Wilson Audio Alexx V is a 4-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Wilson Audio. It was released in 2023. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter, 2 x 7" Midrange and 1 x 12.5" Paper pulp Woofer.
A four-way: 10.5 and 12.5 inch woofers behind an adjustable XLF port that can be set to fire forward or back, with 7 inch and 5.75 inch midranges above. 227 kg per channel.
The speaker has a frequency range of 20-32k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. Wilson Audio Alexx V has an MSRP of 164800$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wilson Audio Alexx V is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Are you nuts? |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Good |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Wilson Audio's Alexx Series of Loudspeakers
Alexx V is a member of Wilson Audio's Alexx series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Wilson Audio Alexx V Speaker
Wilson Audio Alexx V has a Frequency response range of 20-32k Hz at ±0.0dB and Power Range of from 50 watts. With a minimum frequency of 20 Hz, Alexx V delivers deep bass that will likely satisfy most listeners, especially those who enjoy music. However, movie enthusiasts and music fans who prefer a full range of sound may still benefit from adding a subwoofer.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how Alexx V's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wilson Audio Alexx V's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
2.0 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Wilson Audio Alexx V is a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective, make sure that you choose an amplifier than can provide 4 Ohms for this speaker.
Many AVRs (audio/video receiver) in the market may have difficulty when the speakers dip below the 4 Ohms levels (this may cause clipping or even physical damage), so we recommend to not pair the Wilson Audio Alexx V with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Wilson Audio Alexx V is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Alexx V an easy to drive from Sensitivity perspective. If you are planning to power your speaker with a Tube amp which are generally very low power, the Wilson Audio Alexx V will be a good choice.
Minimum Impedance of the Wilson Audio Alexx V
Even though the nominal impedance of the Alexx V is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wilson Audio is 2.0 ohms Wilson Audio Alexx V so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
Check the amplifiers that are in a similar price range to the Wilson Audio Alexx V:
Input Type
Alexx V features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Wilson Audio Alexx V External Dimensions and Weight
Wilson Audio Alexx V has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 63-3/8 x 15-3/4 x 26-3/4inch (1610.0 x 400.0 x 680.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of Wilson Audio Alexx V is approximately 2720.0cm2 / 421.6inch2.
WeightThe Wilson Audio Alexx V weighs 226.80kg / 499lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Alexx V's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $30000
Cabinet type and Materials
Wilson Audio Alexx V has a
Bass Reflex type cabinet. Bass Reflex type loudspeakers (aka Ported, Vented or Reflex Port) have enclosures that uses a port, hole or vent cut into the cabinet. Ported designs are generally more efficient than the Sealed designs.
Port Position
Wilson Audio Alexx V is a rear-firing port speaker so you have to make sure you leave enough space between the back of the speaker and wall or bookshelf so that it has room to breathe.
Does the Wilson Audio Alexx V come with a Grille?
Alexx V comes with grilles. The purpose of the grille is to protect the delicate driver elements from external impacts while still allowing the sound to pass as clearly as possible.
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the Wilson Audio Alexx V.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wilson Audio Alexx V speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wilson Audio Alexx V
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.