The Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy is a current take on an iconic shape. Recognizable angles carefully sculpted with the current hands and tools that build every Wilson Audio product. Very similar in overall size to the original WATT/Puppy, the new content in The WATT/Puppy has been decades in the making.
The rod handle on the rear of the original WATT was initially designed in 1985 as a
practical way for David Wilson, founder of Wilson Audio and a recording engineer at the time, to transport his custom-made studio monitors to recording sessions. This
functional and robust handle has since evolved for The WATT/Puppy. The current
design is stylized for a secure and comfortable grasp at any angle. Similar to the original WATT handle, the new handle effortlessly supports the weight of the WATT during transportation and installation.
Found on the rear of the WATT is an adjustable spike which allows for the most precise alignment in the time domain found in any version of the WATT/Puppy platform. Also included in this product is the Wilson Audio Multi-connector binding post. This hardware features options for both spade and banana plug speaker cable connections and is apart of our flagship models, including the Chronosonic XVX, Alexx V, Alexia V, and Sasha V. Additionally, the WATT module rests on proud sitting spike track hardware, directly installed into the V-Material top plate, greatly reducing vibrations from the woofer cabinet to the WATT enclosure.
Access is made easy to the resistor panel found on the back of the Puppy and includes quick-release thumbscrews for the tweeter and midrange resistors allowing for effortless maintenance and value customization. An integrated bubble level on the top of the Puppy ensures effortless leveling during the installation process.
Finally, Wilson Audio’s 50th Anniversary medallion was created to commemorate five
decades of Authentic Excellence in sound reproduction and craftsmanship. Available
exclusively throughout 2024 on The WATT/Puppy during Wilson Audio’s historic 50th
celebration, this limited-edition medallion is a badge of honor for this remastered iconic design. The color of the medallion corresponds to the color hardware chosen for The WATT/Puppy. Whether Clear or Black hardware is selected, the medallion will mirror that finish. Additionally, a unique Red medallion will exclusively accompany red paint variations chosen for The WATT/Puppy, making this version the rarest of them all.
These enhancements, along with many others, represent a blend of aesthetic
refinement, functional innovation, and unwavering commitment to excellence and
authentically set a new benchmark for the WATT/Puppy family tree.
Driven Technology
Wilson Audio’s early years of speaker design utilized materials and construction
methods that were popular at the time. Drivers throughout the company’s history havebeen made with a variety of components: fiberglass, aluminum, polypropylene, and titanium diaphragms, to name a few. The engineers at Wilson Audio are constantly developing, researching, and evaluating material options, including exotic and trending materials. A thorough set of evaluation protocols yields results for each devise under test, with the most important parameter being whether the sound is believable and natural. Each of these driver iterations must represent an authentic step in creating a system that contributes to audio fidelity.
bWhen Wilson Audio introduced its cutting-edge and complex carbon fiber rear-wave
chamber technology in the Convergent Synergy Carbon (CSC) tweeter it allowed for
smooth and linear high-frequency extension. Superior harmonic detail emerged from the soundstage and the overall result is a significant improvement in sound quality and ease of listening.
Originally developed for the Alexx V, the CSC tweeter is also integrated into the Alexia V and Sasha V systems. This delightful coated textile dome tweeter naturally and
seamlessly blends with the AlNiCo midrange and dual woofers it is paired with.
7” AlNiCo Midrange
Wilson Audio has integrated its beloved 7-inch AlNiCo (Aluminum – Nickel – Cobalt)
QuadraMag midrange driver developed and used in the Chronosonic XVX, Alexx V,
Alexia V, and the Sasha V. This refined technology produces a tonally rich and exquisite sound in the audio band that the human ear is most sensitive to, resulting in a truly engaging listening experience. The AlNiCo QuadraMag driver is renowned for its exceptional ability to settle and maintain linearity resulting in greater depth and
dimensionality.
The WATT baffle is composed of a unique blend of materials that create a highly stable and low-resonance coupling surface for the mid-range driver; the effect enhances the sonic beauty and bloom of the QuadraMag.
Twin 8″ Woofers
When asked what drivers are included in The WATT/Puppy, the simple answer is, “The same drivers found in the Sasha V.” This includes the same nimble and articulate 8” formed homogenous cellulose composite woofers. These woofers have been designed to deliver an agile low-frequency response, ensuring an audio experience that is both impactful and precise.
Point-to-Point Connections
Wilson Audio’s proprietary AudioCapX-WA capacitors are uniquely wound in-house to meet extraordinarily tight tolerances. This process enhances low-level resolution, revealing the subtle nuances of sound reproduction with remarkable clarity and depth.
Elevating our commitment to sonic purity, we have developed a new copper version of the AudioCapX-WA capacitor, a similar design initially unveiled with the esteemed Sasha V series. This iteration has been further refined with copper end-spray and gold leads, ensuring that high-frequency micro-details are rendered with exquisite resolution.
Additionally, our new woofer capacitor has also been reengineered with lower inductance. This thoughtful approach ensures that low-frequency (LF) information integrates seamlessly with the mid-range material resulting in a cohesive and emotionally engaging soundstage that provides rich sonic texture.
The multi-section RelCaps found in all Wilson Audio loudspeakers are crafted at Wilson Audio using custom state-of-the-art machines and hand-finished. This proprietary process produces some of the most accurate, complex, consistent, and sonically superior capacitors available.
The WATT/Puppy’s crossover is composed of world-class components (inductors,
capacitors, resistors, connecting cables, hardware, etc.) and are passionately handmade at Wilson Audio. Printed circuit boards, when used in loudspeakers, inherently dynamically compress the sound. Wilson Audio avoids this sonic issue by taking the time to painstakingly handcraft and join each component with point-to-point connections.
At Wilson Audio, our relentless pursuit of acoustic perfection is reflected in every
component we craft. The meticulous development of our capacitors is just one example of our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in high-fidelity sound, ensuring that every note, every beat, and every harmonic is delivered with an authenticity and emotional impact that transcends the ordinary.
The WATT/Puppy Specifications:
Sensitivity — 89 dB
Impedance — 2.87 ohms @ 86 Hz
Height — 41.34 inches (105 cm)
Weight — 160 lbs (72.57 kg)
The WATT/Puppy US MSRP:
Standard Finishes: $38,500
Upgrade Finishes: $40,500
Custom Finishes: $42,500
Premium Pearl Finishes: $44,500