Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX is a 4-way Passive Bass Reflex Floor-standing speaker by Wilson Audio. It was released in 2020. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter, 2 x 7" Midrange and 1 x 12.5" Paper pulp Woofer.
10.5 and 12.5 inch woofers, two 7 inch and one 4 inch midrange, a forward tweeter and a rear-firing one. 311 kg per channel, and a minimum impedance of 1.6 ohms - the hardest load in the range by a distance.
The speaker has a frequency range of 20-30k Hz and a sensitivity of 92 dB. Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX has an MSRP of 400000$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX 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 Chronosonic Series of Loudspeakers
Chronosonic XVX is a member of Wilson Audio's Chronosonic series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX Speaker
Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX has a Frequency response range of 20-30k Hz at ±0.0dB and Power Range of from 100 watts. With a minimum frequency of 20 Hz, Chronosonic XVX 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 Chronosonic XVX'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
Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX
High Frequency
Floor-standing Speakers
Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
1.6 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
92 dB.
Sensitivity
Floor-standing Speakers
Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX 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 Chronosonic XVX with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
92dB of the Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX is considered a high sensitivity compared to average stereo speaker which makes Chronosonic XVX 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 Chronosonic XVX will be a good choice.
Minimum Impedance of the Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX
Even though the nominal impedance of the Chronosonic XVX is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wilson Audio is 1.6 ohms Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX 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 Chronosonic XVX:
Input Type
Chronosonic XVX features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX External Dimensions and Weight
Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 73-5/8 x 16-9/16 x 33-1/16inch (1870.0 x 420.0 x 840.0mm ).
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 Chronosonic XVX is approximately 3528.0cm2 / 546.8inch2.
WeightThe Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX weighs 310.71kg / 683.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Chronosonic XVX's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Floor-standing Speakers
Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX
Weight
Floor-standing Speakers under $30000
Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX
Cabinet type and Materials
Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX 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 Chronosonic XVX 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 Chronosonic XVX come with a Grille?
Chronosonic XVX 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 Chronosonic XVX.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wilson Audio Chronosonic XVX
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.