Discovery 3Zero

Fibonacci Series 2.5-Way Standmounted Loudspeaker

PUNCHY.ACCURATE. LIGHTNING FAST.
ENDLESSLY CAPTIVATING.

The third generation of a Wilson Benesch classic. The original ‘Discovery’ name was a reference to the development of the unique acoustic presentation that the first Discovery loudspeaker delivered when it was launched in 2002. A 2.5-way standmount monitor like no other, the Discovery 3Zero deploys the same unique drive topology as the original classic, placing the Fibonacci Tweeter and a dedicated Tactic 3.0 midrange drive unit in close proximity to the powerful Isobaric Drive System that sits directly on the underside of the loudspeaker in the vertical plane. With all drive technologies placed within a few inches of one another, time alignment and integration across the Discovery 3Zero frequency band is unmatched. The Discovery 3Zero delivers a lightning-fast, punchy, highly accurate and endlessly captivating presentation.

DESIGN

TACTIC 3.0 DRIVE UNIT

The structure at the centre of the diaphragm plays a critical role in the behaviour of the drive unit. Commonly referred to as the “dust cap”, the name understates the importance of this component. In the Tactic 3.0, Wilson Benesch added the Fibonacci Element.

Produced in house using additive manufacturing technology, the Fibonacci Element can be printed according to pre-designed parameters. Such is the precision of the additive manufacturing software, that the Wilson Benesch design team can see in cross-section and design three-dimensionally the optimal layup of carbon fibre and nylon, defining both stiffness and weight across the structure. The result is a new geometrical form that is comprised of a double curvature with both open and closed aspects in the form of a lattice structure again borrowed from natural geometry. 5 different materials and adhesives provide significant improvements in both the accuracy of the frequency response and the reduction of distortion.

This is a critical aspect of the relationship between the drive unit and its ability to integrate with the roll off of the tweeter and bass drive units. In the past, several materials have been drawn upon to enable the fine-tuning of this marriage. Additive Manufacturing has opened up a new chapter in the pursuit of this subtle but extremely important aspect of loudspeaker design. For the first time, the principal aspects of this structure can all be adjusted in a way that was previously impossible.

FIBONACCI SILK-CARBON HYRBRIDISED TWEETER

The latest iteration of Wilson Benesch tweeter technology builds upon the Semisphere tweeter design pushing it into the next generation. As with all Wilson Benesch designs, the advances of the previous generation are built upon an iterative research and development pathway. With the Fibonacci tweeter, advances have been made within the structures adjacent to the motor and the hybridised dome. The Fibonacci tweeter faceplate is formed from a carbon fibre - nylon composite structure creating a geometrically optimised structure - the Fibonacci Element - that has been inspired by sacred geometry found in nature. In terms of acoustic performance, the faceplate delivers a new benchmark in terms of flat frequency response and ultrawide dispersion. In addition, the Fibonacci Element is decoupled from the motor and tweeter chassis which almost entirely eliminates structural borne resonance within this critical structure that surrounds the tweeter dome.

SSUCHY BIOCOMPOSITE MONOCOQUE

The Fibonacci Series introduces a full line of loudspeakers from the Wilson Benesch brand that are built from the new A.C.T. 3Zero biocomposite Monocoque. The new monocoque marks significant advances not only in terms of the acoustic performance of the Wilson Benesch reference line, but it also represents a deliberate and conscious move toward natural, renewable and sustainable materials technology.

ISOBARIC DRIVE SYSTEM

The principal low-frequency load of all loudspeakers in the Fibonacci Series is delivered by the Isobaric Drive System. Here two Tactic 3.0 Drive Units combine to create an Isobaric Drive System. The Isotactic Drive System is responsible for reproducing an incredibly tight and controlled bass response that is perfectly integrated with all other woofers in the loudspeaker chassis, particularly the midrange Tactic 3.0 drive unit.

BESPOKE

ENGINEERED FOR YOU

Every Wilson Benesch is hand built for you. In addition to our standard finish, we offer a range of Premium Natural Wood Veneers, Premium P1 Carbon Fibre and Premium Paint Finishes. Want to create something unique? Contact us to create something truly unique to you.

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

DRIVE TECHNOLOGY

Midrange

170mm(7") Wilson Benesch Tactic 3.0

Tweeter

25mm (1”) Wilson Benesch Fibonacci Hybrid Silk-Carbon Tweeter

Isobaric Drive System

2x 170mm (7”) Wilson Benesch Tactic in Clamshell Formation

CROSSOVER TECHNOLOGY

Midrange

First-Order, 5kHz Low Pass Filter

Tweeter

Second-Order, 5kHz High Pass Filter

Isobaric Drive System

First-Order 500Hz Low Pass Filter

ENCLOSURE TECHNOLOGY

Materials

A.C.T. 3Zero - Advanced Biocomposite Monocoque Technology, Poly-Alloy, Hybridised Construction

Midrange Enclosure

Ported Enclosure, shorter port on the loudspeaker exterior

Tweeter

Labyrinth Sealed Tweeter Backplate

Isobaric Enclosure

Ported Enclosure, longer port on the loudspeaker exterior

MEASUREMENTS

Type

2.5-way

Impedance

6 Ohms Nominal / 4 Ohms Minimal

Sensitivity

89dB @ 1-Meter on axis, 2.83V Input

Frequency Response

38Hz - 30kHz +/- 2dB

DIMENSIONS & TERMINATIONS

Height

1187 mm (46.7”)

Width

187 mm (7.4”) Baffle // 394 mm (15.5”) Widest Point of the Foot

Depth

408 mm (16.1”)

Weight

35.5kg (78.26lbs) Stand is integrated with the loudspeaker enclosure

Termination

Bi-wirable terminal located on the spine of the stand at ground level

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