1981
WAMM
WAMM Series 1 1981 - 1982
The Wilson Audio Monitor (WAMM) was Dave Wilson’s first commercially available Loudspeaker. Many considered it a statement product, but Dave’s original focus was to find, and ultimately create the ideal audio reference tool that can be tuned and configured to the listening environment. During Dave Wilson’s earlier experiments with creating a movable mechanism to align the modules in the time domain, he kept coming back to this idea--there was a direct correlation between the acoustic center of the driver and knowing where and when the sound from each of the drivers arrived at his listening position. This resulted in a more faithful reproduction of the signal.
1982
WAMM 2
WAMM Series 2 1982 - 1983
After further experimentation, Dave realized he had discovered a straightforward method to measure the accuracy of loudspeakers within the parameter of the time domain. More importantly, his technique revealed driver misalignments at the position that mattered most—at the listener’s ears. The WAMM was able to adjust to correct misalignments in the most unique fashion. The music became more realistic and beautiful.
1983
WAMM 3A
WAMM Series 3A 1983 - 1987
With advancements in technology and his methods, Dave continued to enhance his beloved loudspeaker and make sure that the drivers, materials, and overall sound quality and time alignment would be improved. These improvements included a replacement of mid-range modules and realignment of the full-range array, an electrostatic module network upgrade, and a main crossover board upgrade.
1986
WATT
WATT Series 1 1986 - 1989
The WATT (Wilson Audio Tiny Tot) was originally Dave Wilson's portable monitor he created for professional recording use. After experiencing the consequences of having inadequate monitors on-site at a recording session, Dave later recounted the experience: “The recording was completely unacceptable. It was at that point in time that I realized if I was going to continue recording, continue my efforts to capture the actual sound of the live event, I needed a portable monitor that spoke the same language as the WAMM.” Without intending to do so, Dave had designed a product that engendered a strong aspirational desire. While his WAMM demonstrations produced a similar feeling for many listeners, the feasibility of actually purchasing a pair was often well beyond the means of the potential buyer. The WATT was affordable in this context.
1988
WAMM Series 6
WAMM Series 6 1988 - 1991
A major upgrade from the WAMM Series 3A to the WAMM Series 6 included a new midrange that improved the linearity of the loudspeaker. The WAMM Series 6 also implemented the new Wilson Audio built M6 Modules. The cabinetry was constructed primarily of marine grade birch laminate board, imported from Finland as well as ultra high-density ceramic-filled methacrylate polymer.
1989
WHOW
WHOW Series 1 1989 - 1991
Sheryl Lee discussed with Dave the idea of re-configuring the WAMM Subwoofer into a lower-profile version such as a coffee table. It was inevitable, that Wilson Audio’s coffee table subwoofer became the WHOW (pronounced “wow”) for Wilson High-Output Woofer. The POW WHOW (Powered Wilson High-Output Woofer) included a powered amplifier (400 watts) on the bottom of the WHOW. The WHOW used the same subwoofer as the WAMM tower to ensure accurate time alignment.
WATT 2
WATT Series 2 1989 - 1991
The Original Puppy high-speed woofer was introduced as a solution to solve the unpredictable results of pairing the WATT with other commercial subwoofers. In the initial design phase of the Puppy, Dave Wilson concluded that what was needed was a highly articulate, low distortion, non-resonant, compact high-speed subwoofer with robust power handling, high sensitivity, and excellent reliability.
Puppy
Puppy Series 1 1989 - 1991
The Original Puppy high-speed woofer was introduced as a solution to solve the unpredictable results of pairing the WATT with other commercial subwoofers. In the initial design phase of the Puppy, Dave Wilson concluded that what was needed was a highly articulate, low distortion, non-resonant, compact high-speed subwoofer with robust power handling, high sensitivity, and excellent reliability.
1991
WHOW Series 2
WHOW Series 2 1991 - 1993
Both versions of the WHOW, the powered version (“Pow-WHOW”) and the “Universal model” (WHOW-U) could be used with the user’s choice of external power amps. Both versions featured their own Wilson Audio electronic crossover, with a frequency contour network and high current remote power supply. The woofer in this series was also changed to an 18-inch JBL driver.
WATT Series 3
WATT Series 3 1991 - 1994
In the WATT/Puppy Series 3/2, the crossover and materials were continually refined, re-tuned, and developed in order to improve system clarity and linearity. Putting X-Material at the bottom of the Puppy enhanced the solidity of the enclosure.
Puppy Series 2
Puppy Series 2 1991 - 1994
In the WATT/Puppy Series 3/2, the crossover and materials were continually refined, re-tuned, and developed in order to improve system clarity and linearity. Putting X-Material at the bottom of the Puppy enhanced the solidity of the enclosure.
