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Value, Integrity and Performance
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Created from the ground up into the
demanding, high performance world of
professional audio,Wharfedale
Professional enjoys global success with
arange of great value, great sounding,
and innovative products.The
Wharfedale Professional philosophy is
simple:Value, Integrity and Performance
–VIP.
Since 1932,Wharfedale has been at the
forefront of lou dspeaker technology –
these seventy years of experience in
the design and manufacture of audio
systems make Wharfedale Pro products
second to none.
We put in a lifetime of experience –
you get outalifetime of performance.
EXTENSIVE LX & LX-E SERIES COVER THE HIGH-
PERFORMANCE SPECTRUM
The new LX and LX-E Series of loudspeakers each consist of nine models in total,
comprising five full ranges (with FOH and monitor systems in both 12 inch and 15
inch versions), and four sub bass cabinets (in both 15 inch and 18 inch versions).
Boasting distinctive style and features, these high powered, high performance
arrayable tr apezoidal enclosures are capable of extremely high sound pressure
levels and exceptional sonic quality with wide dynamic range and bandwidth.
Both ser ies have been developed with exceptional features including the large
elliptical Wave Guide horn, the use of cast-fame , large voice coil woofers for
sustained output capability and minimal power compression under extended
high-power use, and the ProTech™ protection system designed to protect the
HF unit, just tonameafew.
In creating the LX Ser ies, we set some basic parameter s to design a range that
delivers without exception the performance, features and quality that our
customers demand. We also kept it simple; the LX-E range has a ‘systems’
approach, a range of models that can be used together to provide solutions for
nearly ever y audio challenge .
NEW LOOK, DISTINCTIVE FEATURES, HIGH STANDARD,
GREAT POWER AND MORE CHOICES.
Elliptical Wave Guide Horn (1.4” Exit)
In compar ison to a conventional rectangular hor n, the elliptical
Wave Guide offers superior control over HF coverage ,
with reduced distor tion, greater output and smoother
frequency response. The elliptical shape means that
there are no corners or parallel surfaces to distort,
diffract or reflect the sound – therefore the output is
smoother, cleaner and more consistent. Again, due to
the elliptical shape, mid to high frequencies are
diffused more efficiently.
Titanium 50mm Diaphragm, 1.4” Exit Compression Driver
The elliptical Wave Guide horn is coupled with a
50mm (2”) true compression driver designed
specially for the LX and LX-E Series. This titanium
diaphragm dr iver features a 1200g-magnet with a
35mm (1.4”) exit for br illiant, natur al HF
reproduction.
Large Wave Guide
elliptical horn provides
superior control over
HF coverage
Large magnet structures
and tight construction
tolerances give accuracy,
high efficiency and
reliability
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ProTech™ Driver Overload Protection System
Understanding that sound systems are often asked to perform beyond their original design
parameters, we have designed a smooth, progressive dynamic limiter/protection system that
is carefully tailored to each model. Overloads are limited and drivers are protected against
long term transient or peak conditions. The ProTech™ system progressively converts excess
power to heat and triggers a reduction in power to the HF drive. When the overload
condition is removed the system returns seamlessly to normal operation.
Sophisticated Crossovers Design
Each crossover in the LX and LX-E Series is built using the highest quality components
and designed specifically for that system, enabling smooth power and frequency
response control through crossover region. The LX-15B and LX-18B feature integral
two-way networ ks that allow a four-box system to be powered by one amplifier.
Tr a pezoidal, Plywood and Composite Construction
The LX-E’s cabinet is constructed from plywood on all critical surfaces (where durability
is impor tant) and wood composite where resonances need to be kept to a minimum.
The trapezoidal shape further improves sonic accuracy by significantly reducing inter nal
flutter echoes and standing wave resonances that are often apparent in rectangular
shape cabinets.
Mounting points:
For maximum flexibility when installing, we have designed two specific models which
feature 12 x M10 rigging points allowing the cabinets to be flown or ar rayed. The
LX-12E and LX-15E are fitted with these flying inser ts.
Protective Finish
The LX is all finished using a tough, black industr ial carpet offering exceptional
protection and durability for life on the road. The LX-E is coated with Duraguard™, an
abrasion resistant paint that creates a protective ‘skin’ around the cabinet. Both finishes
contribute to the overall safety in the set up and use.
Strong Grille, Square Handles and Castors
In order to provide maximum protection to the inter nal components of the
loudspeakers, the front grilles are full steel with 1.5mm thick. The square handles design
allows the cabinets to be gripped securely and comfor tably, therefore making them easy
to move. Built-in castors are available on some larger units for ease of transportation.
High protective
Duraguard™
coating
Durable black
carpet covering
Heavy duty
protective
steel grille
Built-in castors
for larger
enclosures
Comfortable square handles
Secure
rigging points
Trapezoidal designs allow
more compact arrays and
sonic accuracy
Enclosures of the LX-E
constructed from premium
grade plywood for durability
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With enclosure built from a
combination of particle and MDF
in a black carpet finish, the LX is
ideal for use in live sound
applications.
With enclosure built from
plywood in a black paint finish, the
LX-E has more extra features to
make it more suitable to the
installation market.
LX and LX-E SERIES PROVIDE EXCELLENT SOUND
PROJECTION, VOCAL PERFORMANCE AND BALANCED
MUSICAL REPRODUCTION
In LX Series, the powerful LX-15B, LX-18B , LX-18MB and LX-218B sub bass
systems have been designed for use with large-scale LX-12, LX-15 and LX-215
systems to extend the total LF output power.
In demanding professional applications, the LX-15B and LX-18B, which feature an
internal two-way networ k, allow the four-box system to be powered by one
amplifier. Tough industrial carpet covering provides durability and protection, and
contributes to the overall safety in the set-up and use of the LX systems.
The LX-E Series has the same model line up as the LX Series.The LX-E is finished in
a hardwearing, two-stage epoxy black paint finish and is constructed from premium
grade plywood for extra strength. Among the whole series, the LX-12E and LX-15E
have multiple mounting points for maximum flexibility when installing.
In comparison to the LX Series, the LX-E also has a greater power handling capability.
FEATURE
•High Performance, arrayable trapezoidal cabinets
•50mmTitanium diaphragm true compression driver for brilliant, natural HF
reproduction
•Large Elliptical Wave Guide Horn provides superior control over HF
coverage with reduced distortion, greater output and smoother frequency
response
• Cast frame, large voice coil woofers for sustained output capability and
minimal power compression under extended high power use.
•Heavily braced enclosure
• Dynamic, full range frequency response
•ProTe ch™ driver protection system
•Recessed metal jack plates with series Speakon™ type and 1/4" inputs
• Cast aluminum, 35mm pole adaptor for stand mounting
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MULTIPURPOSE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
LX-12, LX-12E
Two-way. 12" high power woofer, Wave Guide elliptical horn with 2" (50mm) titanium diaphragm driver,
Tr apezoidal enclosure, 12 X M10 rigging points for mounting (LX-12E only),
Continuous 400W/Music 800W power handling.
LX-12M, LX-12ME
Two-way monitor. 12" high power woofer, Wave Guide elliptical horn with 2" (50mm) titanium
diaphragm driver,
Continuous 350W/Music 700W power handling.
LX-15, LX-15E
Two-way, 15" high power woofer, Wave Guide elliptical horn with 2" (50mm) titanium diaphragm driver,
Tr apezoidal enclosure, 12 X M10 rigging points for mounting (LX-15E only),
Continuous 400W/Music 800W power handling.
BOTTOM VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW FRONTVIEW RIGHT SIDEVIEW BOTTOM VIEWTOP V IEW
449.77
618.00
618.00
102.85 102.85
426.00
5
3
9
.
