Wilson Audio Celebrates 40 Years!
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WEEK 14's Product Spotlight is:
***XS***
Interesting Facts:
• WA Started shipping XS in Jan of 1996. Over 75 of these massive 700 lb. subs were shipped out before Wilson Audio retired the XS in Dec. of 2005.
• Wilson Audio used the XS at 2 major shows:
* CES in Las Vegas in the late 1990's in a home theater application. Demoed short clips from movies including Jurassic Park and Apollo 13 (the lift-off scene).
* THE Show in Las Vegas in 2000 where the XS was paired with X1 Grand SLAMMs (used the Ultramaster in this set up as well).
• In 2001, the XS (with the X1 and WATCH System) received Reviewers' Choice: Edge of the Art (Soundstage)
Trivia Question:
Most names of Wilson Audio products are acronyms, or have a "saying" behind them (EX: Puppy - "a Tiny Tot's best friend" or "little woofer"). XS is NOT an abbreviation for anything.
Q: What is the meaning of “XS” or the reason why Wilson Audio named this product "XS"?
***XS***
Interesting Facts:
• WA Started shipping XS in Jan of 1996. Over 75 of these massive 700 lb. subs were shipped out before Wilson Audio retired the XS in Dec. of 2005.
• Wilson Audio used the XS at 2 major shows:
* CES in Las Vegas in the late 1990's in a home theater application. Demoed short clips from movies including Jurassic Park and Apollo 13 (the lift-off scene).
* THE Show in Las Vegas in 2000 where the XS was paired with X1 Grand SLAMMs (used the Ultramaster in this set up as well).
• In 2001, the XS (with the X1 and WATCH System) received Reviewers' Choice: Edge of the Art (Soundstage)
Trivia Question:
Most names of Wilson Audio products are acronyms, or have a "saying" behind them (EX: Puppy - "a Tiny Tot's best friend" or "little woofer"). XS is NOT an abbreviation for anything.
Q: What is the meaning of “XS” or the reason why Wilson Audio named this product "XS"?
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Didn't even have the chance to read the question first! :huh:
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Of course, Facebook is where all the action's happening real fast! ...Audio forums are for the bunnies and turtles and frogs. 
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WEEK 15's Product Spotlight is:
***X1 Grand SLAMM Series 3***
Interesting Facts:
• X1 Series 3 started shipping in Jan of 2000, and the last one shipped out in September of 2003.
• X1 Series 1 and 2 could be upgraded to Series 3
• X1 Series 3 won awards including:
o 2000 - X-1 Grand SLAMM - Outstanding Floorstanding Speaker (Super AV)
o 2001 - Reviewers' Choice: Edge of the Art - Home Theater Speaker Category (SoundStage!)
Trivia Question:
X1 Series 1 and 2 could be upgraded to Series 3.
Q: What parts of the X1 did the customer/dealer have to ship back to Wilson Audio in order to upgrade the X1 to Series 3?
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***X1 Grand SLAMM Series 3***
Interesting Facts:
• X1 Series 3 started shipping in Jan of 2000, and the last one shipped out in September of 2003.
• X1 Series 1 and 2 could be upgraded to Series 3
• X1 Series 3 won awards including:
o 2000 - X-1 Grand SLAMM - Outstanding Floorstanding Speaker (Super AV)
o 2001 - Reviewers' Choice: Edge of the Art - Home Theater Speaker Category (SoundStage!)
Trivia Question:
X1 Series 1 and 2 could be upgraded to Series 3.
Q: What parts of the X1 did the customer/dealer have to ship back to Wilson Audio in order to upgrade the X1 to Series 3?
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Week 16 Product Spotlight is:
***WATCH Surround Series 2 (AKA WATCH Wall Mount)***
Interesting Facts:
• The WATCH Surround Series 1 was developed for home theaters to be used as Surround channels. Series 2, however, was developed to be used as full range (can be used for either 2 channel listening or as surrounds if desired).
• The WATCH Wall Mount Series 2 started shipping in October of 2007.
• There’s over 250 pair of WATCH Surround Series 2 around the world.
Trivia Question:
Q: Who is the owner of the WATCH Surround system in the attached photo? (Hint: This system in located in Utah
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***WATCH Surround Series 2 (AKA WATCH Wall Mount)***
Interesting Facts:
• The WATCH Surround Series 1 was developed for home theaters to be used as Surround channels. Series 2, however, was developed to be used as full range (can be used for either 2 channel listening or as surrounds if desired).
• The WATCH Wall Mount Series 2 started shipping in October of 2007.
• There’s over 250 pair of WATCH Surround Series 2 around the world.
Trivia Question:
Q: Who is the owner of the WATCH Surround system in the attached photo? (Hint: This system in located in Utah
)
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Are those the back surround speakers, and rear TV?
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Are those the back surround speakers, and rear TV?
HAHA! No! Like I wrote: The series 2 was developed to be a full range speaker. So those are L/R speakers (no room for floor standing speakers in there).
The trivia question was correctly answered on Facebook. It is one of my parent's systems
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The trivia question was correctly answered on Facebook. It is one of my parent's systems
Wow, I thought of it when I posted Deb, I swear to good! ...It so resembles your mom, with the flowers and elegance.
...The peachy color of the wall too.
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Week 17's Product Spotlight and Trivia is:
***Alexandria X2 Series 2***
Interesting Facts:
• Wilson Audio started shipping Alexandria X2 Series 2 in November of 2007.