1992
WAMM Series 7
WAMM Series 7 1992 - 2003
Still the absolute finest music system available in its day. In its Series 7 version, the WAMM possessed unrivaled harmonic rightness, startling dynamic contrasts, with the ability to flow with the music like none other - this was the world’s ultimate personalized reference speaker system. It included a high-performance equalizer and low-frequency electronic crossover. Custom calibration in your listening room by David A. Wilson was included in the purchase price.
WAMM Series 7A
WAMM Series 7A 1992 - 2003
The 7A included a high-performance equalizer and low-frequency electronic crossover.
1993
X-1 Grand SLAMM
X-1 Grand SLAMM Series 1 1993 - 1997
The X-1 was designed as the ultimate real-world reference speaker system. No bi-amping or bi-wiring was required. Its more compact footprint allowed placement in environments where a WAMM couldn't work and didn’t require Dave Wilson to personally install them.
WHOW Series 3
WHOW Series 3 1993 - 2002
In its third generation, the WHOW Series 3 extended the WATT/Puppy (or other) system’s low-end response into the lowest octave. In addition to deep bass extension, ambient retrieval was greatly enhanced. The WHOW III was available in virtually unlimited finish options (including granite and marble tops) to fit elegantly into your decor.
1994
WATT / Puppy 5
WATT / Puppy Series 5 1994 - 1999
The addition of the Puppy 5 woofer system added dynamic heft to the already startling transparency of the WATT 5, by evolving the woofer enclosure design and materials as well as the port. The WATT/Puppy 5.1 upgraded the umbilical cable from the Puppy to the WATT to a custom-made transparent cable.
1995
CUB
CUB Series 1 1995 - 1997
The Wilson Audio CUB (Center Unitized Bass) was designed to provide exceptionally high-quality music reproduction in rooms that are too small to accommodate larger systems and was initially configured to be installed between wall studs.
WITT
WITT Series 1 1995 - 1997
The WITT (Wilson Integrated Transducer Technology) was designed around a massive enclosure which was the only product in Wilson Audio history to have a speckled paint finish. The WITT Series 1 was the shortest-lived product in Wilson Audio history, as the Series 2 came out just 2 years later.
1996
XS Subwoofer
XS Subwoofer 1996 - 2005
Anyone anywhere near the room could feel the bass from the XS Subwoofer. The subwoofers performance extended to below 10Hz which made people feel a sensation that was gut-shaking.
1997
X-1 Grand SLAMM 2
X-1 Grand SLAMM Series 2 1997 - 1999
With high sensitivity and full power response available over eleven octaves, the Grand SLAMM Series 2 had no serious peers (excluding Wilson Audio's WAMM Series 7).
WITT Series 2
WITT Series 2 1997 - 2000
The WITT Series 2 had an enclosure that was completely X-Material instead of only on the side panels, which allowed for a more accurate sound and better vibration dampening. Inspiration for the Sophia series was drawn from the lessons learned from the WITT series.
1998
MAXX
MAXX Series 1 1998 - 2004
The MAXX was a very forgiving loudspeaker to both the room it was placed in and to the equipment used to drive it. MAXX became a favorite loudspeaker for use in home theaters during the home theater boom.
1999
WATT/Puppy System 6
WATT / Puppy Series 6 1999 - 2002
The System 6 was the introduction of the wings on top of the Puppy, to better visually integrate the Puppy with the WATT. Two very high-quality, low-frequency drivers were driven in parallel in a rigidly cross-braced, tuned enclosure which quickly dampened spurious resonances in the structure.
2000
X-1 Grand SLAMM 3
X-1 Grand SLAMM Series 3 2000 - 2003
The most distinct feature in the Series 3 was the beveled edge on the bottom of the upper midrange. Other distinct changes were the tweeter, midranges, and crossovers.
WATCH Surround
WATCH Surround Series 1 2000 - 2009
WATCH Surround was a perfect example of performance disproportionate to size. With strong power handling capacity and low-end frequency response reaching 45 Hz, it brought accuracy, dynamics, and emotion to any theater.
WATCH Center Channel
WATCH Center Channel Series 1 2000 - 2010
The WATCH (Wilson Audio Theater Comes Home) surround system was designed to offer a more compact and versatile home theater option for those with limited space.
CUB Series 2
CUB Series 2 2000 - 2005
The Cub Series 2 enclosure integrated the mid-woofer baffles into the enclosure design and the tweeter was upgraded as well.
