The Handcrafted Culmination of Half a Century | Available at Trimira Audio
The Wilson Audio Autobiography represents the pinnacle of Wilson Audio's loudspeaker engineering, combining an advanced multi-way driver architecture, precision time-domain alignment, sophisticated bass-port configuration, and extensive composite-material construction.
Designed as an uncompromising reference loudspeaker for dedicated two-channel listening rooms, the Autobiography brings together technologies developed across decades of Wilson Audio acoustic research and manufacturing.
At Trimira Audio, we recommend the Wilson Audio Autobiography for listeners seeking an uncompromising reference loudspeaker capable of exceptional scale, spatial precision, dynamic expression, and full-range performance.
Key Features & Technological Innovations
Advanced Multi-Way Driver Architecture
The Autobiography employs a sophisticated 5-way loudspeaker architecture incorporating multiple dedicated transducer sections.
The driver complement includes:
- CSLS front-firing tweeter
- Dual 2-inch Midband Integration Drivers
- Dual 7-inch PentaMag AlNiCo midrange drivers
- 12-inch upper woofer
- 15-inch lower woofer
- Adjustable rear-firing tweeter
This extensive driver array allows each section to operate within a carefully controlled frequency range.
Dual Midband Integration Drivers
The two 2-inch Midband Integration Drivers (MID) form part of the central acoustic array.
Their role is to provide a controlled transition between the high-frequency section and larger midrange drivers, supporting coherent reproduction through the critical vocal and instrumental midband.
PentaMag AlNiCo Midrange Technology
The 7-inch PentaMag midrange drivers use a five-magnet AlNiCo motor architecture designed to provide strong magnetic control and linear driver operation.
This motor technology is intended to preserve dynamic articulation and low-level detail through the midrange.
Microsecond Time-Domain Alignment
The Autobiography incorporates an adjustable alignment gantry with calibrated rotating cam mechanisms.
This allows the acoustic position of the driver modules to be fine-tuned relative to the listening position, providing precise time-domain alignment for different room sizes and listening distances.
Adjustable Cross Load Flow Porting
The bass system incorporates a configurable porting arrangement allowing the bass ports to be directed forward or rearward.
This provides an additional means of adapting the loudspeaker's low-frequency interaction with the room and nearby boundaries.
Advanced Composite-Material Construction
The enclosure incorporates Wilson Audio's proprietary composite-material architecture, including:
- H-Material
- V-Material
- X-Material
- Aerospace-grade aluminium structures
These materials are used throughout the enclosure and driver-support structures to manage vibration, resonance, and mechanical energy.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Wilson Audio Autobiography |
| System Architecture |
5-Way, 7-Driver Modular Tower with Adjustable Rear Tweeter |
| Forward Tweeter |
1-inch (2.54 cm) CSLS Fabric Dome |
| Upper Midrange |
2 × 2-inch (5.08 cm) Midband Integration Drivers |
| Lower Midrange |
2 × 7-inch (17.78 cm) PentaMag AlNiCo Drivers |
| Woofer Complement |
1 × 12-inch (30.48 cm) + 1 × 15-inch (38.10 cm) |
| Rear Tweeter |
1-inch (2.54 cm) Carbon-Fibre Inverted Dome |
| Frequency Response |
18 Hz–36 kHz (±2 dB Room Average Response) |
| Sensitivity |
89.5 dB @ 1 W / 1 m / 1 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance |
4 Ω |
| Minimum Impedance |
2.1 Ω @ 293 Hz |
| Minimum Power Handling |
100 W / Channel |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
2060 × 550 × 890 mm |
| System Weight |
372.4 kg per channel |
Reference-System Integration
The Autobiography is a highly revealing loudspeaker and should be treated as a complete system rather than simply connected and positioned like a conventional floorstander.
Amplification
With a 4-ohm nominal impedance and 2.1-ohm minimum, amplifier selection is particularly important.
A suitably powerful amplifier with strong current delivery and excellent stability into difficult loads is recommended.
Time-Domain Alignment
The adjustable gantry allows the loudspeaker to be optimised for the actual listening distance.
This makes professional setup particularly valuable, as small changes in driver geometry can influence the acoustic relationship between the multiple transducer sections.
Room & Bass Configuration
The selectable forward/rearward bass-port configuration provides another tool for adapting the loudspeaker to the room.
Placement should account for:
- Rear-wall distance
- Side-wall proximity
- Listening position
- Bass-port orientation
- Room dimensions
- Acoustic treatment
Consult with the High-End Audio Specialists at Trimira Audio
The Wilson Audio Autobiography is designed for the highest level of two-channel reproduction, combining multi-way driver technology, PentaMag AlNiCo midrange motors, adjustable time-domain alignment, configurable bass loading, and advanced composite construction.
Trimira Audio can assist with:
- Amplifier matching
- Loudspeaker positioning
- Time-domain alignment
- Bass-port configuration
- Room integration
- Cable selection
- Custom WilsonGloss™ finish selection
- Complete reference two-channel system design
Contact the Trimira Audio specialists in Brisbane to arrange a private consultation and explore a complete Wilson Audio Autobiography reference system.
