Wilson Audio Mezzo CSC Center Channel Speaker System

Product Overview

Seated comfortably in your listening space, surrounded by a carefully curated sound system, you begin the track that helps you connect with an emotion. We strive to connect, and music is our vehicle. Whether it’s the memories of our past, embracing our present, or defining our desires for the future, our listening space sets the stage for a deep connection through sound. Authentic reproduction of the source material and the consistent pursuit of excellence remain the foundation at Wilson Audio. Introducing the Mezzo CSC, a new benchmark for Multi-Channel Audio center channels. Wilson Audio approaches a new product release with upmost care and consideration; every factor is examined, including the choice of materials, the aesthetic appeal, the technological advancements, and, most importantly, the auditory experience it delivers. A mere singular modification is not sufficient to warrant a new launch; instead, a multitude of enhancements must be present. That exactly what you get with Mezzo CSC. We strive to push the boundaries of what is possible to deliver an unparalleled listening experience. We continue the legacy of “Excellence in All Things” with Mezzo CSC, combining cutting-edge technology and meticulous craftsmanship to create a loudspeaker that transcends expectations. The Mezzo CSC is an exquisitely crafted and acoustically precise center channel that will redefine what it means to experience sound at its finest. Seamlessly integrating with the rest of the surround system, center channel dialog, effects, and emotion are reproduced in a realistic and compelling way. Whether it’s your favorite album or cinematic experience Mezzo CSC anchors the center stage most believably. Here are a few of the evolutionary developments that make this product a state-of-the-art center channel.

Adjustable Tweeter

Wilson Audio debuted the innovative rear-wave chamber technology with the Convergent Synergy Carbon (CSC) Tweeter in the Alexx V. The CSC tweeter stood as a testament to the continued development of cutting-edge technology, delivering extended high-frequency detail, impeccable linearity, and lush harmonic detail. The CSC tweeter is now incorporated into the designs of most of Wilson Audio’s loudspeakers, including the Alexia V, Sasha V, and Alida CSC. In addition to the CSC tweeter, the Mezzo CSC now has a fully adjustable tweeter module that allows you to customize your center channel’s alignment to any unique installation environment. Whether the Mezzo CSC is installed directly on the floor, on one-of-two custom-designed Stands, or in a custom cabinet, the Mezzo CSC’s drivers can be properly aligned to accommodate any of these scenarios. In any room and in any configuration. This leap forward has enhanced the sonic experience melding the CSC tweeter flawlessly with the midrange and woofers thus ensuring that micro-details are more resolved, and time alignment accuracy is tighter, regardless of your listening position.

Marvelous Midrange

In the Main Module, Mezzo CSC’s two woofers are mounted horizontally, flanking a very familiar midrange driver. First introduced in the Chronosonic XVX, Mezzo CSC features the same 7” Alnico (Aluminum-Nickel-Cobalt) QuadraMag midrange, coupled with an S-Material baffle. With 6% more internal volume for our midrange enclosure you hear an even more spacious and lifelike midrange sound. This special midrange driver, celebrated for its tonal richness and exquisite performance, is a testament to our commitment to sonic excellence. The QuadraMag initially pioneered for the XVX and is now proudly integrated into the Alexx V, Alexia V, and Sasha V. Sink into the richness of the QuadraMag and experience a new benchmark in audio excellence.

Dynamic Woofers

Utilizing the same woofers found in the Sasha V, these drivers deliver rapid, powerful, and precise sound. With refined enclosure bracing and a slight increase in internal volume compared to the previous Mezzo, you will feel impactful low-frequency punch and swifter transient response from your favorite music and movies.