• Alexandria X2 Series 2 has won several awards including:
2009 Loudspeaker of the Year (21hifi)
2009 - Editor's Choice Award (The Absolute Sound)
2008 - Editor's Choice Award (The Absolute Sound)
2008 - Outstanding Floorstanding Speaker - Elite (Super AV)
2008 - Reviewers' Choice: Edge of the Art (SoundStage!)
Trivia Question:
Audiophile Review had a list called "The 25 Ultimate Audiophile Speakers of All Time".
Q: What number was the Alexandria X2/X1 Grand SLAMM?
***Alexandria X2 Series 2***
Interesting Facts:
• Wilson Audio started shipping Alexandria X2 Series 2 in November of 2007.
• Alexandria X2 Series 2 has won several awards including:
2009 Loudspeaker of the Year (21hifi)
2009 - Editor's Choice Award (The Absolute Sound)
2008 - Editor's Choice Award (The Absolute Sound)
2008 - Outstanding Floorstanding Speaker - Elite (Super AV)
2008 - Reviewers' Choice: Edge of the Art (SoundStage!)
Trivia Question:
Audiophile Review had a list called "The 25 Ultimate Audiophile Speakers of All Time".
Q: What number was the Alexandria X2/X1 Grand SLAMM?
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Edit: Yep, Jap is right; No. 4
Edit: Yep, Jap is right; No. 4
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Nice work, Jap! Email me at [email protected] with what you would like to receive as a prize (T-shirt, hat, or a couple coasters with color(s) )
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Missed the boat again! ...I'm just too slow, goddammit!
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Week 18's Product Spotlight & Trivia question is:
***MAXX Series 1***
Interesting Facts:
• The MAXX was introduced in 1998. We started shipping them in July of 1998, and the last one shipped out in July of 2004.
• MAXX Series 1 won The Absolute Sounds "Golden Ear Award" in 2000, and The Audio Review named the MAXX (the product as a whole) #5 in "The 25 Ultimate Audiophile Speakers of All Time" (the WATT/Puppy / Sasha W/P was #1!)
• There are well over 200 pair of MAXX Series 1's around the world. While this is impressive for its price point, there are far more Series 2 (and also Series 3) MAXX's around the world compared to Series 1.
Trivia Question:
MAXX Series 1 was featured on the cover of Stereophile Magazine in the late 1990's. In order to get this question correct, you will need to do a few things (answers come from the same Stereophile issue mentioned above):
#1 - Post a photo of the cover of Stereophile featuring the MAXX Series 1
#2 - State what Month & Year this issue was along with the title of the MAXX article (title on the cover).
***MAXX Series 1***
Interesting Facts:
• The MAXX was introduced in 1998. We started shipping them in July of 1998, and the last one shipped out in July of 2004.
• MAXX Series 1 won The Absolute Sounds "Golden Ear Award" in 2000, and The Audio Review named the MAXX (the product as a whole) #5 in "The 25 Ultimate Audiophile Speakers of All Time" (the WATT/Puppy / Sasha W/P was #1!)
• There are well over 200 pair of MAXX Series 1's around the world. While this is impressive for its price point, there are far more Series 2 (and also Series 3) MAXX's around the world compared to Series 1.
Trivia Question:
MAXX Series 1 was featured on the cover of Stereophile Magazine in the late 1990's. In order to get this question correct, you will need to do a few things (answers come from the same Stereophile issue mentioned above):
#1 - Post a photo of the cover of Stereophile featuring the MAXX Series 1
#2 - State what Month & Year this issue was along with the title of the MAXX article (title on the cover).
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Week 19's Product Spotlight (and Trivia Question) is:
***WATT/Puppy Series 1/2***
Interesting Facts:
• WATT/Puppy 2/1’s were used by several recording professionals and studios including: Shawn Murphy (used in mixing down movies such as "Willow", "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", and "Ghost"), Peter McGrath with Harmonia Mundi, and they were used at Skywalker Ranch (Lucasfilm).
• The WATT/Puppy 1/2’s were available in many different automotive finishes (Nordic White, Rolls Royce White, etc.), Wood Side Panels (Oak, Walnut, Rosewood, and Zebrawood), and Sierra Granite.
Trivia Question:
Going to make this one a little harder since the last few trivia questions were answered in under 10 minutes!
I (Debby) remember when the Puppy was designed. We were on a family vacation, and I had to come inside since I was extremely sunburned. I stayed inside for the next day or 2, and remember watching my dad sketching out designs for a new subwoofer to go with the WATT (which ended up being the "Puppy").
Q: Where were we when the my dad made these sketches of the Puppy (city and country)?
HINT: We were not in the USA
***WATT/Puppy Series 1/2***
Interesting Facts:
• WATT/Puppy 2/1’s were used by several recording professionals and studios including: Shawn Murphy (used in mixing down movies such as "Willow", "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", and "Ghost"), Peter McGrath with Harmonia Mundi, and they were used at Skywalker Ranch (Lucasfilm).
• The WATT/Puppy 1/2’s were available in many different automotive finishes (Nordic White, Rolls Royce White, etc.), Wood Side Panels (Oak, Walnut, Rosewood, and Zebrawood), and Sierra Granite.
Trivia Question:
Going to make this one a little harder since the last few trivia questions were answered in under 10 minutes!
I (Debby) remember when the Puppy was designed. We were on a family vacation, and I had to come inside since I was extremely sunburned. I stayed inside for the next day or 2, and remember watching my dad sketching out designs for a new subwoofer to go with the WATT (which ended up being the "Puppy").
Q: Where were we when the my dad made these sketches of the Puppy (city and country)?
HINT: We were not in the USA
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I would have guessed Vienna but then no-one ever gets sunburned there.
I would have guessed Vienna but then no-one ever gets sunburned there.