Wilson Audio Alexia V

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Launch Date: 9/23/2022

https://www.wilsonaudio.com/products/alexia/alexia-v

Alexia V - U.S. MSRP:
• Standard Finishes: $67,500
• Upgrade Finishes: $69,500
• Custom Finishes: $71,500
• Premium Finishes: $79,500

Alexia V Specifications:
• Measurements:
Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms / minimum 2.59 ohms @ 84 Hz
Sensitivity: 90 dB @ 1W @ 1m @ 1k
Frequency Response: 19 Hz – 33 kHz +/- 3 dB
Minimum Amplification Power Recommended: 20 watts/channel

• Drivers:
Woofer: 8 inches (20.32 cm) Cone Material: Paper Pulp
Woofer: 10 inches (25.4 cm) Cone Material: Paper Pulp
Midrange: 7 inches (17.78 cm) Cone Material: Paper Pulp Composite
Tweeter: 1 inch, Dome (2.54 cm) Material: Doped Silk Fabric

• Dimensions:
Height: 53 3/32 inches (134.86 cm) w/spikes [Variable]
Width: 15 3/4 inches (40.01 cm)
Depth: 24 3/16 inches (61.41 cm)

• Enclosure Type:
Woofer: (Rear Ported) Material: X-Material
Midrange: (Rear Vented) Material: X-Material/ S-Material baffle
Tweeter: (Sealed) Material: X-Material
Damping Inserts: Material: V-Material
-Woofer Top / Midrange Top / Acoustic Diodes

• Product Weight:
Weight Per Channel Uncrated: 265 lbs (120.20 kg)
Approximate Shipping Weight: 795 lbs (360.61 kg)

From the press release:

"First introduced in the Alexx V, Wilson’s Convergent Synergy Carbon (CSC) Tweeter now finds a place in the Alexia V. This unique and complex carbon fiber rear-wave chamber is constructed entirely in-house on one of our many dedicated 3D printers. Listening to the results of this special tweeter, one can’t help but get lost in its ability to present an unprecedented level of ambient retrieval and exceptional harmonic expression.

The integration of the tweeter and midrange is an absolutely critical element to accurate sound reproduction. Originally, when Alexia Series 2 was introduced, it utilized the same cellulose fiber/carbon composite midrange unit as is found in the WAMM Master Chronosonic®. This midrange has served Alexia well over the years. After extensive experimentation and system refinements, the Alnico (Aluminum-Nickel-Cobalt) QuadraMag™ has been successfully incorporated into the design and selected as the main midrange for the Alexia V. First developed for the Chronosonic XVX®, the QuadraMag midrange provides a tonally rich and life-like sound.

Wilson Audio’s bespoke binding posts create a cleaner signal path at its point of contact. Both banana plug and traditional spade connections can be used with this binding post. Additionally, the new spades, previously only found on the Chronosonic XVX and Alexx V, are optimized to couple precisely with the binding posts. New custom-built cables connecting everything inside Alexia V provide a balanced and beautiful sounding signal path.

Included with Alexia V is a complete set of Wilson Audio Acoustic Diode™. An all-new spike system launched with Alexx V, which has been completely upgraded from our standard spike system, and features a novel combination of austenitic stainless steel and V-Material. This coupling system was created by Wilson Audio’s Special Applications Engineering® (WASAE) division and has superlative vibration management that reveals far greater dynamic nuances across the entire frequency spectrum. These Acoustic Diodes come in two finish options - Natural Stainless Steel and Carbon Black.

• Resistor mounting hardware is now attached to carbon fiber and angled in such a way for a more beautiful presentation and ease to work with.

• The improved and aesthetically appealing external cable dressing solution.

• A new stylized alignment “staircase” block has been developed for ease of visibility during installation.

• The woofer port has been improved to increase laminar flow.

• Mid enclosure internal volume was increased 6.4% to allow a more open-sounding midrange. The woofer enclosure internal volume is now 8.9% larger compared with Alexia Series 2, creating deeper low-frequency reproduction and faster transient settling.

• Refined internal midrange wave diffusers allow faster midrange settling.

• There is now an integrated Bubble level on the top of the woofer cabinet which makes leveling the loudspeaker much easier and more convenient. "