Wilson Audio TuneTot is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Bookshelf speaker by Wilson Audio. It was released in 2018. It features a 1" Dome Tweeter and 1 x 5.75" Paper pulp Woofer.
Wilson's desktop and small-room standmount, built from the same X- and S-Material as the floorstanders. The only model in the range with an 8 ohm nominal impedance and a 6.61 ohm minimum - by Wilson standards, an easy load.
The speaker has a frequency range of 65-23k Hz and a sensitivity of 86 dB. Wilson Audio TuneTot has an MSRP of 13545$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wilson Audio TuneTot 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 | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* 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 TuneTot Series of Loudspeakers
TuneTot is a member of Wilson Audio's TuneTot series of Passive speakers. Below you can see the main specs of these speakers.
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Frequency Response of the Wilson Audio TuneTot Speaker
Wilson Audio TuneTot has a Frequency response range of 65-23k Hz at ±0.0dB and Power Range of from 25 watts. With a minimum frequency of 65 Hz, it is hard to expect a strong bass response from TuneTot so depending on your use case, using a subwoofer will significantly help to widen the response range.
Visit our Powered Subwoofers section to find out more about the available subwoofer options.
Here we have a comparison of how TuneTot's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
High Frequency
Bookshelf Speakers
Among the speakers in our database with a max MSRP price of 20000$ (Pair), these are the 5 Passive Bookshelf speakers that have the deeper bass levels than the Wilson Audio TuneTot's 65Hz:
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wilson Audio TuneTot's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms but can go down to as low as
6.61 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
86 dB.
Sensitivity
Bookshelf Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so Wilson Audio TuneTot is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
With a sensitivity level of only 86 dB, Wilson Audio TuneTot 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.
Minimum Impedance of the Wilson Audio TuneTot
Even though the nominal impedance of the TuneTot is 8 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wilson Audio is 6.61 ohms Wilson Audio TuneTot 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 TuneTot:
Input Type
TuneTot features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
Wilson Audio TuneTot External Dimensions and Weight
Wilson Audio TuneTot has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 14-13/16 x 8-5/8 x 10-3/16inch (377.0 x 219.0 x 259.0mm ).
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 TuneTot is approximately 567.2cm2 / 87.9inch2.
WeightThe Wilson Audio TuneTot weighs 13.15kg / 28.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how TuneTot's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Bookshelf Speakers
Weight
Bookshelf Speakers under $20000
Cabinet type and Materials
Wilson Audio TuneTot 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 TuneTot 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.
Wall Mounting
TuneTot doesn't sport any built-in mounting bracket, so you need an external structure to mount it on walls.
Does the Wilson Audio TuneTot come with a Grille?
TuneTot 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 TuneTot.
- Speaker Cable and Connectors
- Vibration Isolators: IsoAcoustics isolators are our favorite isolators but you may find more affordable options too.
- Acoustic Panels and Treatments: Your room is as important as your stereo equipment so acoustic treatments goes a long way in improving the overall performance.
- Speaker Stands: Stands bring your bookshelf speakers to ideal height (rule of thumb is to have the tweeter level with your ear in your listening position), helps stability and acoustical isolation.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wilson Audio TuneTot speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wilson Audio TuneTot
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.