Wharfedale Pro IMPACT-X Series Passive Loudspeakers User Manual

June 17, 2024
Wharfedale Pro

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

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

  • Read these instructions

  • Follow these instructions

  • Keep these instructions for future reference

  • Heed all warnings

  • Do not use this system near moisture or water

  • Clean only with a dry cloth

  • Install in accordance with these Wharfedale Pro operating instructions

  • Follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions for all peripheral devices such as amplifiers and processors

  • 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)

  • Use only accessories specified or supplied by Wharfedale Pro

  • Do not use shielded microphone/instrument cables to connect amplifiers and speakers, use only approved speaker cables with proper connectors

  • Use caution with placement and operation of this speaker system, permanent hearing damage can be caused by prolonged exposure to excessive sound pressure levels

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

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CONNECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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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

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DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

IMPACT-X15

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IMPACT-X15L

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IMPACT-X15ML

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IMPACT-X18BL

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IMPACT-X218B

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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

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-Series-Passive-Loudspeakers-FIG-11

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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