background image

OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE

3

INTRODUCTION

The Wharfedale Pro Kinetic Series is the result of many years of experience in 

the use, design and manufacture of professional loudspeaker products. We take 

great pride in engineering and building every Wharfedale Pro loudspeaker and 

would like to thank you for entrusting us with your sound.

The Kinetic Series are passive loudspeakers that offer the legendary price to 

performance that Wharfedale Pro has become world famous for. The Kinetic 

Series offer professional features such as compression drivers, custom designed 

woofers and PTC HF protection. All models feature speakon/jack combination 

inputs that are parallel wired, ensuring seamless integration with both professional 

and beginner equipment.

The Kinetic Series is suitable for a wide range of applications, they are an ideal 

choice for small bands or portable DJ’s that need heavy duty sound reinforcement 

on a budget.

All components are designed and built from the ground up in our own vertically 

integrated factory, providing the consumer with world class performance and 

unparalleled value.

Kinetic User Manual Final.indd   3

2011-6-15   9:39:47

Summary of Contents for Kinetic 12

Page 1: ...www wharfedalepro com OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Kinetic 8 Kinetic 12 Kinetic 12M Kinetic 15 Kinetic 153 Kinetic 215 Kinetic 18B Kinetic Series Kinetic User Manual Final indd 1 2011 6 15 9 39 47 ...

Page 2: ...e Similarly when shutting systems down turn all amplifiers off first before powering down any other system components 5 CABLES Do not use shielded or microphone cables for connection between amplifiers and speakers Use only approved speaker cables with proper connectors 6 CAUTION These professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very high sound pressure levels Use care with placemen...

Page 3: ...nstructions 1 Introduction 3 Models Key Features 4 Installation Connections Wiring 5 Kinetic Series Connection Panels 6 Kinetic Full Range System 7 Kinetic Vocal System Dimensions 8 Specifications 12 Warranty 14 Kinetic User Manual Final indd 2 2011 6 15 9 39 47 ...

Page 4: ...r The Kinetic Series offer professional features such as compression drivers custom designed woofers and PTC HF protection All models feature speakon jack combination inputs that are parallel wired ensuring seamless integration with both professional and beginner equipment The Kinetic Series is suitable for a wide range of applications they are an ideal choice for small bands or portable DJ s that...

Page 5: ...tic Handles High Impact Plastic Pole Mount Receptacles Steel On Kinetic 153 18B Parallel Speakon Jack Inputs High Pass Output Kinetic 18B Only KEY FEATURES Kinetic 8 Passive 2 way Loudspeaker Kinetic 12 Passive 2 way Loudspeaker Kinetic 12M Passive 2 way Stage Monitor Kinetic 15 Passive 2 way Loudspeaker Kinetic 153 Passive 3 way Loudspeaker Kinetic 18B Passive Subwoofer Kinetic 215 Passive Quasi ...

Page 6: ...if correct procedure is not followed Anyone attempting installation assumes all liability arising from such use CONNECTIONS WIRING Connecting the Kinetic Series to your system is easy The input panel includes parallel Speakon NL2 jack combination connectors Run your speaker wires from your amplifier to the speaker you can use either input connector Be sure to use high quality low gauge thick speak...

Page 7: ...2 parallel wired Kinetic loudspeakers will produce a 2 ohm load Kinetic 8 12 12M 15 153 215 Rear Panel Kinetic 18B Rear Panel The Kinetic 18B has a High Pass Filter output The high pass filter allows you to connect a fullrange Kinetic loudpeaker and subwoofer to one amplifier channel with a 4 ohm load IMPORTANT NOTE To avoid any possible damage to your amp and speakers be sure to check the owners ...

Page 8: ... your speaker wires to the input of the sub and another speaker wire from the subwoofer hi pass output to the input of the full range speaker on a stand or sitting on top of the sub INPUT INPUT MID HI OUTPUT MID HI OUTPUT INPUT INPUT POWER AMPLIFIER FROM MIXER MAIN OUT L R This system will create a 4 ohm load on each amplifier channel Kinetic User Manual Final indd 7 2011 6 15 9 39 47 ...

Page 9: ...ries KINETIC VOCAL SYSTEM INPUT INPUT POWER AMPLIFIER FROM MIXER MAIN OUT L R This system will create a 4 ohm load on each amplifier channel DIMENSIONS Kinetic 8 Kinetic User Manual Final indd 8 2011 6 15 9 39 47 ...

Page 10: ...OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE Kinetic 12M Kinetic 12 DIMENSIONS Kinetic User Manual Final indd 9 2011 6 15 9 39 47 ...

Page 11: ...Kinetic Series 10 DIMENSIONS Kinetic 15 Kinetic 215 Kinetic User Manual Final indd 10 2011 6 15 9 39 47 ...

Page 12: ...OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE 11 Kinetic 153 DIMENSIONS Kinetic 18B Kinetic User Manual Final indd 11 2011 6 15 9 39 47 ...

Page 13: ... 166mm 11 8 6 54 278mm 10 9 0 031m Kinetic 12 2 way 60 20KHz 200W 400W 800W 4Ω or 8Ω 96dB 125dB 90 60 305mm 12 2 0 L01 07010130A 25 4mm 1 Elliptical 30 5mm 1 2 Phenolic PTC ZD 53200 01R 12mm 0 5 particle Black Carpet 1 2mm Steel 35mm 1 3 8 2 On Sides 2x Speakon Jack 12 28 Kg 27 lbs 13 8 Kg 30 4 lbs 525mm 20 7 362 2 210 1mm 14 3 8 27 308mm 12 13 586mm 23 07 426 242mm 16 8 9 53 348mm 13 7 0 068m Kin...

Page 14: ...ZD 53200 01R 165mm 6 5 25 4mm 1 ZD 24100 01R 12mm 0 5 particle Black Carpet 1 2mm Steel 35mm 1 3 8 2 On Sides 2x Speakon Jack 21 5 Kg 47 3 lbs 23 9 Kg 52 5 lbs 725mm 28 54 473 8 293 7mm 18 65 11 56 360mm 14 17 786mm 30 95 538 324mm 21 18 12 76 400mm 15 75 0 136m Kinetic 215 Quasi 3 way 45 20kHz 300W 600W 1200W 4Ω 100dB 131dB 90 60 381mm 15 1 5 ZD 05400 01R 25 4mm 1 Elliptical 30 5mm 1 2 Phenolic P...

Page 15: ...n the event of malfunction contact your authorized Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for information Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country Contact your dealers or distributor for information These terms do not infringe your statutory rights WHARFEDALE PRO LIMITED WARRANTY Kinetic User Manual Final indd 14 2011 6 15 9 39 48 ...

Page 16: ...gdon Cambs PE29 6XU England www wharfedalepro com Wharfedale Professional reserves the right to alter or improve specifications without notice All rights reserved 2011 Wharfedale Pro Wharfedale Pro is a member of the IAG Group Kinetic User Manual Final indd 15 2011 6 15 9 39 51 ...

Reviews: