Wilson Audio Alida CSC is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Surround speaker by Wilson Audio. It was released in 2021. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.75" Paper pulp Woofer.
A wall-mounted surround with the Convergent Synergy tweeter, front ported, supplied on its own bracket. Dimensions and weight are as mounted.
The speaker has a frequency range of 31-32k Hz and a sensitivity of 87 dB. Wilson Audio Alida CSC has an MSRP of 18638$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wilson Audio Alida CSC 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 | Average |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | Bad |
(* 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.)
Frequency Response of the Wilson Audio Alida CSC Speaker
Wilson Audio Alida CSC has a Frequency response range of 31-32k Hz and Power Range of from 25 watts. With a minimum frequency of 31 Hz, Alida CSC 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.
Here we have a comparison of how Alida CSC's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Surround Speakers
Thinking about a subwoofer for the Wilson Audio Alida CSC?
As you can see from the chart, Wilson Audio Alida CSC with its 31 Hz features the lowest Low Frequency level among the Surround speakers in our database, promising a very good bass range.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wilson Audio Alida CSC's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
5.56 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
87 dB.
Sensitivity
Surround Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Wilson Audio Alida CSC 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 Alida CSC with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 87 dB, Wilson Audio Alida CSC is a difficult to drive speaker from Sensitivity perspective, make sure to choose an amplifier with a high output if you like listening to your music at high volume levels. You may especially have a hard time using Tube amplifiers which are traditionally very low power compared to Class A/B or Class D amps. Work out how loud the Wilson Audio Alida CSC plays in your room →
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What amplifier does the Wilson Audio Alida CSC need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
30–60 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
Alida CSC features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Wilson Audio Alida CSC External Dimensions and Weight
Wilson Audio Alida CSC has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 25-13/16 x 11-5/16 x 12-13/16inch (656.0 x 288.0 x 325.0mm ).
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 Alida CSC is approximately 936.0cm2 / 145.1inch2.
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WeightThe Wilson Audio Alida CSC weighs 28.12kg / 61.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Alida CSC's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Surround Speakers
Weight
Surround Speakers under $20000
Cabinet type and Materials
Wilson Audio Alida CSC 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 Alida CSC 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 Alida CSC come with a Grille?
Alida CSC 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 Alida CSC.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wilson Audio Alida CSC speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wilson Audio Alida CSC
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.