Stately Hardware

Every aspect of Mezzo CSC has been deliberately designed to create a stunning centerpiece in any listening environment. The most prominent and visually stunning upgrade one notices is the 3/4" T-6061 Aluminum woofer baffles. This addition provides both mechanical rigidity and aesthetic damping while creating a harmonious sonic blend also found with other Wilson Audio loudspeaker models; including Submerge, Subsonic, Alexx V, Chronosonic XVX, and the WAMM Master Chronosonic. Mezzo CSC has been intentionally engineered with the highest quality and best performing components. This obsession with the ideal has led to Mezzo CSC weighing in at 200 pounds of world-class capability. As well as the exotic enclosure material, here are a few of the carefully chosen hardware elements: 1. The newly developed ball-spike retention tracks for the tweeter module ensures vibration control and module security. 2. Our in-house crafted Wilson Audio cable-grip is flawlessly tailored to interface with our V-Cable, similar to Sasha V and Alexia V. 3. Custom-built Wilson Audio binding posts have now also been integrated into Mezzo CSC. Both banana plug termination and traditional spade connections can be used with this binding post. This premier binding post offers a clean signal path with an upgraded and larger contact surface area for your speaker cables. 4. Thin profile alignment block. 5. Tool-less and quick access to the resistors via the uniquely designed pinned cover plate, complemented by user-friendly thumbscrew mounting hardware.

Sculpted Materials

Our precision-engineered and handcrafted X-Material enclosures, paired with an S-Material front baffle, bring you a level of vibration control that's simply without equal in the center channel market. Every note, every whisper, every thunderous explosion is delivered with unparalleled clarity and authority.

Seamless Integration

Mezzo CSC is a work of art that not only sounds extraordinary, but complements your living space with elegance. You can install the Mezzo CSC directly on the ground or raise the loudspeaker height on a purpose-built Wilson Audio Stand. The two Stand options are as follows. The Hourglass Stand features a solid front plinth, which allows for 2π Steradian support of the midrange and woofer drivers, resulting in more linear and impactful performance in the upper bass and lower midrange. The second optional Stand features a traditional column. This option can be ordered in a custom height, making the Column Stand an ideal choice for special installations where precise height specifications are essential. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Mezzo CSC is a masterpiece of design, measuring just 1.5 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than its predecessor, the Mezzo CS. Mezzo CSC is designed to work seamlessly with the current Mezzo Stands (Hourglass and Column versions) with simple adapter all-thread hardware — if upgrading from the current Mezzo, no need to purchase a new Stand. Upgrading from your Wilson Audio WATCH Center to Mezzo CSC? The Mezzo CSC is only 4 inches taller, offering an easy upgrade that brings a world of difference to your Multi-Channel Audio system.

Bespoke Crossover Components

With our newly designed AudioCapX-WA copper capacitors, built in-house to industry-leading tolerances, the Mezzo CSC adds unprecedented low-level resolution to your audio journey. This special copper version of the AudioCapX-WA capacitor, integrated into the tweeter crossover, unlocks a new level of high-frequency micro-detail and an open sense of air to your system’s sound. Along with refining the crossover topology and linearizing the full frequency response, Mezzo CSC delivers a remarkably life-like and satisfying soundstage. Wilson Audio continues investing in the future and has done so again by having two customized, state-of-the-art capacitor winding machines built for our in-house capacitor manufacturing. These one-of-a-kind machines meticulously produce the most accurate, consistent, and best- sounding capacitors Reliable Capacitors (a division of Wilson Audio) has ever crafted. It's a testament to the dedication and passion we pour into every Wilson Audio product, in every step of manufacturing, and in every element of our creations.

Specifications:

Drivers Woofers: Two—8 inches (20.32 cm) Paper Pulp Midrange: One—7 inches (17.78 cm) Paper Pulp Composite Tweeter: One—1 inch (2.54 cm) Doped Silk Fabric Measurements Sensitivity: 89 dB @ 1 Watt @ 1 meter @ 1 kHz Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms / minimum 2.66 ohms @ 687 Hz Minimum Amplifier Power: 25 Watts per channel Frequency Response: 19 Hz – 32 kHz +/- 3 dB Room Average Response [RAR] Enclosures & Materials Enclosure Type Woofer: Front Ported Enclosure Type Midrange: Sealed Enclosure Type Tweeter: Sealed Dimensions Height: 18 inches (45.70 cm) w/o spikes Width: 31 inches (78.74 cm) Depth: 22 7/32 inches (56.47 cm) System Weight Per Channel: 200 lb (90.72 kg) Approximate Shipping Weight: 288 lb (130.63 kg)

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