Wharfedale Pro i8, i8T, i6, i6T, i4 User guide

Wharfedale Pro User Manual

i8 and i8T
i6 and i6T
i4 and i4T

Installation Loudspeakers

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CONTENTS

Warnings

Introduction / Features

Supplied parts

Installation

Low impedance and 70v / 100v connections

KNOB MARKINGS i6T and i8T

Specifications

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2

3

4

5-8

9

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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

ers 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 ampli ers)

Use only accessories speci ed or supplied by Wharfedale Pro

Do not use shielded microphone/instrument cables to connect ampli ers 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 quali ed 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 quali ed 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

ed and certi ed to do so by relevant local, state and national authorities. If you are not

quali

properly quali

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.

ed or do not know of pertinent regulations consult quali ed personnel for advice.

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.

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INTRODUCTION

The i series are two-way high performance speaker systems designed for distributed music,
paging and speech applications.

Each model features a quality low frequency transducer and a 1" dome tweeter housed in a
durable ABS enclosure with a full protective frontal grille. All i series speakers are also supplied
with a sturdy wall mounting bracket.

i8, i6 and i4 are low-impedance 8Ω models and i8T, i6T and i4T feature internal transformers

for use with 70/100V installations.

i8 / i6

Black or white, 8 Ohms, 50 Watts RMS

i4

Black or white, 8 Ohms, 25 Watts RMS

i8T / i6T
Black or white, 50 Watts RMS, 70/100 Volt transformer included.

i4T
Black or white, 25 Watts RMS, 70/100 Volt transformer included.

PRODUCT FEATURES

The i series are fitted with 4 threaded inserts on the rear for attaching the supplied mounting

bracket. Access to the mounting points is gained by removing the four screws and the blank
cover plate. There is also a threaded insert for attachment of a seismic restraint tether.

i6 and i8 i6 and i8

Seismic restraint points

i4

Mounting points for
supplied brackets

Mounting points for
other brackets

Amplier inputs

Input terminals

Power Tap
Selector

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SUPPLIED PARTS

A complete installation kit designed to work with the mounting brackets is included with each
model and consists of….

1 - Seismic restraint tethers (2 pcs)
2 - Bracket mounting screws (8 pcs)
3 - Lock washers (2 pcs)
4 - Nylon locking nuts (2 pcs)
5 - Friction pads (2 pcs)
6 - Adhesively attached rubber feet (2 pcs)

Please ensure that you are familiar with all of the parts and how they are assembled before
commencing the installation.

1

2

5

3

4

6

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INSTALLATION

STEP 1 - Install bracket to wall using suitable fasteners

STEP 1a - Remove the four screws holding the cover plate (2) on the rear of the speaker.

STEP 1b - Mount the bracket with the threaded bolt to the cabinet using the four screws removed
in step 1 (4)

STEP 2 - Please the rubber friction washer over the bolt.

STEP 3 - When the speaker is ready for installation, insert the bolt in the wall plate bracket from
below.

STEP 4 - Place the dome cover over the bolt

STEP 5 - Place the lock washer and hex nut on the bolt. Tighten gently while positioning the

speaker as required. Then tighten firmly.

STEP 6 - Ensure that the seismic restraint cable is firmly attached to both the loudspeaker and an
anchor point on the mounting surface.

STEP 1

STEP 3

STEP 6

STEP 1b

STEP 4

FINISH

STEP 2

STEP 5

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LOW IMPEDANCE (8Ω) CONNECTIONS (i8, i6 and i4 models)

The i8, i6 and i4 are fitted with two terminals for the (+) and (-) incoming amplifier feed and two

terminals for connection to the next speaker if used.

Speakers should be wired in parallel as per the table below. Ensure that the total impedance

of connected speakers does not fall below the minimum impedance of the connected amplifier.

The following table shows the net impedance when several speakers are combined in parallel.

Number of Speakers in Parallel Combined Impedance

1 8Ω

2 4Ω

3 2.6Ω

4 2Ω

70 / 100v CONNECTIONS (i8T and i6T models)

The i8T and i6T are fitted with two terminals for the (+) and (-) incoming amplifier feed and two

terminals for connection to the next speaker if used.

Speakers should be wired in parallel as shown below. Wattage taps to each individual speaker
are set by means of the rotary selector switch. Ensure that the total wattage required by all

speakers does not exceed the available wattage of the connected amplifier.

CAUTION : Note that the wattage taps are labelled for 70v and 100v amplifiers. Ensure that you
select the correct tap based on the connected amplifier.

FROM

AMPLIFIER

Select the wattage tap by dividing the amplifier’s maximum available power by the number of

speakers to be connected. Always select the next lower wattage tap. For example…

TO NEXT
SPEAKER

200w amplifier / 20 speakers = 10 watts. Use the 7.5w terminal.

Individual speakers may be tapped higher or lower in order to better balance the system sound

pressure level in different areas. Ensure that the combined power draw does not exceed the
maximum rated power of the amplifier or damage to the amplifier and speakers could occur.

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i4 Low impedance (8Ω) connections

Low impedance models are fitted with two terminals for the (+) and (-) incoming amplifier

feed and two terminals paralleled to the next speaker.

Speakers may be wired in parallel as shown below. Ensure that the total impedance of

connected speakers does not fall below the minimum impedance of the connected amplifier.
The fllowing table shows the net impedance when several speakers are combined in parallel.

Number of Speakers in Parallel Combined Impedance

1
2
3
4

8Ω
4Ω

2.6Ω
2Ω

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70 / 100V CONNECTIONS - i4T

The 70/100V i4T model uses one terminal for the Common (-) connection and the other

three terminals for the transformer power taps. The i4T offers taps at 25W/12 5W/6.25W

i4T

NOTE:

Power taps are labeled for 70V operation. Connection of 100V amplifiers requires use of the

next lower wattage tap to prevent damage to the speaker. See chart below.

Model : i4T

Tap Label 70V 100V Impedance Ω

25W

12.5W

6.25W

25W

12.5W

N/C 200

25W

12.5W6.25W

400
800

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Connect speakers in parallel as shown below:

Select the power tap by dividing the amplifer's available power by the number of speakers
to be connected and then selecting the next lower wattage tap. For example:

200W amplifier ÷ 20 speakers= 10 Watts; use the 7.5W terminal

Individual speakers may be tapped higher or lower in order to better balance the system

sound pressure level in different areas. Ensure that the combined power draw does not
exceed the maximum rated power of the amplifier or damage to the amplifier and speakers

could occur.

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KNOB MARKINGS i6T and i8T

Take note of the black arrows
on both side of the knob.
When the black arrows on both
sides point to OFF, the speaker
is OFF.

50

12.5

OFF

OFF

25

70V

OFF

OFF

100V

50

OFF

OFF

25

50w on 100v

and

25w on 70v

When the arrow points to the
red dot, there is no connection
to the 100v tap. The connection
is made at 50w (70v).

OFF

OFF

100V

OFF

25

50

OFF

50

25

OFF

OFF

70V

12.5

25w on 100v

and

12.5w on 70v

25

50

12.5

OFF

70V

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

25

100V

50

OFF

100V Line: 70v Line:

50w
50w
25w

25w

12.5w

25

12.5

OFF

50

70V

OFF

OFF

OFF

OFF

100V

OFF

25

50

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name i8 i8T

System Type Passive Passive

Configuration Two-way Two-way
Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 70Hz - 20kHz 70Hz - 20kHz
Frequency Range (-10dB) 50Hz - 20kHz 50Hz - 20kHz

Sensitivity (2.83v/1m) 87dB 86dB
Calculated Maximum SPL @1m 110dB 103dB

System Rated Impedance 8Ω n/a

Low Frequency Transducer

Size 8" 8"
Voice Coil Size

Rated Impedance
LF Power (re:AES2-2012)

High Frequency Transducer

HF Driver Type Soft dome tweeter Soft dome tweeter

Voice Coil Size 1" 1"

Diaphragm Material
Rated Impedance
HF Power (re:AES2-2012)
Nominal Coverage (H x V) 130° x 180° 130° x 180°

Power

System Continuous Power 50w 70v : 12.5w /25w / 50w
System Programme Power 100w 100v : 25w / 50w
System Peak Power

Crossover frequency 2.0kHz 2.0kHz

Input Connector Phoenix terminal Phoenix terminal

Hardware Wall mount bracket included Wall mount bracket included
Enclosure

Enclosure Material and finish Plastic (ABS) Plastic (ABS)

Colour Options Black or White Black or White
Grille Material & Finish

Dimensions - Unpacked

Height 405mm / 15.8" 405mm / 15.8"
Width 270mm / 10.6" 270mm / 10.6"
Depth 234mm / 9.2" 234mm / 9.2"

Dimensions - Packed(1 PAIR)

Height
Width
Depth

Weight

Net Weight (single speaker) 4.7kg / 10.34lbs 5.7kg / 12.54lbs
Gross Weight (1PAIR,Include Bracket)

1" 1"

