (Wilson Audio Acoustic Diode™ Spike), in the vibration control and isolation characteristics have a very good performance. The so-called X substance, V substance or D substance, S substance are special materials used by Wilson Audio and replaced by English alphabet abbreviations.
Precise calculation of the unit settings
The Alexx V maintains the MTM (Midrange–Tweeter–Midrange) tweeter design between two midrange units, with the position and angle of the unit being precisely calculated to represent a very close chronosonic VXV. In order to be able to fine-tune the sound and frequency response, Alexx V two different sizes of the midrange unit, 5.75 inch midrange unit from Alexx, the response is very fast and the resolution ability is very good, the 7-inch midrange unit from Chronosonic VXV, the sound is warm and charming, more live sense of the scene, QuadraMag unit drive system combines 4 independent magnets, arranged in quadraturer geometrically. An acoustic diffusion design is provided behind the midrange to increase its reaction speed.
The 1-inch tweeter is paired with the newly developed Convergent Synergy® Carbon (CSC) rear chamber in 3D printed carbon fiber. This unique design provides stronger high-frequency expansion, more linear frequency response, and better harmonic detail.
More acoustic volumetric volume
Two 10.5- and 12.5-inch woofers are from the WAMM Master Chronosonic. The bass reflector is located at the bottom, just like the previous generation Alexx can adjust the XLF (Cross-load Flow) Port System to select the position of the reflector on the front or back of the speaker, depending on the user's environment and needs. The Alexx V's cabinet has been optimized to significantly increase the acoustic volume inside by 16% compared to the original Alexx, and the low-frequency volume is almost the same as that of the Chronosonic VXV.
The Alexx V is equipped with a connecting cable for midrange and treble after the user's assembly is completed, so it can be seen that the connecting terminals and cables, in addition to the high-end unit is sealed design, the midrange and bass are not sealed chambers.
The divider is a completely new design that reduces components on the signal path, with a minimum impedance increased from 1.5 ohms of the Alexx to 2.0 ohms of the Alexx V, and an efficiency improvement of 1dB.
Alexx V offers adjustable front and rear positions and inclination angles of the cabinet with midrange and treble to achieve optimal temporal consistency of sound across frequency bands.
Custom Wilson Audio speaker terminal holders.
Alexx V features the new AudioCapX-WA® capacitor, which Wilson Audio is tailor-made and handcrafted to effectively control the error range of each capacitor.
The Alexx V weighs 226.8 kg, is 161cm high, 68cm deep, 40cm wide, and has an efficiency value of 92dB.
The best partner of the top level
To match the Alexx V level of speaker equipment, absolutely can not be sloppy, the day of listening is the result of the agent's careful adjustment, the equipment used are a temporary choice, including CH Precision D1.1 CD dial, T1 external clock, C1.1 digital-to-analog converter, X1 power supply and Dan D'Agostino Momentum HD preamp, Momentum The M400 mono rear-stage amplifier system is complemented by a complete line including the Transformer Cable Magnum Opus speaker cable.
Highly qualified natural sound purity
Listen to familiar music first, take "2015 Original Sound Selection The Perfect Sound" as a reference, with this system to listen to Eva Cassidy's "Fields of Gold" when the vocal details are particularly large, neutral and solid, along with the original recording background of the music, the slight noise is clear, more obvious than ever, this top system for the music of the slightest sound is really not spared, obviously familiar with the music, But there have always been new ideas, and small details that have not been noticed in the past have emerged this time, and they are clear. In addition, the contrast dynamics during singing are quite large, and they are still very obedient at relatively large volumes, the high-frequency segment is durable and smooth, there is no excessive stimulation, and the overall timbre and performance are the purity of the sound that exudes high quality.
Explosive detail regenerates, stretching every inch of your skin to the music
Referring to another song, Tsuyoshi Yamamoto Trio's "What A Wonderful World", the cello solo performance is very good, first of all, in different ranges, from high to low, the same audio and video volume is presented, indicating that the equipment and this space are quite symmetrical in the low frequency band, there is no obvious standing wave or energy protrusion, and the thickness of the sound presented by the sense of volume is very appropriate, neither bloated nor plump. The piano that was added later had excellent brightness in both strength and high frequency, and the beautiful performance of the high notes was rare in past experience. The details in the jazz drums are also easily noticed in the subtle taps, and the system not only plays back the music, but also brings new content that has always existed without noticing.
