Wharfedale EVO 8 manual

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    User Manual I AG H o u s e , S o v e r e i g n C o u r t, E r m i n e Bu s i n e s s Pa r k , Hu nt i n g d o n , C a m b s, P E 2 9 6 X U,UK Tel: +44(0)1480 447700 Fax: +44(0)1480 431767 http://www.wharfedale.co.uk IAG reserve the right to alter design and specification without notice.All righ ts reser ved © I AG Gr oup Lt d. W h a rf e d a l e i[...]

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    Evolution² Evolution² Evolution² 3 User W arnings Quick Star t Guide About Y our Loudspeaker Specifications Quality Assurance CONTENTS Please read the following notes carefully . They will help you to install your loudspeakers correctly and safely . Switch off the amplifier and all sources before making connections to your sound system. When you[...]

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    Evolution² Evolution² Evolution² 4 5 SET TING UP THE EVO SIGNA TURE SERIES Safely unpacking Check you have: Loudspeaker preparation P ositioning your loudspeakers Connecting your loudspeakers Looking af ter your loudspeakers Always take care when lifting heavy objects. Lif t the speakers out by their sides. If possible, keep the packaging in cas[...]

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    Evolution² Evolution² Evolution² 6 7 CHECK Y OU HA VE: LOUDSPEAKER PREP ARA TION Evo-8,10 Evo -30,40,50 User Pack User Pack Accessories: • Spike set (4) • Sof t floor spike seats • Cer tificate of Authenticity • Histor y Booklet • One P air of White Gloves Accessories: • Cer tificate of Authenticity • Histor y Booklet • One P air[...]

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    Evolution² Evolution² Evolution² 9 8 CONNECTING HIFI SPEAKERS POSITIONING Y OUR SPEAKERS Angle speakers inward by 5º to 30º for a clearer , more tuneful mid range. If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls the bass will increase but may be boomy and indistinct. If the loudspeakers are placed further away from the walls, the inward [...]

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    Evolution² Evolution² Evolution² 10 Do not open the speakers; there are no user ser viceable par ts inside. Avoid getting any liquid behind the grille. LOOKING AFTER YOUR LOUDSPEAKER Remove marks from the cabinet and polish it with a sof t, slightly damp cloth. 11 AB OUT Y OUR LOUDSPEAKER The Evolution Signature series is a range of versatile lo[...]

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    Evolution² Evolution² Evolution² 12 THE DRIVE UNITS THE BASS DRIVERS The bass driver(s) incorporates a new design of cone utilising our own Kevlar bi-weave process. Kevlar has immense longitudinal strength and is used in many structures where high strength and light weight are key attributes. Kevlar can be found liberally used in Formula 1 racin[...]

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    Evolution² Evolution² Evolution² 14 Evo-8 2 Way 6.5” 175mm 1” 25mm 6 Ohms 4.0–16.0 50Hz-28kHz 40Hz 32kHz 88dB <7% <1% 100 Watts 30–200W 109dB 90 to 12kHz 70 to 12kHz por ted 15.3 litres 45Hz 2.2kHz 15 & 25mm MDF 17167 0371 380 x 227 x 356 8.1kg x2 490 x 575 x 395 18.5kg Evo-10 2.5 Way 6.5” 170mm 6.5” 170mm 1” 25mm 6 Ohms [...]

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    Evolution² Evolution² Evolution² 16 F rame material Cone & dome material Surround Spiders Coil size & type Winding spec Magnet (D1 x D2 x H) Magnet weight Gap flux density T op plate thickness Optimum working range Venting Thiele Small parameters Effective cone diameter Re Fs Qms Qes Qts Mms Cms V as BL Aluminium W oven Kevlar s r b p Si[...]

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    Evolution² Evolution² Evolution² 18 19 P roduced after 13th August 2005. W aste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND INFORMA TION PRINCIP AL SERVICE ADDRESSES UK IAG Ser vice Centre Unit 4,[...]