Speaker Asylum

Posted by Edp (A) on February 01, 2025 at 09:19:37

In Reply to: RE: Here's another Watt Puppy review ! posted by peppy m. on January 31, 2025 at 12:43:48

The WATT existed before the Puppy.

The WATT was always a full range speaker by design. It initially had very different drivers with more smooth midbass unfiltered response but not as resolving as different units over the WATT versions, but the tweeter was far rougher than subsequent models.

WATT is Wilson Audio Tune Tot. As a Tot, large rooms didn't have enough bass impact. Much like some of the Bass enhancement modules for say LS3A units, the Puppy created to both a bass augment oriented and high pass filter. From the videos we see that approach still remains. The original Puppy had very different drivers and impedance lows were not as extreme but still somewhat crippling for non-robust amplifiers.

The WATT made and sustained Wilson Audio and it seems clear they are focused on preserving its legacy. If you look at the Wilson lineup today, there are several models that seem redundant to the WATT , couple with nearly same driver numbers and layout but smoother response and less demanding impedance.

I was surprised to learn about the tweeter diffraction issues. I was of firm belief that the real standout contributions to speaker design implementation was the shape and material used in the WATT. The solution of foam guides ought to be copied by every owner even if they have no interest in utilizing the other suggested changes.


I also imagine Wilson Audio are bit put out of the idea of using a sub plate amp on Puppy. It is a far better solution than what they designed,

I'm certain they always felt and used the demanding impedance would keep this unit and reputation out of the hands of the masses and the well healed owner$$$ could afford arc welder level amplifiers


I'm doubting many owners are going to take up on a non Wilson Audio crossover as that might question their decision making and listening skills. It's one thing to buy a Klipsch and realize it can be made better, than it is to shell out $10,000 plus and find it's got warts that can be removed