The depiction is delicate and precise, truly natural and neutral
Listen to a familiar Belafante "Sings The Blues", this set of Wilson Audio Alexx V as the protagonist of the top system, the agent adjusted after a very clear emperor position, listening to the head slightly moved will perceive that the sound positioning also changed, simply put, Alexx V for the sound to reach the listening position adjustment is very fine, as long as you spend time and accumulate experience, refer to the original factory to give advice and environment, The upper limit that can be achieved is quite high. Therefore, under the appropriate adjustment, it can present a loose and natural, accurate positioning, excellent three-dimensional sense and thickness of the singing, whether it is like the scene I do not know, because I have not been to the scene, but the sound of the texture, picture sense, sound environment, details portrayal are very excellent, you can feel that the gap between it and the general sound system is obvious, it sounds very realistic but also very beautiful.
Extremely rare low-frequency dynamics
After listening for a while, I began to choose low-frequency and dynamic records, in addition to this percussion "Touch Yello", there are many agents' own demonstration films, including large orchestras, organs and electric basses, which are very testing the system of low frequency and also testing the adjustment of the entire environment, I will not list them. I listened in simple two channels, listened for a while, and then the agent increased the weight and then gave the two bass posts in the back, Thor's Hammer. Under the demonstration of only two channels, what is heard is a low frequency that is quite fast, clean, shocking and rich in dynamic and vitality, which is in harmony with the middle and high frequency segments, the balance is not biased and delicate, the drum skin level, control ability and cleanliness in the percussion are first-class, and there is no sense of expansion and the slightest standing wave under the large energy fragment, and what is felt is a clean large-scale dynamic performance, while not covering up the tiny details of the music. After adding two bass columns, the energy originally located in front of the body is directly transferred to the sofa and the body, and the very low frequency covers the entire space, and the diving ability is very amazing, and it is not superfluous at all, not stressing the ears but solidly transmitting to the body. I don't know how many people have felt this kind of air shock but the space is not shaken, the dynamic is large and there is a clear level, I don't know how the agent adjusted, in short, the last time I heard this performance was about 8 years ago, also in this space, you can see how much the agent understands the equipment and handles it carefully, showing the true value of the top equipment.
The difference between Alexx V and Alexx
● Designed from the flagship WAMM Master Chronosonic Open Architecture Gantry.
● Same as Chronosonic XVX, the new 7" Alnico QuadraMag aluminum-nickel-cobalt unit drive system.
● New AudioCapX-WA® capacitors, tailor-made by Wilson Audio, handmade.
The new Convergent Synergy Carbon (CSC) tweeter.
● Like the WAMM Master Chronosonic, the latest Cable Management System wire management system and adjusting optical auxiliary lights.
● The loudspeaker adjustability is maximized, including the bass reflection hole can be set to the front or rear, and the module above the speaker is independently adjustable.
● Hybrid design and application of X-Material and V-Material.
● The new Wilson Audio Acoustic Diode angle cone.
● Custom Wilson Audio speaker terminal holder.
● The new design of the divider reduces the components on the signal path, and the minimum impedance is increased from 1.5 ohms of Alexx to 2.0 ohms of Alexx V, and the efficiency is improved by 1dB.
● Excellent Gold lugs gold-plated connection terminals, used in many places in the speaker.
Wilson Audio Alexx V floor speaker
● Impedance: 4ohms/minimum 2.0ohms @250 Hz
● Efficiency: 92dB @1W @1m @1k
● Frequency response: 20Hz–32kHz +/-3dB
● Unit:
高音 – 1" Dome， Dome Material： Doped Silk Fabric
中音 – 5.75" Cone Material： Doped Paper Pulp
中音 – 7" Cone Material： Paper Pulp Composite
低音 – 10.5" Cone Material： Hard Paper Pulp
低音 – 12.5" Cone Material： Hard Paper Pulp
● Dimensions: 161 x 40.01 x 70.88 mm
● Box design and materials:
Treble (closed): X-Material
5.75" midrange (reflex): X-Material with S-Material Baffle
7" midrange (reflex): X-Material with S-Material Baffle
Bass (front or rear reflex): X-Material with V-Material Top
● Weight: 226.8Kg per piece