Wilson Audio Passive Subwoofers

Watch Dog Passive Subwoofer
Deep Bass The Wilson Way™

The WATCH Dog is an ultra-high-performance, compact, passive subwoofer. There’s a widespread myth that since subwoofers operate in the low to subsonic frequency range, the sonic quality of the amplifier used to drive them is not critical. Couple that with the fact that FTC-mandated criteria for power amplifier specifications don’t apply to active subwoofers—a loophole which allows manufacturers to wildly inflate performance claims for what are, in many cases (no pun intended) the severely sub-standard amplifiers built into their subwoofers.

When designing the WATCH Dog, special attention was paid to the driver itself. This proprietary twelve-inch woofer was specifically optimized for the two bottom octaves of the audible bandwidth. The driver features a dual spider design, triangulating its geometry (the third variable being the cone’s surround) such that the high-excursion cone can only move pistonically. An often ignored area addressed in the Dog subwoofer driver is reducing out-of-band distortions and colorations. The Dog simply does what it was designed to do: Extend the main speaker’s range deep into the bottom two octaves without the deleterious colorations and transient distortion exhibited by almost all competing designs.

The new passive WATCH Dog is a relatively compact and flexible solution for state-of-the-art subwoofer performance, whether in a single unit or a multiple unit configuration. Key to this flexibility is the external WATCH Controller.

A true subwoofer, capable of clean, distortion-free sub-frequency response, has to be sufficiently large to move the volume of air which visceral frequencies require. As hard as some manufacturers may try, there’s no getting around the laws of physics on this one. The key is proper internal volume. Since there are no electronics to house, the WATCH Dog remains small for its extreme performance, making placement in your listening environment easy with no sacrifice in performance.

Standard Colors: 

• Galaxy Gray
• GT Silver
• Quartz
• Carbon

 - Upgrade & Pearl Colors on Request.

Subsonic Passive Subwoofer

The Wilson Audio Subsonic is the fraternal twin of the WAMM Master Subsonic. It features the same subwoofer drivers and the same internal volume. The differences lie in the finish details. The metal work in the WAMM Master Subsonic features the prismatic finish that mirrors (no pun intended) the WAMM’s main array gantry. On the Wilson Audio Subsonic, the metal work is from Wilson’s main line finish process—the same level of metal finish that has adorned Wilson products throughout the line.

The internal bracing material within the Wilson Audio Subsonic is Wilson’s proprietary HDF, the same bracing material that is found in the Thor’s Hammer.

The Wilson Audio Subsonic bridges the gap between the Thor’s Hammer, a subwoofer that before the WAMM Master Subsonic had no rival in the industry, and the WAMM Master Subsonic.

The Subsonic is the perfect addition to Alexx or Alexias, either configured as a single mono unit, or as a two-channel stereo pair. In either configuration, it offers performance in the 10-30hz range that is only exceeded by the WAMM Master Subsonic itself.

Standard Colors: 

• Galaxy Gray
• GT Silver
• Quartz
• Carbon

 - Upgrade & Pearl Colors on Request.

Wilson Gloss™  Colors

Wilson Audio’s commitment to quality begins with the sound of their loudspeakers, but hardly ends there. The physical beauty and craftsmanship of Wilson products have long set the benchmark for the industry. Now, Wilson Audio is excited to introduce an updated and expanded range of colors, which include new Premium Pearl options.

WilsonGloss is a multi-stage process, from a proprietary protective gel coat layer through base color to the final series of clear coats—all followed by meticulous hand polishing. The final finish is unrivaled—even by the world’s greatest automobile manufacturers. Wilson Audo= have updated the selection of upgrade colors, which are available at a modest surcharge. Wilson Audio Premium WilsonGloss includes five new colors, each in a special pearl finish, which involve additional paint steps. WilsonGloss Premium is the ultimate expression of sophistication and beauty.

When combined with a choice of six grille-cloth colors, it’s easier than ever to individually design your Wilson loudspeaker so that it will complement your décor, or express your pride of ownership. Along with standard black grilles, you can alternatively specify Slate Grey, Parchment Grey, Mocha, Blanco White, or Le Mans Blue at no additional cost. With hundreds and hundreds of combinations available, you have the ability to design a Wilson speaker unique to your taste and décor.

For the ultimate in individual expression, Wilson Audio offers Custom Sample Match WilsonGloss finishes. Through your Wilson Dealer, provide them with your wall color, favourite automotive paint, or just about any color sample and we can, for an additional cost, create your loudspeakers in a one-of-a-kind WilsonGloss finish. This service includes on-site storage of custom paint for a period of five years. Contact your Dealer for program requirements and pricing.

Active Xo

For those systems where the ActivXo is used in a hybrid music and home theater system, then the ActivXo becomes the brains behind that flexibility, whether you’re using one subwoofer or several. In movie mode, the low frequency effects output from your processor goes directly through the ActivXo to the Wilson Subwoofers’ amplifier.

When music is the primary focus, with a simple flick of a switch (accomplished either with a front panel toggle or a 12 volt trigger)the ActivXo becomes a feature-rich active crossover. You can control both crossover frequency and slope for the high-and low-pass filters. A continuously variable phase control ensures any Wilson loudspeaker seamlessly integrates with any of Wilson’s subwoofers.

The ActivXo accepts both single-ended and balanced inputs, and can output to one or a stereo pair of subwoofers for the most demanding applications. It can be used with any of Wilson’s subwoofers, and is included with the purchase of the WAMM Master Chronosonic.

Watch Dog Passive Subwoofer

Subsonic Passive Subwoofer

Active Xo Controller