2001
Sophia
Sophia Series 1 2001 - 2009
The design objective for the Sophia was simple yet challenging: to build a single cabinet, floor-standing loudspeaker that could provide a significant measure of musical enjoyment found in Wilson Audio's multi-cabinet speakers. A classic was born.
WATCH Dog Powered
WATCH Dog - Powered 2001 - 2008
The WATCH Dog powered subwoofer included a built-in crossover and was designed to further extend and enhance the bottom octave performance of music and theater systems without compromising speed, tonal accuracy, or phase coherency. The built-in amp provided 500 watts of power.
2002
WATT/Puppy System 7
WATT / Puppy Series 7 2002 - 2006
The extraordinary transparency, coherence, and dynamic linearity of the WATT made it ideal for the sonic evaluation of audio hardware and software. This included associated electronic audio equipment, such as amplification systems, passive circuit components, and signal cables.
2003
Alexandria X-2 Series 1
Alexandria X-2 Series 1 2003 - 2007
Alexandria was created to become a new flagship loudspeaker. It introduced radically new technologies, such as Aspherical Group Delay, and capitalized on the synergistic application of technologies perfected since the revolutionary X-1 platform was introduced.
2004
MAXX Series 2
MAXX Series 2 2004 - 2008
The strategic combinations of X and M-Materials were used in the upper M-T-M modules, resulting in an inert enclosure. The upper array grilles were split into 2x grilles.
2005
Sophia Series 2
Sophia Series 2 2005 - 2012
Sophia Series 2 was a loudspeaker both visually and sonically beguiling. It was a full-range, three-way system using specifically chosen drivers. The new tweeter and revised crossover design integrated technologies were previously found only in its larger siblings.
2006
Thor's Hammer
Thor's Hammer 2006 - 2023
Thor’s Hammer was the first subwoofer to use the new dual spider 15-inch woofer similar to the one developed for the WATCH Dog. This subwoofer not only equaled but surpassed the performance of the XS in a cabinet that wouldn’t overwhelm most rooms.
X-1 Grand SLAMM Level 5
The X-1 Grand SLAMM Level 5 was an available upgrade for existing X-1 Grand SLAMM Series 3's, which incorporated many innovations from the Alexandria such as an Alexandria-style mechanized coupling system and new module suspension and included a new set of midrange drivers.
WATT/Puppy System 8
WATT / Puppy Series 8 2006 - 2011
The use of the highest-performance materials in System 8 resulted in an enclosure that was inherently inert and non-resonant. All of these structural aspects were combined, allowing Wilson Audio to deliver a product that maintained the strictest structural tolerances, durability, and reliability.
Duette
Duette Series 1 2006 - 2014
Duette was a unique product in the audio world: a loudspeaker engineered to provide state-of-the-art audiophile performance in installations that were typically very hostile to good sound, namely when the speaker must be placed near a wall, either on a stand or in a bookshelf or cabinet.
2007
WATCH Surround Series 2
WATCH Surround Series 2 2007 - 2014
Without enlarging the external dimensions of the enclosure, the internal volume of the WATCH Surround was increased by 50%.
WATCH Center Series 2
WATCH Center Channel Series 2 2007 - 2011
The WATCH Center Series 2 with its adjustable tweeter, provided listeners not only with optimal on-axis response but also a smooth, linear, off-axis performance. The Series 2 mid-woofer enclosure also had more internal volume.
2008
MAXX Series 3
MAXX Series 3 2008 - 2016
By splitting the upper-midrange drivers into two discrete modules, it was possible to achieve optimal aspherical propagation delay in the new MAXX Series 3.
2009
Sasha W/P
Sasha W/P 2009 - 2014
Sasha W/P (WATT/Puppy) had an authentic and compelling performance which was achieved through the implementation of placing both crossovers for the Sasha W/P in the woofer cabinet, and developing a new material that was specifically for the Sasha W/P midrange called S-Material.
2010
Polaris
Polaris 2010 - 2019
The Polaris was Dave Wilson’s brilliant answer to the issue of some spaces that needed a main right and left loudspeaker below 32 inches tall due to architectural designs such as under a window or a painting, while still having the full performance capability that a Wilson Audio loudspeaker provided.
Alexandria X-2 Series 2
Alexandria X-2 Series 2 2010 - 2014
The original Alexandria was the fruition of a blank-slate approach to creating a new flagship loudspeaker for the real world. Alexandria X-2 Series 2 brought in the new technologies introduced in the MAXX, the WATT/Puppy, and the Sophia. It became the WATT/Puppy and Sophia, with a no-holds-barred approach.
