DESCRIPTION :

The loudspeaker practically synonymous with Wilson Audio, in continuous production since 1988, has entered into its Series 8 iteration with its own bold proclamation: you can have beauty and accuracy. Or more precisely, you can have the visceral and emotive experience of live music, which is the sum of myriad cues—some measurable, others essential to making the hairs on the back of your neck tingle with auditory pleasure.

This magical synergy is the sum of many details: A new tweeter (from the MAXX 2). A new WATT enclosure constructed from an innovative combination of X material (prized for its lack of coloration and resonance) and M material (prized for its midrange clarity) in a sophisticated internal bracing configuration. MAXX Series 2 crossover technology, now employed in System 8, achieves greater top-to-bottom coherence along with greater bass linearity, impact, and speed.

New Tweeter
The tweeter developed for the MAXX Series 2 is now implemented in the System 8. High frequency noise and grain are audibly reduced. The MAXX Series 2 has been heralded as a true benchmark by many of the world's most distinguished voices. Now the WATT/Puppy takes its place alongside this paragon of musicality. The perception of air and extension, combined with sweetness and listenability, far surpasses any other comparable design on the market.
New Crossover
The anti-jitter crossover technology developed for MAXX Series 2 and Sophia Series 2 is now part of the System 8. The transition from midrange to treble is significantly more coherent and seamless. Transients are more clearly delineated, without audible overshoot and grain. Bass linearity, impact, and speed increase. The System 8 achieves greater tonal beauty and superior resolution—the same apparent paradox of the MAXX Series 2.

New Watt Enclosure
The WATT/Puppy System features a new WATT enclosure constructed from an innovative combination of X material (prized for its lack of coloration and resonance) and M material (prized for its midrange clarity) in a sophisticated internal bracing configuration.

New Pin Grill
Subtle styling changes introduced with System 8 further enhance WATT/Puppy's sculptural integrity, highlighted now by the introduction of the pin-and-detent grill system featured on the Alexandria, MAXX Series 2, Sophia Series 2, and Duette.

In the System 8 grill assembly, Alexandria-style pin hardware replaces the Velcro® used in the System 7. Grill fit and alignment are improved. The X material grill frame is coupled more consistently and securely to the loudspeaker baffle, improving grills that were already state-of-the-art in terms of non-contribution. Additionally, the diffraction pad is now recessed and fits flush to System 8's facade.