Wharfedale Pro SVP-15 Subwoofer Instruction Manual
- June 16, 2024
- Wharfedale Pro
Table of Contents
Wharfedale Pro SVP-15 Subwoofer
Product Information
Specifications
- Model Name: SVP-10
- Model Name: SVP-12
- Model Name: SVP-12M
- Model Name: SVP-15
- Model Name: SVP-215
- Model Name: SVP-15B
- Model Name: SVP-18B
- Frequency Response: 65-20kHz
- Coverage (H x V): 90 X 60
- Power Handling (Watts): 100 (Continuous), 200 (Music peak)
- Sensitivity: 96dB (1W@1M)
- Peak SPL: 121.5dB
- System Impedance: 8 Ohms
- LF Driver Size: 10 inches
- HF Driver Size: 1.5 inches
- HF Coil Size: 25mm/1 inch
- Exit Size (mm/ins): 30mm/1.2 inch
- HF Protection: Bulb
- Enclosure Type: Trapezoid
- Shape: Carpet/Black
- Finish: Yes (Black metal)
- Stand Adaptor: 2 x 1/4 phone
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Setting Up the Speaker
- Choose an appropriate location for the speaker.
- Ensure that the speaker is placed on a stable surface.
- If using a stand, attach the stand adaptor to the bottom of the speaker.
Step 2: Connecting the Speaker
- Identify the input connectors on the back of the speaker.
- Using a compatible cable, connect the output of your audio source (e.g. amplifier) to the input connectors of the speaker.
Step 3: Powering On the Speaker
- Ensure that the speaker is plugged into a power source (if applicable).
- Turn on the power switch (if applicable).
Step 4: Adjusting Speaker Settings
- Use the controls on your audio source (e.g. amplifier) to adjust the volume and other settings.
Step 5: Testing the Speaker
- Play audio through the speaker to ensure it is functioning correctly.
- Adjust the volume and other settings as desired.
FAQ
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Q: Can I use shielded or microphone cable to connect the speaker?
A: No, it is not recommended to use shielded or microphone cable for speaker connections as they may not be able to handle the amplifier load and could cause damage to the system. -
Q: How loud can these speakers get?
A: These professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels. Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive levels that can cause permanent hearing damage. -
Q: Can I service the speaker myself?
A: No, it is not recommended for the user to attempt servicing the speaker. Please contact a qualified service technician if any issues arise.
WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- READ INSTRUCTIONS carefully before operating this product.
- RETAIN these instructions.
- COMPLY WITH WARNINGS – All warnings and instructions for this product should be adhered to.
- USE WITH AMPLIFIERS – To avoid damage, it is advisable to establish and follow a pattern for turning on and off any sound system. With all system parts connected, turn on source equipment, tape decks, instruments, mixers, signal processors etc., BEFORE turning on your power amplifier. Many products output turn on and turn off transients that can damage speakers. By turning on your power amplifier LAST and making sure the amplifier’s input controls are at minimum any transients “upstream” of the amplifier are not amplified and passed to the speaker. Wait until all system parts have stabilized, then bring up amplifier controls to the operating level. This should take no more than a few seconds. Similarly when shutting systems down, always turn down amplifier input controls and then turn off your amplifier BEFORE shutting down other components. Professional amplifiers often feature delayed turn-on/off circuits to perform these functions for you automatically.
- CABLES – Never use a shielded or microphone cable for any speaker connection as this will not be heavy enough to handle the amplifier load and could cause damage to the complete system.
- RIGGING • SUSPENDING • MOUNTING The rigging, suspension or mounting of this speaker system can expose members of the public to serious health risks and even death. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO RIG, SUSPEND OR OTHERWISE MOUNT THIS SYSTEM UNLESS YOU ARE FULLY QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TO DO SO BY RELEVANT LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL AUTHORITIES. ALL RELEVANT SAFETY REGULATIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED. IF YOU ARE NOT PROPERLY QUALIFIED OR DO NOT KNOW OF PERTINENT REGULATIONS, CONSULT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FOR ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE.
- CAUTION: These professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels. Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive levels that can cause permanent hearing damage.
- SERVICING – The user should not attempt to service this product.
Wharfedale Pro SVP Series of Professional Sound Reinforcement Loudspeakers
- Reliable, Durable construction
- Proprietary designed, high efficiency, high power Wharfedale Professional drive units.
- Protective grills
- Integral High-Frequency Driver Overload protection “PRO-TECH”™
- Sophisticated crossover design enables smooth power and frequency response control through the crossover region
- Trapezoid shape for arraying cabinets
- Integral tripod stand adaptor
- Low resonance enclosure design
- Full range and complimentary Sub Bass systems
- Exceptional sound quality, with broad bandwidth and dynamic range
- High Power Handling
- Metal corner protectors
Unpacking
All Wharfedale Pro products are fully checked before leaving the factory. After unpacking please inspect the cabinets for any physical damage. Please retain the shipping carton if possible and internal packing material in case the unit needs to be returned. Please check as soon as possible the unit is functioning. In the event of any damage please contact your dealer immediately so that a written claim for damages can be made.
Wharfedale Pro Limited Warranty
Wharfedale Pro SVP Series loudspeaker systems are warranted to be clear of
manufacturing or materials defects for one year from the original date of
purchase. In the event of a malfunction, contact your authorized Wharfedale
Professional dealer or distributor for information.
A distributor list can be found at
www.wharfedalepro.com
*Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealer or distributor for information. These terms do not infringe on your statutory rights.
