Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC is a 3-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Wilson Audio. It was released in 2022. Center channel speaker is an important component of a home theater system set-up as it delivers the listener significant part of the on-screen dialogue from your television. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter, 1 x 7" Midrange and 2 x 8" Paper pulp Woofer.
A 91 kg centre channel: two front-ported 8 inch woofers with a sealed 7 inch midrange and sealed tweeter, reaching 19 Hz.
The speaker has a frequency range of 19-32k Hz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC has an MSRP of 23500$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wilson Audio Mezzo 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 | Bad |
| Small Room | Poor |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Good |
| Very Large Room | Average |
(* 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 Mezzo Series of Loudspeakers
Mezzo CSC is a member of Wilson Audio's Mezzo series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC Speaker
Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC has a Frequency response range of 19-32k Hz at ±0.0dB and Power Range of from 25 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how Mezzo CSC's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
High Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
As you can see from the chart, Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC with its 19 Hz features the lowest Low Frequency level among the Center Channel speakers in our database, promising a very good bass range.
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
2.66 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Wilson Audio Mezzo 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 Mezzo CSC with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
89dB of the Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise.
Minimum Impedance of the Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC
Even though the nominal impedance of the Mezzo CSC is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wilson Audio is 2.66 ohms Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC 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 Mezzo CSC:
Input Type
Mezzo CSC features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC External Dimensions and Weight
Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 18 x 31 x 22-1/4inch (457.0 x 787.0 x 565.0mm ).
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 Mezzo CSC is approximately 4446.6cm2 / 689.2inch2.
WeightThe Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC weighs 90.72kg / 199.6lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how Mezzo CSC's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $30000
Cabinet type and Materials
Wilson Audio Mezzo 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 Mezzo 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 Mezzo CSC come with a Grille?
Mezzo 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 Mezzo CSC.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.