7
0
3
1
8
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1
7
449.77
BOTTOM VIEW FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW REAR VIEWTOP VIE W
268.60
396.00
630.00
396.00
396.00
*NoriggingforLX-12
TOP V IE W FRO NT VIEW SIDE VIEW REAR VIEWBOTTOM VIEW
319.37
450.00
470.00
700.00
*Noriggingfor LX-15
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The LX and LX-E Series of
loudspeakers each consist of nine
models in total, comprising five full
ranges multipurpose systems (with
FOH and monitor systems in both 12
inch and 15 inch versions),and four sub
bass cabinets (in both 15 inch and 18
inch versions).
MULTIPURPOSE LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
LX-15M, LX-15ME
Two - way monitor, 15" high power woofer, Wave Guide elliptical horn
with 2" (50mm) titanium diaphragm driver,
Continuous 350W/Music 700W power handling.
TOP VIEW FRONT VIEWLEFT SIDEVIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEWBOTTOM VIEW
LX-215, LX-215E
Quasi 3-way ,15" high power woofer,Wave Guide elliptical horn with 2" (50mm)
titanium diaphragm driver , Trapezoidal enclosure, Built-in 2 castors,
Continuous 700W/Music 1400W power handling.
355.87
506.00
TOP VIEW
493.00 493.00
685.50
113.41 113.41
461.35
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BOTTOM VIEW FRONT VIEW
SUBWOOFERS RANGE
LX-15B, LX-15BE
Super Sub woofer, 15" driver, Two Speakon™ type connector, Crossover
with high pass output for mid/high (LX-15B only), Trapezoidal enclosure,
Pole mount adaptor,
Continuous 700W/Music 1400W power handling.
275.16
559.00
TOP VIE W FRONT VI EWBOTTOM VIEW SIDE VIEW REARVIEW
559.00
470.00
615.00
SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW
REAR VIEW
(LX-15BE)
(LX-15B)
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LX-18B, LX-18BE
Super Sub woofer, 18" driver, Two Speakon™ type connector, Crossover with high pass output for
mid/high (LX-18B only), Trapezoidal enclosure, Pole mount adaptor,
Continuous 800W/Music 1600W power handling.
LX-218B, LX-218BE
Super Sub woofer, 2 x18" (460mm) drivers with 4" (100mm) high temperature voice coils for
larger system set-ups, Two Speakon™ type connector, Rectangular enclosure,The birch ply
cabinet being fitted with substantial handles and 4x4" (100mm) castors (LX-218BE only),
Continuous 1600W/Music 3200W power handling.
LX-18MB, LX-18MBE
18" (460mm) modular two way modular cluster element super Sub woofer, Two Speakon™ type
connector, Compact frontal dimensions, Co-axial por ts, Pole mount adaptor, Use in blocks of
four to provide astounding sub bass output levels
Continuous 800W/Music 1600W power handling
TOP V IEW SIDE VIEW FRONTVIEW SIDEVIEWBOTTOM VIEW
650.00
545.00
545.00
REAR VIEWTOP V IE W SIDE VIEWFRONTVIEWSIDE VIEWBOTTOM VIEW
650.00 1041.00 650.00
541.00
541.00
FRONTVIEWTOP V IEW BOTTOMVIEW SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW
(LX-18BE)
336.00
570.00
652.00
715.00
REAR VIEW
(LX-18B)
*No castors for LX-218B
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The infor mation in this manual is subject to change without notice .
All r ights to the mentioned trademarks reside with their respective companies.
