Wharfedale Pro IMPACT-X Series Passive Loudspeakers User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Wharfedale Pro
Table of Contents
Wharfedale Pro IMPACT-X Series Passive Loudspeakers
- IMPACT-X15
- IMPACT-X215L
- IMPACT-X18BL
- IMPACT-X15L
- IMPACT-X15ML
- IMPACT-X218B
- IMPACT-X215
- IMPACT-X18B
- IMPACT-X218BL
IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read these instructions
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Follow these instructions
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Keep these instructions for future reference
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Heed all warnings
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Do not use this system near moisture or water
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Clean only with a dry cloth
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Install in accordance with these Wharfedale Pro operating instructions
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Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions for all peripheral devices such as amplifiers and processors
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Do not install near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or any other apparatus that produces heat (for example lighting systems and amplifiers)
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Use only accessories specified or supplied by Wharfedale Pro
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Do not use shielded microphone/instrument cables to connect amplifiers and speakers, use only approved speaker cables with proper connectors
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Use caution with placement and operation of this speaker system, permanent hearing damage can be caused by prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels
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Refer all servicing to qualified professionals. Servicing is required when the loudspeaker has been damaged in any way, such as impact damage, liquid ingress or foreign object damage. In addition the loudspeaker should be referred to qualified service personnel if there is any kind of malfunction.
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Rigging, suspending and mounting should only be attempted by experience quali ed professionals. Incorrect usage can result in damage to equipment and property, injury and even death. Under no circumstances should you attempt to rig, suspend or mount these speakers unless you are fully quali ed and certi ed to do so by relevant local, state and national authorities. If you are not properly quali ed or do not know of pertinent regulations consult quali ed personnel for advice. Consult a structural engineer before suspending a speaker system and ensure that the total weight of your system can be held by the truss or mounting surface.
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Inspect all mounting hardware before rigging, suspending or mounting. If there is any damage or distortion to any mounting hardware do not proceed until any damaged hardware is repaired or replaced.
UNPACKING -
All Wharfedale Pro products are fully checked before leaving our factory. After unpacking please inspect the cabinets for any physical damage Please retain the shipping carton if possible and internal packing material incase the unit ever needs to be returned. Please check as soon as possible that the unit is functioning. In the event of any damage please contact your dealer immediately so that a written claim for damage can be made.
PRODUCT FEATURES
CONNECTIONS
- Connect the speaker cable securely to your IMPACT-X cabinet and power amplifier. The amplifier should be in the OFF, POWER DOWN mode. Where possible use the speakON compatible connectors as they are professional high current connectors specifically designed for high power audio applications. Use the correct type of speaker cable according to the handling capacity of your IMPACT-X loudspeaker. Use 2 conductors equal stranded insulated cable for speaker runs. It is always advisable to use heavier cabling for longer cable runs.
- If using the speakON input of the combi connector, insert the speakON cable and rotate 1/8 of a turn until locked in/ If using the jack plug input of the connector, insert it until secure.
- Power up your amplifier with levels set to zero. Carefully turn up amplifier volumes to confirm that the connections are working.
IMPACT-X15 IMPACT-X15L IMPACT-X215 IMPACT-X215L
IMPACT-X FULL RANGE
IMPACT-X Series full range system
IMPACT-X18B IMPACT-X18BL IMPACT-X218B IMPACT-X218BL
IMPACT-X FULL RANGE AND SUBWOOFER
SUBWOOFER OPERATION:PASSIVE MOOE
IMPACT-X full range models and IMPACT-X Subwoofers in a system using external
active crossover
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
IMPACT-X15
IMPACT-X15L
IMPACT-X15ML
IMPACT-X18BL
IMPACT-X218B
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name IMPACT-X15| IMPACT- X15L| IMPACT-