Operating
The Wharfedale Pro SVP-10, SVP-12, SVP15, and SVP-215 feature two 1/4” phone
jack socket connectors and are parallel. This means that these cabinets can be
linked together with other cabinets of the same impedance and design or with a
sub-bass unit.
CAUTION: If you are unsure of any of these procedures, check with your
dealer or an experienced sound engineer.
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Ensure you do not overload the amplifier you are using by linking too many units together and lowering the resistance (impedance) below the safe operating level of the amplifier.
Note: Each speaker connected in parallel increases the load on the amplifier and can add up to a total load that may exceed the amplifier’s capabilities, leading to possible damage. Two 8Ω loudspeakers in parallel make a 4Ω total load. Four 8Ω parallel connected loudspeakers make a total load of 2Ω, which is too low for many amplifiers. -
Make sure that the speaker cable used is securely attached to the amplifier and the cabinet.
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Check all cables from the source unit (mixer or other source) to the amplifier. Check all power cables to all the electronic systems powering the loudspeakers and ensure that they meet with required safety standards.
SPECIFICATION
Model name| SVP- 10| SVP- 12| SVP- 12M|
SVP- 15| SVP- 215| SVP- 15B| SVP- 18B
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
FREQ RESP +/- 3 DB| 65-20kHz| 50-20kHz| 50 – 20kHz| 45-20kHz| 40-20kHz|
45-250Hz| 40-250Hz
COVERAGE (H X V)| 90 X 60| 90 X 60| 90 X 60| 90 X 60| 90 X 60| |
POWER HANDLING (Watts)| | | | | | |
Continuous| 100| 150| 150| 200| 250| 250| 300
Music| 200| 300| 300| 400| 500| 500| 600
peak| 400| 600| 600| 800| 1000| 1000| 1200
SENSITIVITY 1W@1M| 96dB| 97dB| 97dB| 98dB| 101dB| 98dB| 99dB
PEAK SPL
SYSTEM IMPEDANCE
| 121.5dB
8W
| 124.5dB
8W
| 124.5dB
8W
| 126dB
8W
| 129.5dB
4W
| 126.5dB
8W
| 129.5dB
8W
L F DRIVER SIZE| | | | | | |
Driver size| 10”| 12”| 12”| 15”| 15”| 15”| 18”
Coil Size (mm/ins)| 39/1.5”| 51/2”| 51/2”| 51/2”| 38/1.5”| 65/2.5”| 75/3”
HF SECTION| | | | | | |
Coil Size (mm/ins)| 25 / 1”| 25 / 1”| 25 / 1”| 25 / 1”| 25 / 1”| –| –
Exit Size (mm/ins)| 30/1.2”| 30/1.2”| 30/1.2”| 30/1.2”| 30/1.2”| –| –
HF Protection| Bulb| Bulb| Bulb| Bulb| Bulb| –| –
HF HORN| Elliptical| Elliptical| Elliptical| Elliptical| Elliptical| –|
–
CROSSOVER SECTION:| | | | | | |
Crossover frequency
High Pass Out
| 3.2k
No
| 3.2k
No
| 3.2k
No
| 3.2k
No
| 3.2k
No
| 150Hz/6dB
150Hz/6dB
| 150Hz/6dB
150Hz/6dB
ENCLOSURE TYPE| | | | | | |
Shape| Trapezoid| Trapezoid| Floor monitor| Trapezoid| Trapezoid| Rectangular|
Rectangular
Finish Colour| Carpet/Black| Carpet/Black| Carpet/Black| Carpet/Black|
Carpet/Black| Carpet/Black| Carpet/Black
Stand Adaptor| Yes| Yes| No| Yes| No| Yes| Yes
Protect Corner| Black metal| Black metal| Black metal| Black metal| Black
metal| Black metal| Black metal
Handle| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2| 2
INPUT CONNECTOR| 2 x 1⁄4”phone| 2 x 1⁄4” phone| 2 x 1⁄4” phone| 2 x 1⁄4”
phone| 2 x 1⁄4” phone| 2 x 1⁄4” phone| 2 x 1⁄4” phone
HIGH PASS OUT| No| No| No| No| No| 1⁄4” phone| 1⁄4” phone
DIMENSIONS (H x W x D)| 494 x 317 x 288| 554 x 428 x 355| 415 x 248 x
554| 638 x 463 x 390| 1014 x 463 x 390| 587 x 548 x 429| 748 x 548 x 450
WEIGHT| 10.28kg| 15.58kg| 14.9kg| 19.26kg| 31.0kg| 31.52kg| 38.56kg
Application
For extended bass response in a multi-way (2 or more) equalized system
designed for high-quality reproduction of voice, music, and musical
instruments, for mobile or fixed installations.
Description
These cabinets are all covered in tough impact-resistant carpet. They are
designed for portability and are fitted with heavy-duty handles and a ‘kick-
proof’ steel protective grille. The SVP-18B and the SVP- 15B have two 1/4”
phone type jack sockets and are paralleled at the rear of each cabinet. (See
diagram ).
A very special feature of these products is that they have built-in crossovers
with high-pass outputs. This means that you may use one channel of your power
amplifier to power both a subwoofer and a full-range speaker, while
maintaining a reason-able load on your amplifier. The amplifier only sees the
subwoofer/crossover load which is 8 ohms for SVP series subwoofers. Without
the built-in crossover, the combined impedance of full-range and subwoofer
speakers in parallel would be much lower. Also, the high-pass crossover output
removes the very low bass frequencies from the signal going to the full-range
speaker. This prevents distortion (and possible damage) from excessive low-
frequency energy getting into the full-range speaker.
SVP DIMENSIONS
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