The ActivXO is the long-awaited and thoroughly updated replacement for Wilson’s revolu- tionary Controller. It is a two-channel, fully analogue electronic crossover with an array of features. It can be used in conjunction with a dedicated music system, or as the subwoofer control unit in a home theater system. In systems used for enjoyment of music and surround film, the ActivXO is configurable to accommodate both—optimally and simultaneously.

For those systems where the ActivXO is used in a hybrid music and home theater system, then the ActivXO becomes the brains behind that flexibility, whether you’re using one sub- woofer or several. In movie mode, the low frequency effects output from your processor goes directly through the ActivXO to the Wilson Subwoofers’ amplifier.

When music is the primary focus, with a simple flick of a switch (accomplished either with a front panel toggle or a 12 volt trigger) the ActivXO becomes a feature-rich active crossover. You can control both crossover frequency and slope for the high-and low-pass filters. A continuously variable phase control ensures any Wilson loudspeaker seamlessly integrates with any of Wilson’s subwoofers.

The ActivXO accepts both single-ended and balanced inputs, and can output to one or a stereo pair of subwoofers for the most demanding applications. It can be used with any of Wilson’s subwoofers, and is included with the purchase of the WAMM Master Chronosonic.

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