Like all WATCH products, Mezzo was developed by the Wilson Special Applications Engineering team.
The Mezzo was also formulated and engineered with a specific function in mind: A loudspeaker endowed with a nearly identical sonic signature to Wilson’s Sasha DAW, but in a low-profile form. When used as a center channel, Mezzo seamlessly matches the acoustic signature of Wilson’s remarkable Sasha. Indeed, the Mezzo features a driver complement nearly identical to the Sasha’s. Whether it is used as a center channel in conjunction with Sasha, Alexia, or Alexx, Mezzo matches the tonal beauty, dynamic speed, tonal sophistication, resolution, and sense of “thereness” that are hallmarks of Sasha DAW.
An adjustable tweeter module design allows for optimization of Mezzo’s geometry specifically addressing the challenges of a low-profile loud- speaker. Achieving near perfect driver alignment at the listening position requires the adjustment of the tweeter by changing its relative position in relation to the midrange and woofer drivers, such that all of the drivers’ acoustic centers are equidistant from the listener. The tweeter module is adjustable via a provided chart according to ear height and listening distance—and for a variety of Mezzo installation strategies. Whether the Mezzo Convergent Synergy is installed directly on the floor, on one-of-two custom designed stands, or in custom cabinets, the Mezzo’s drivers can be properly aligned to accommodate each of these scenarios.
The Mezzo crossover features technology adapted from the Sasha W/P Series 2. The goal was to reduce propagation-delay “jitter”—noise generated as a result of interactions between the different crossovers. As a result, Mezzo’s overall resolution, inter-transient silence, dynamic speed and nuance are nearly identical to the Sasha.
S-material is Wilson’s enclosure composite designed in conjunction with the Sasha W/P. The Mezzo’s S-Material front midrange baffle reduces measur- able and audible noise and coloration in the critical midband. Wilson’s pro- prietary X-Material is used in the balance of the enclosure walls, continuing Wilson’s practice of building ultra-low resonance cabinets.
The Mezzo is available with two stands. The Hourglass Stand features a solid front plinth, which allows for 2π Steradian support of the mid- range and woofer drivers, resulting in more linear and impactful performance in the upper bass and lower midrange. The second optional stand features a pedestal that can be customized for different heights.