Sophia Series 3
Sophia Series 3 2010 - 2016
The Sophia Series 3 was upgraded with a faster woofer. The tweeter from Sasha W/P was also incorporated into the Series 3, including an all-new crossover.
2011
WATCH Center Channel 3
WATCH Center Channel Series 3 2011 - 2023
The WATCH Convergent Synergy utilized X-Material in both tweeter and woofer enclosures. S-Material, Wilson Audio’s latest composite first used in the Sasha, now found its place in the WATCH Convergent Synergy’s mid-woofer baffle.
2012
Alexandria XLF
Alexandria XLF 2012 - 2020
The Alexandria XLF was conceived as neither refinement nor replacement, it is an entirely new loudspeaker, on a new plane of performance. Dave, the idealist, insisted that no detail is too small to be scrutinized. Thus, the Alexandria XLF was born.
Alexia
Alexia Series 1 2012 - 2017
Alexia began with a simple question: What would happen if we merged the time-domain accuracy and driver technology of the Alexandria XLF with a form factor similar to the Sasha?
2013
Mezzo
Mezzo C/S 2013 - 2023
The goal was to reduce propagation-delay “jitter”—noise, generated from interactions between the different crossover components. This resulted in the Mezzo’s overall resolution, inter-transient silence, dynamic speed, and nuance being nearly identical to the Sasha W/P.
Duette Series 2
Duette Series 2 2013 - 2020
Duette Series 2 further refined and perfected its original objective, with features such as a new stand with an integrated crossover, new cabinet design, and refined bracing for better resonance control, and tweeter technology derived from the Alexia.
2014
Polaris CS
Polaris C/S 2014 - 2019
The Polaris C/S was an advancement in tweeter technology using the Convergent Synergy tweeter. The Convergent Synergy tweeter allowed the midrange and woofer to align more accurately.
Alida
Alida 2014 - 2023
The Alida was designed to offer the timbral neutrality, dynamic response, soundstage depth, and transparency of floor-standing Wilson Audio loudspeakers, but to do so in the extremely adverse conditions of wall-mounted applications. It first launched with the Titanium dome tweeter and then was upgraded to the Convergent Synergy tweeter.
Sasha Series 2
Sasha Series 2 2014 - 2018
Sasha Series 2 incorporated the latest technology derived from Wilson Audio’s own state-of-the-art loudspeakers, to raise the best-selling product to a new plane of performance. The midrange/tweeter baffle was also altered to align the tweeter more on axis with the listener.
2015
Sabrina
Sabrina 2015 - 2020
The objective for Sabrina was to take the wealth of knowledge and experience contained in the XLF and distill it down to its essence. While size and complexity were the most obvious differences, more telling were the traits the two loudspeakers share in common, simple, elegant, stunning performance.
2016
Alexx
Alexx 2016 - 2021
The unique adjustability to preside in and align the time domain was a substantial evolution from the Maxx Series 3 capabilities. Not only was the Alexx more accurately aligned with the listening position, but it also had a more organic physical design than the Maxx Series 3.
Yvette
2017
WAMM Master Chronosonic
The WAMM Master Chronosonic was Dave Wilson's Magnum Opus. There were nearly five years of research, development, and thought that went into the new WAMM. From its inception, the WAMM Master Chronosonic was designated to cover the entire audible bandwidth with unprecedented time-domain fidelity, ultra-low distortion, and exceptionally well-controlled enclosure resonance.
Alexia Series 2
Alexia Series 2 2017 - 2022
By many measures, the Alexia was one of Wilson Audio’s most successful products. Wilson Audio’s technology continued to evolve and advance in the areas of drivers, crossover analysis and design, composite materials research, and time-alignment accuracy, and it all showed in the new Alexia Series 2.
2018
Sasha DAW
TuneTot
TuneTot 2018
While its name pays homage to the first WASAE product, it is a modern technical tour de force designed to offer timbral beauty, dynamic nuance, soundstage resolution, and transparency, all the hallmarks of Wilson Audio loudspeakers design culture—but do so in environments that are hostile to all of those qualities. It is a perfect desktop or bookshelf compact loudspeaker.
Wilson Audio Subsonic
The Wilson Audio Subsonic is the fraternal twin of the WAMM Master Subsonic. It features the same subwoofer drivers and the same internal volume. The differences lie in the finish details.
WAMM Master Subsonic
WAMM Master Subsonic 2018
While most manufacturers of subwoofers attempt to bend the immutable laws of physics with undersized enclosures and drivers, Wilson Audio’s approach to the bottom octave is uncompromising and pure. The WAMM Master Subsonic subwoofer builds on all these aspects and was only available with the WAMM Master Chronosonic.
