Wilson Audio WATT Series 7 - Manual (Page 20)

M
ounTing
h
eighTs
The acoustical center of the WATT speaker system is at a point near the top edge of the
woofer, which we are referring to as “Point A.” The system’s phase coherence, as well as
its upper midrange and high frequency amplitude response, are most linear when measured
on axis with Point A. Placing the speakers above the listener’s head displaces the alignment
of the woofers’ output in front of the tweeter. Such placement is possible, but ideally, the
WATT should be angled down, toward the listener. Contact your Wilson Audio dealer for
more information. The more common placement of the WATT is at or below ear level.
The effect of different mounting heights on the response of the WATTs is examined in fig-
ures 3 through 6.
WATT-
on
F
loor
In the first example (figure 3), we see the WATT placed on the floor. In this configu-
ration the WATTs low frequency response will be quite linear down to its lower band pass
limit. Midrange to upper bass response is particularly smooth. If the floor is carpeted, the
high frequency response will be somewhat depressed in amplitude, but clean. The sound-
staging performance of the system will be hampered by comb-filter effects in the upper
midrange and lower treble, which will also create a somewhat hollow-sounding coloration.
Some listeners will prefer the mellow over-all tonal balance of this configuration, and in-
deed, several WATT systems incorporate essentially this placement with the WATTs mount-
ed in consoles.
1-8
W a T T / p
uppy
o
Wner
’
s
m
anual