The WATT/Puppy
Introducing a remastering to one of, if not the most, iconic loudspeaker designs: The WATT/Puppy. Inspired by the original WATT/Puppy's legacy, the development of this instantly recognizable design began with a hopeful vision: to create a WATT/Puppy that would honor the original designer by utilizing current technologies and innovations refined for more than 50 years. Simply put, to build a WATT/Puppy that Dave Wilson would have built if he had the resources then that Wilson Audio now possesses.
Material DNA
The original WATT/Puppy underwent a total of eight evolutions from 1986-2011. These eight iterations utilized a variety of materials, each strategically integrated and available during their respective development periods. Each evolution of material usage pushed the boundaries of what was achievable in loudspeaker capabilities at the time.
In the early years, Puppy enclosures employed a laminated 60-lbs version of High-Density Fiberboard (HDF), while the WATT incorporated Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA).
Thirteen years after the retirement of Series 8, The WATT/Puppy now is constructed with the most refined versions of X-Material for the internal bracing and external enclosure, S-Material for midrange coupling to the front WATT baffle, and V-Material for the top of the Puppy, serving as the vibration-sink interface for the WATT.
Each of these unique materials is meticulously chosen for its specific performance characteristics, whether in the realms of vibration control or sound reproduction. This commitment to material excellence is one of many elements that ensures The WATT/Puppy delivers the best audio quality possible for this relatively compact design.
Get a Grip
The rod handle on the rear of the original WATT was initially designed in 1985 as a practical way for David Wilson, founder of Wilson Audio and a recording engineer at the time, to transport his custom-made studio monitors to recording sessions. This functional and robust handle has since evolved for The WATT/Puppy. The current design is stylized for a secure and comfortable grasp at any angle. Similar to the original WATT handle, the new handle effortlessly supports the weight of the WATT during transportation and installation.
Specifications:
| Drivers | |
| Woofers | Two8 inches (20.32 cm) |
| Midrange | One7 inches (17.78 cm) |
| Tweeter | One1 inch (2.54 cm) |
| Enclosures & Materials | |
| Enclosure Type (Woofer) | Rear Ported |
| Enclosure Type (Midrange) | Rear Vented |
| Enclosure Type (Tweeter) | Sealed |
| Measurements | |
| Sensitivity | 89 dB @ 1 Watt @ 1 Meter @ 1 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 4 ohms / minimum 2.87 ohms @ 86 Hz |
| Minimum Amplifier Power | 25 Watts per channel |
| Frequency Response | 26 Hz 30 kHz /- 3 dB Room Average Response [RAR] |
| Dimensions | |
| Height | 41 11/32 inches (105 cm) w/o spikes |
| Width | 12 inches (30.48 cm) |
| Depth | 18 11/16 inches (47.44 cm) |
| System Weight Per Channel (uncrated) | 160 lbs each (72.57 kg) |
| System Shipping Weight (approx.) | 520 lbs pair (235.87 kg) |
