Community WET Series II - Operation and Installation Manual - Page 13
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
WET Series II loudspeakers are designed for top-of-the-line installation work. Their premium components are
housed in rugged, uniquely shaped curved enclosures that are acoustically inert. WET II systems are
characterized by high power and low distortion, with exceptional musicality and speech intelligibility.
The WET II line comprises six form-factors, three of which may be ordered with a choice of horn patterns. The
four smaller models may be ordered with an internal 70V/100V autoformer for constant voltage applications,
and all models are available in either a black or white finish. Custom colors are also available; prices will be
quoted upon request. Three models of WET II subwoofers round out the line, providing extended bass
response for foreground music applications.
HIGH-PASS FILTERS
We strongly recommend the use of an external, active high-pass filter to protect the cone drivers from
excessive low frequency excursion. Additionally, a high-pass filter will avoid wasting amplifier by attempting to
reproduce frequencies below the loudspeaker’s intended operating range. The recommended filter settings are
as follows:
Model
High-Pass Filter
W2-218
70 Hz, 24db/octave
W2-228
60 Hz, 24db/octave
W2-2W8
60 Hz, 24db/octave
W2-215
50 Hz, 24db/octave
W2-312
55 Hz, 24db/octave
W2-322L
40 Hz, 24db/octave
W2-315
60 Hz, 24db/octave
W2-112
50 Hz, 24db/octave
W2-122
45 Hz, 24db/octave
W2-125
30 Hz, 24db/octave
Many modern DSP loudspeaker controllers or
loudspeaker management devices
can provide the required high-
pass filter mentioned above, as well as general equalization to correct for room response problems, digital
delay to correct for timing differences among multiple loudspeakers, as well as other DSP ‘tools’ that can help
solve acoustic anomalies. Such devices can also be used as protective peak limiters to protect the system from
damage, as further described below.
