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Wilson Audio Specialties
s e C T i O n 1 . 5 — Y O u r r O O M
The Alexia is designed for maximum phase coherence and pulse replication ac-
curacy when each speaker is aimed directly at the listener or microphone. Thus, Alexia
should be “toed in.” In other words, the listener, when seated in the listening position
looking forward with his/her head in a rested position, should just barely see through
the gap created by the woofer blade and the lower side of the Upper Array. Alexia. Toe-
ing in the speakers provides meaningful improvements in resolution of low-level detail
in the midrange as well as appreciable improvements in soundstaging performance.
Summary
In summary, for optimal tonal balance accuracy, resolution of low level detail, and
soundstaging performance, the Alexia should be positioned as outlined in this section.
Ideally, the speakers should not be positioned too far from the listener if maximum
resolution of low-level detail is required. If possible, the speakers should be positioned
out into the room, slightly asymmetrically vis-a-vis the side and rear walls. The speak-
ers should be “toed in” toward the listener, preferably so that the listener, at his seated
position, can barely see the surface of the inner side of the Alexia as he/she faces the
speaker. It is recommended that a distance of two to three feet, and possibly more, be
maintained between the Alexia and the rear walls and that a distance of at least two
feet be maintained between the front panel of the Alexia and reflective side walls. De-
pending on the room, judicious use of sound absorbent materials will reduce the space
requirement.
By following the guidelines in this manual, your new Alexia loudspeakers can pro-
vide you with a lifetime of pure music reproduction.
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