8Ω 8Ω

50W 50W

Silk Silk

8Ω

10W 10W

200w

Aluminium Aluminium

549mm / 21.6" 549mm / 21.6"
602mm / 23.7" 602mm / 23.7"
363mm / 14.3" 363mm / 14.3"

12.7kg / 27.9lbs 14.7kg / 32.34lbs

8Ω

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name i6 i6T

System Type Passive Passive

Configuration Two-way Two-way
Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 70Hz - 20kHz 70Hz - 20kHz
Frequency Range (-10dB) 50Hz - 20kHz 50Hz - 20kHz

Sensitivity (2.83v/1m) 86dB 85dB
Calculated Maximum SPL @1m 109dB 102dB

System Rated Impedance 8Ω n/a

Low Frequency Transducer

Size 6.5" 6.5"
Voice Coil Size

Rated Impedance
LF Power (re:AES2-2012)

High Frequency Transducer

HF Driver Type Soft dome tweeter Soft dome tweeter

Voice Coil Size 1" 1"

Diaphragm Material
Rated Impedance
HF Power (re:AES2-2012)
Nominal Coverage (H x V) 150° x 170° 150° x 170°

Power

System Continuous Power 50w 70v : 12.5w / 25w / 50w
System Programme Power 100w 100v : 25w / 50w
System Peak Power

Crossover frequency 2.2kHz 2.2kHz

Input Connector Phoenix terminal Phoenix terminal

Hardware Wall mount bracket included Wall mount bracket included
Enclosure

Enclosure Material and finish Plastic (ABS) Plastic (ABS)

Colour Options Black or White Black or White
Grille Material & Finish

Dimensions - Unpacked

Height 370mm / 14.6" 370mm / 14.6"
Width 245mm / 9.6" 245mm / 9.6"
Depth 216mm / 8.5" 216mm / 8.5"

Dimensions - Packed(1 PAIR)

Height
Width
Depth

Weight

Net Weight (single speaker) 4.30kg / 9.46lbs 5.3kg / 11.6lbs
Gross Weight (1PAIR,Include Bracket)

1" 1"

8Ω 8Ω

50w 50w

Silk Silk

8Ω

10W 10W

200w

Aluminium Aluminium

495mm / 19.5" 495mm / 19.5"
565mm / 22.3" 565mm / 22.3"
340mm / 13.4" 340mm / 13.4"

11.12kg / 24.5lbs 13.75kg / 30.25lbs

8Ω

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model Name i4 i4T

System Type Passive Passive

Configuration Two-way Two-way
Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 100Hz - 20kHz 100Hz - 20kHz
Frequency Range (-10dB) 60Hz - 20kHz 60Hz - 20kHz

Sensitivity (2.83v/1m) 84dB 83dB
Calculated Maximum SPL @1m 105dB 95dB

System Rated Impedance 8Ω n/a

Low Frequency Transducer

Size 4" 4"
Voice Coil Size

Rated Impedance
LF Power (re:AES2-2012)

High Frequency Transducer

HF Driver Type Soft dome tweeter Soft dome tweeter

Voice Coil Size 1" 1"

Diaphragm Material
Rated Impedance
HF Power (re:AES2-2012)
Nominal Coverage (H x V) 110° x 130° 110° x 130°

Power

System Continuous Power 25w 70v : 6.25w / 12.5w / 25w
System Programme Power 50w 100v : 12.5w / 25w
System Peak Power

Crossover frequency 2.8kHz 2.8kHz

Input Connector Screw terminal Screw terminal

Hardware Wall mount bracket included Wall mount bracket included
Enclosure

Enclosure Material and finish Plastic (ABS) Plastic (ABS)

Colour Options Black or White Black or White
Grille Material & Finish

Dimensions - Unpacked

Height 232mm / 9.1" 232mm / 9.1"
Width 160mm / 6.3" 160mm / 6.3"
Depth 148mm / 5.8" 148mm / 5.8"

Dimensions - Packed(1 PAIR)

Height
Width
Depth

Weight

Net Weight (single speaker) 2.1kg / 4.62lbs 2.72kg / 5.98lbs
Gross Weight (1PAIR,Include Bracket)

1" 1"

8Ω 8Ω

25W 25W

Silk Silk

8Ω

10W 10W

100w

Aluminium Aluminium

335mm / 13.2" 335mm / 13.2"
425mm / 16.7" 425mm / 16.7"
210mm / 8.3" 210mm / 8.3"

5.86kg / 12.9lbs 7.1kg / 15.6lbs

8Ω

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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.

*Be aware that warranty details may differ from country to country. Contact your dealer or

distributor for information. These terms do not infringe your statutory rights.

2020

April 2020