Wilson Audio WASAE Center is a 2-way Passive Bass Reflex Center Channel speaker by Wilson Audio. It was released in 2021. 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 and 2 x 5.75" Paper pulp Woofer.
The compact Wilson centre: two 5.75 inch mid-woofers around the tweeter in a rear-vented X- and S-Material cabinet, 196 mm tall so it clears a screen.
The speaker has a frequency range of 65-31k Hz and a sensitivity of 88 dB. Wilson Audio WASAE Center has an MSRP of 10250$.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the Wilson Audio WASAE Center 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 WASAE Center Speaker
Wilson Audio WASAE Center has a Frequency response range of 65-31k Hz and Power Range of from 20 watts.
Here we have a comparison of how WASAE Center's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
Center Channel Speakers
Wilson Audio WASAE Center
Impedance and Sensitivity
Wilson Audio WASAE Center's nominal impedance level is
4 ohms but can go down to as low as
3.9 ohms, and has a sensitivity of
88 dB.
Sensitivity
Center Channel Speakers
Wilson Audio WASAE Center
Nominal Impedance of the 4 Ohms means that the Wilson Audio WASAE Center 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 WASAE Center with an AVR but use an Integrated Amplifier instead.
Sensitivity
88dB of the Wilson Audio WASAE Center is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the Wilson Audio WASAE Center plays in your room →
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Minimum Impedance of the Wilson Audio WASAE Center
Even though the nominal impedance of the WASAE Center is 4 ohms, the minimum impedance level of this speaker according to Wilson Audio is 3.9 ohms Wilson Audio WASAE Center so while choosing an amplifier, you should ideally check if the unit you are considering can provide this impedance level.
What amplifier does the Wilson Audio WASAE Center need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
24–60 W
per channel into 4 ohms.
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Input Type
WASAE Center features Binding post type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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Wilson Audio WASAE Center External Dimensions and Weight
Wilson Audio WASAE Center has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 7-11/16 x 26-3/4 x 13-3/16inch (196.0 x 680.0 x 335.0mm ).
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 WASAE Center is approximately 2278.0cm2 / 353.1inch2.
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WeightThe Wilson Audio WASAE Center weighs 25.85kg / 56.9lbs per piece. Here is a comparison of how WASAE Center's weight compares with the average, max and min weights in its class.
Weight
All Center Channel Speakers
Wilson Audio WASAE Center
Weight
Center Channel Speakers under $20000
Wilson Audio WASAE Center
Cabinet type and Materials
Wilson Audio WASAE Center 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 WASAE Center 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 WASAE Center come with a Grille?
WASAE Center 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 WASAE Center.
Official Product Page
Official manufacturer's product page for the Wilson Audio WASAE Center speaker can be found below:
Official Product Page for Wilson Audio WASAE Center
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.