X15ML
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System Type Passive| Passive|
Passive
Configuration Two-way| Two-way|
15″ two-way Monitor
Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 50-18kHz| 50-18kHz| 55-18kHz
Frequency Range (-10dB) 45-20kHz| 45-20kHz|
50-20kHz
Sensitivity (2.83v/1m) 98dB| 98dB| 98dB
Calculated Maximum SPL @1m 130dB| 130dB| 130dB
System Rated Impedance 8Ω| 8Ω| 8Ω
Low Frequency Transducer| |
Size 381mm / 15″|
381mm / 15″| 381mm / 15″
Voice Coil Size 65mm / 2.5”| 65mm /
2.5”| Dual 2 layer 2.5″
Rated Impedance 8Ω| 8Ω| 8Ω
LF Power (re:AES2-2012) 350W| 350W| 350W
High Frequency Transducer| |
HF Driver Type Compression Driver|
Compression Driver| Compression Driver
Voice Coil Size 44mm / 1.75″| 44mm /
1.75″| 44mm / 1.75″
Exit Size 25mm / 1″| 25mm /
1″| 25mm / 1″
Diaphragm Material Titanium| Titanium|
Titanium
Rated Impedance 8Ω| 8Ω| 8Ω
HF Power (re:AES2-2012) 40W| 40W| 40W
Nominal Coverage (H x V) 90° x 60°| 90° x 60°| 90° x
60°
Nominal Impedance 8Ω| 8Ω| 8Ω
Power| |
System Continuous Power 350W| 350W| 350W
System Programme Power 700W| 700W| 700W
System Peak Power 1400W| 1400W| 1400W
Crossover frequency 2.2kHz| 2.2kHz| 2.2kHz
Input Connector 2 x NL2 combi jack| 2
x NL2 combi jack| 2 x NL2 combi jack
Hardware Dual-angle (0° or
10°) 35mm pole socket| Dual-angle (0° or 10°) 35mm pole socket| N/A
2 carry handles| 2 carry handles| 2 carry handles
Enclosure| |
Enclosure Material and finish MDF| MDF| MDF
Colour Options black paint| black
paint| black paint
Grille Material & Finish steel| steel| steel
Dimensions – Unpacked| |
Height 680mm / 26.77″|
680mm / 26.8″| 645mm / 25.39″
Width Front 444.5mm / 17.5″|
460mm / 18.1″| 445mm / 17.52″
Width Rear 245.3mm / 9.66″|
249.6mm / 9.8″| 445mm / 17.52″
Depth 429mm / 16.89″|
450mm / 17.7″| 505mm / 19.9″
Dimensions – Packed| |
Height 750mm / 29.53″|
759mm / 29.9″| 501mm / 19.72″
Width Front 520mm / 20.47″|
535mm / 21.1″| 691mm / 27.2″
Width Rear 290mm / 11.42″|
295mm / 11.6″| 691mm / 27.2″
Depth 485mm / 19.1″|
506mm / 19.9″| 532mm / 20.94″
Weight| |
Net Weight 22.8kg / 50.16lbs|
23.5kg / 51.7lbs| 21.9kg / 48.2lbs
Gross Weight 25.8 / 56.76lbs|
26.6kg / 58.52lbs| 25.4kg / 55.9lbs
Model Name IMPACT-X18BL| IMPACT- X218B| IMPACT-
X218BL
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System Type Passive| Passive|
Passive
Configuration 18″ Subwoofer| 2×18″
Subwoofer| 2×18″ Subwoofer
Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 40-220Hz| 35Hz-1.2kHz|
35Hz-1.2kHz
Frequency Range (-10dB) 30-250Hz| 30Hz-1.5kHz|
30Hz-1.5kHz
Sensitivity (2.83v/1m) 100dB| 101dB| 102dB
Calculated Maximum SPL @1m 134dB| 137dB| 139dB
System Rated Impedance 4Ω| 4Ω| 4Ω
Low Frequency Transducer| |
Size 470mm / 18″| 2 x
470mm / 18″| 2 x 470mm / 18″
Voice Coil Size Quad layer 3.0″|
65mm / 2.5”| Quad layer 3.0″
Rated Impedance 4Ω| 2×8Ω| 2×8Ω
LF Power (re:AES2-2012) 600W| 2x500W| 2x600W
High Frequency Transducer| |
HF Driver Type –| –| –
Voice Coil Size –| –| –
Exit Size –| –| –
Diaphragm Material –| –| –
Rated Impedance –| –| –
HF Power (re:AES2-2012) –| –| –
Nominal Coverage (H x V) –| –| –
Nominal Impedance –| –| –
Power| |
System Continuous Power 600W| 1000W| 1200W
System Programme Power 1200W| 2000W| 2400W
System Peak Power 2400W| 4000W| 4800W
Crossover frequency 250Hz| –| –
Input Connector 2 x NL2 combi jack| 2
x NL2 combi jack| 2 x NL2 combi jack
Hardware 35 mm pole socket|
N/A| N/A
2 carry handles| 2 carry handles| 2 carry handles
Enclosure| |
Enclosure Material and finish MDF| 18mm MDF| 15mm MDF
Colour Options black paint| black
paint| black paint
Grille Material & Finish steel| steel| steel
Dimensions – Unpacked| |
Height 650mm / 25.6″|
554mm / 21.81″| 650mm / 25.6″
Width Front 528mm / 20.8″|
1222mm / 48.11″| 1020mm / 40.2″
Width Rear 528mm / 20.8″|
1222mm / 48.11″| 1020mm / 40.2″
Depth 639mm / 25.2″|
606.5mm / 23.88″| 610mm / 24.0″
Dimensions – Packed| |
Height 740mm / 29.1″|
628mm / 24.72″| 728mm / 28.7″
Width Front 725mm / 28.5″|
1295mm / 50.98″| 1092mm / 43.0″
Width Rear 725mm / 28.5″|
1295mm / 50.98″| 1092mm / 43.0″
Depth 614mm / 24.2″|
685mm / 26.97″| 685mm / 27.0″
Weight| |
Net Weight 40.0kg / 88.0lbs|
78.9kg / 173.58lbs| 67.3kg / 148.06lbs
Gross Weight 44.2kg / 97.3lbs|
83.1kg / 182.8lbs| 72.6kg / 159.72lbs
WHARFEDALE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY
Wharfedale Pro products are warranted of manufacturing or material defects for
a period of one year from the original date of purchase. In the event of
malfunction, contact your authorised Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for
information.
Please be aware that the warranty details may differ from country to country.
Contact your dealer or distributor for information (available at
www.wharfedalepro.com). These terms do not infringe your statutory rights.
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Wharfedale Professional reserves the right to alter or improve specifications
without notice.
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