All r ights reser ved © 2004 Wharfedale Pro
Wharfedale Pro is a member of International Audio Group
www.wharfedalepro.com
WP.LX.10.2004
Wharfedale International Limited
IAG House, Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park,
Hungtingdon Cambs, PE29 6XU, England
APPLICATIONS 2-way 2-way monitor 2-way 2-way monitor Quasi 3-way sub woofer sub woofer sub woofer sub woofer
50-20kHz 60-20kHz 40-20kHz 55-20kHz 40-20kHz 42-170kHz 38-150kHz 38-1.5kHz 30-1.5kHz
(LX-15B) (LX-18B)
42-2kHz 38-1.5kHz
(LX-15BE) (LX-18BE)
SENSITIVITY 1w
@
1m (dB) 97 97 98 98 101 98 99 99 100
COVERAGE Horiz. 90 90 90 90
COVERAGE vert. 45˚ 45˚ 45˚ 45˚
POWER HANDLING (watts)
continuous 400 350 400 350 700 700 800 800 1600
music 800 700 800 700 1400 1400 1600 1600 3200
peak 1600 1400 1600 1400 2800 2800 3200 3200 6400
MAX SPL (dB) 129 128 130 129 135 132 134 134 138
SYSTEM IMPEDANCE 4or8 8 4or8 8 4 4or 8 4 or 8 4 or 8 4
LF DRIVER
driver size 12" 12" 15" 15" 15" 15" 18" 18" 18"
HFSECTION
impedance (W) 8 8 8 8 8
coil size (mm/ins) 50 / 2" 50 / 2" 50 / 2" 50 / 2" 50 / 2"
exit size (mm/ins) 35 / 1.4" 35 / 1.4" 35 / 1.4" 35 / 1.4" 35 / 1.4"
diaphragm matl Titanium Titanium Titanium Titanium Titanium
protect type bulb bulb bulb bulb bulb
HF HORN
type Elliptical Elliptical Elliptical Elliptical Elliptical
CROSSOVER SECTION
crossover Frequency 1.8k 1.8k 1.8k 1.8k 1.8k 170Hz
(LX-15B only)
150Hz
(LX-18B only)
system Fb 50Hz 60Hz 40Hz 55Hz 40Hz 42Hz 38Hz 38Hz 30Hz
hi pass out 120Hz
(LX-15B only)
120Hz
(LX-18B only)
ENCLOSURE TYPE
finish col our (LX) carpet black carpet black carpet black carpet black carpet black carpet black carpet black carpet black carpet black
finish col our (LX-E) paint black paint black paint black paint black paint black paint black paint black paint black paint black
construction materials (LX) MDF/particle MDF/par ticle MDF/particle MDF/particle MDF/par ticle MDF/particle MDF/particle MDF/particle MDF/particle
construction materials (LX-E) 15mm plywood 15mm plywood 15mm plywood 15mm plywood 18mm plywood 18mm plywood 18mm plywood 18mm plywood 18mm plywood
RIGGING HARDWARE
12 x M10 flying inserts
no
12 x M10 flying inserts
no no no no no no
(LX-12E only) (LX-15E only)
STANDADAPTOR yes no yes no no yes yes yes yes
HANDLE
type square square square square square square square square square
quantity 2 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 4
GRILLE
thikness (mm) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
type full steel full steel full steel full steel full steel full steel full steel full steel full steel
INPUT CONNECTOR
speakon™ NL4 type 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
paralle with input connector yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes
hi pass out connector: no no no no no LX-15B only LX-18B only no no
CASTOR no no no no 2 no no no 4
(LX-218E only)
PRODUCT DIMS. (mm)
H630618700 685.5 1138 615 715 545 541
W(front/rear) 396 / 269 426 / 426 470 / 319 500 / 500 506 / 356 470 / 275 570 / 336 545 / 545 1041 / 1041
D396450450493 461 559 652 650 650
WEIGHT (KG)
net (LX / LX-E) 26.5 / 27.8 21.5 / 22.5 33.5 / 34.6 28.4 / 29.5 59.0 / 60.6 33.5 / 35.6 45.5 / 47.9 39.0 / 40.4 67.5 / 70.8
gross (LX / LX-E) 28.1 / 30.4 23.1 / 25.1 35.7 / 38.3 30.6 / 32.9 63.2 / 66.8 36.3 / 40.1 48.7 / 52.9 42.2 / 44.6 74.4 / 78.9
LX & LX-E Series Professional Loudspeaker System Technical Specifications
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
@+/-3dB
LX-12 / LX-12M / LX15 / LX15M / LX-215 / LX-15B / LX-18B / LX-18MB / LX218B /
LX-12E LX-12ME LX15E LX15ME LX215E LX15BE LX-18BE LX18MBE LX218BE
MODEL
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