Wilson Audio Cub Series 2 - Manual (Page 12)

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Your CUB has been designed to perform all of the specific functions of a high per-
formance studio monitor in a less costly, scaled version of the WATT/PUPPY. This was
a difficult task, because a small enclosure is needed for high speed and linearity in lower-
mid to high frequency playback, yet the CUB needed to convincingly suggest the size and
weight of full scale, full range music. To accomplish this task David Wilson and his engi-
neering department used some extraordinary materials and enclosure techniques. The discus-
sion of a few of these materials follows.
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ATERIALS
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ECHNOLOGY
The enclosure of the CUB uses the same proprietary techniques as have been very
successfully used in the X-1 Grand SLAMM, MAXX and the WATT/PUPPY systems. The
enclosure is made from a non-resonant material that is highly-cross braced to further reduce
cabinet resonance. The front baffle of the CUB, its most critical surface, is machined from
our proprietary Phenolic based structural material developed for the X-1 Grand SLAMM.
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DHESIVE
What’s in an adhesive? Everything. This often over looked element is crucial to the
proper performance of a loudspeaker. Correct modulus of elasticity, coefficient of thermal
expansion and natural frequency response are just a few of the important elements.
A highly cross-linked, thermoset adhesive is used for the construction of the en-
closure. It was also chosen for its excellent bond strength, solvent resistance, hardness and
optimum vibrational characteristics.