Instruction Manual

using the round brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner hose. Gently vacuum the front
surface of the grill. Be careful not to apply too much pressure. Do not use a hard plastic
attachment against the grill. The grill cloth is stretched tightly over the grill frame. Too
much pressure or use of a hard plastic attachment could cause the grill material to tear,
especially in the corners.
Often Wilson speaker owners desire to change the look of their listening room by
changing the color of their speaker grills. In addition to basic black, Wilson Audio offers
a variety of grill colors to match most WilsonGloss finishes. Contact your local dealer for
grill cloth samples or to order replacement grills for your WATCH Center channel.
Break-in Period
All audio equipment will sound best after its components have been broken in for
some period of use. Wilson Audio breaks in all woofers and mid-range drivers for approxi-
mately 12 hours. All drivers are then tested, calibrated, and matched for their acoustical
properties. In your listening room, expect 25 to 50 percent of break-in to be complete after
two hours of playing music at normal listening levels. Ninety percent of break-in is com-
plete after 24 hours of playing. Playing a CD on repeat overnight can accomplish this task
quickly. Wilson Audio recommends chamber music for this task.
Section 6.2—Enclosure Technology
Materials
Wilson Audio has conducted many hours of research on the impact of materials on
speaker enclosure performance. Through this effort, Wilson pioneered the use of non-reso-
nant materials, first with the use of mineral-filled acrylic in the WATT and continuing with
the further development of proprietary materials for X-1 Grand SLAMM and WATCH Dog.
Even the best materials are not suited to all aspects of enclosure construction. Therefore,
like all Wilson loudspeakers, the WATCH Center is constructed of several exotic materials
chosen for their specific performance attributes relevant to different portions of the enclo-
sure.
The WATCH Center 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 toler-
ances, high hardness, uniform density, and dimensional stability.
Adhesive
Wilson Audio has conducted exhaustive research into the best adhesives to perma-
nently 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 elements of ad-
hesives.
A highly cross-linked, thermoset adhesive is used for the construction of the enclo-
sure. It was also chosen for its excellent bond strength, solvent resistance, hardness, and
optimum vibrational characteristics.
Section 6.3—Depth of Design
WATCH Center’s compellingly authentic performance and lasting value are achieved
through careful implementation of cutting edge design and engineering and then executed
using the highest performance materials. Wilson Audio’s use of proprietary enclosure ma-
terials and adhesives are employed to achieve truly exceptional speaker cabinet perfor-
mance. The use of these materials in the WATCH Center 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 tolerances, durabil-
ity, and reliability. This also means that the WATCH Center will have consistent, repeatable
performance, unaffected by the climatic conditions, anywhere in the world. Finally, like all
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