2019
Chronosonic XVX
Chronosonic XVX 2019
In 2018, having completed work on the Sasha DAW, Daryl Wilson knew it was time to push his engineering team’s skills, passion, expertise, and his own personal prowess to limits and extremes—just as his father had with the WAMM. The format of the flagship loudspeaker fits Daryl Wilson's attitudes and convictions perfectly. He is extraordinarily compromise-adverse.
2020
Pedestal
Pedestal 2020
Developed by Wilson Audio's WASAE division, the Pedestal is an isolation foot engineered to reduce vibrations that compromise sound. Constructed from a viscous material, V-Material (an internally damped constrained layered material), and nonmagnetic stainless steel for the diode housing effectively absorbs unwanted vibrations and delivering astounding isolation with sonic clarity.
SabrinaX
SabrinaX 2020
When upgrading the beloved Sabrina, Daryl and his team set out to preserve its musical charm while enhancing its performance. Drawing from his work on the Chronosonic XVX, Daryl refined the design to deliver even greater musicality and improved transient speed, resolution, intimacy, and transparency that the Sabrina was beloved for.
2021
Alexx V
Alexx V 2021
Five years after the monumental accomplishment of the WAMM, Alexx V builds upon the original Alexx's success by offering a completely re-engineered performance envelope without significantly increasing the footprint. Every component of Alexx V has been re-evaluated and improved considerably. The Alexx V represents a continuation of the cumulative approach to Wilson Audio's flagship loudspeaker designs.
Acoustic Diode
Building upon the research and development of Pedestal, the WASAE team developed the Wilson Audio Acoustic Diode™. At the heart of the Acoustic Diode is the proprietary "V-Material." This superior constrained layer-damping composite is unsurpassed in vibration absorption, resulting in even greater resonance control.
2022
LōKē
LōKē 2022
Wilson Audio's Most Compact Subwoofer. Lōkē embodies the core design principles established by David Andrew Wilson. Developed by the Wilson Audio Special Application Engineering® (WASAE) team, this subwoofer delivers a powerful transient response which transforms the musical experience in a compact, simple setup, and easy-to-manage subwoofer solution.
Alexia V
Alexia V 2022
As development finished on Alexx V and as Alexia Series 2 reached its five year anniversary, Wilson Audio’s Engineers were put to the test to see how far they could push Alexia’s performance envelope. What unfolded is nothing short of remarkable. More than thirty areas of improvement were identified and refined. Benefiting from the enormous evolutions found in Chronosonic XVX and Alexx V, Alexia V truly sits upon the shoulders of giants.
2023
Sasha V
Sasha V 2023
With its own distinctive identity, Sasha V blends the essence of its predecessors with advancements from its larger siblings. It features the debut of the new Reliable Capacitors copper version (AudioCapX-CU-WA) and refined crossover topology to achieve unprecedented low-level resolution and high-frequency detail.
WASAE Center Channel
WASAE Center Channel 2023
The WASAE Center is designed for ease of integration into any home audio setup. Its adjustable spikes allow for precise alignment of the drivers to the listener, ensuring the best possible on-axis response. With its 88 dB sensitivity, the WASAE Center easily unifies with other Wilson Audio products.
Alida CSC
Alida CSC 2023
Drawing inspiration from its larger counterparts, the Alida CSC delivers an astonishingly musical listening experience and is a perfect example of performance disproportionate to size. With strong power-handling capacity and low-end frequency response reaching below 40 Hz, this compact design will forever change the perception of just how good a surface-mounted speaker can sound.
Mezzo CSC
Mezzo CSC 2023
Wilson Audio approaches every new product development with uncompromising care, requiring a multitude of meaningful advancements before a launch—an approach fully realized in Mezzo CSC, where cutting-edge technology, meticulous craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of realistic reproduction converge to deliver an unparalleled listening experience.
Submerge
Submerge 2023
When Wilson Audio designed the Submerge, special attention was paid to its unique application and demanding role in a complex system. This proprietary 12” woofer was specifically optimized for the two bottom octaves of the audible bandwidth. Featuring a dual spider design, the drivers geometry is triangulated (the third variable being the cone’s surround) such that the high-excursion cone can only move pistonically. The results are immersive in any application the Submerge is utilized.
2024
The WATT/Puppy
The WATT/Puppy 2024
Introducing a remastering to one of, if not the most, iconic loudspeaker designs: The WATT/Puppy. Inspired by the original WATT/Puppy's legacy, the development of this instantly recognizable design began with a hopeful vision: to create a WATT/Puppy that would honor the original designer by utilizing current technologies and innovations refined for more than 50 years.