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IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS – carefully and become familiar with the features and functions of these

products before operating them.

2. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS – for future reference.

3. COMPLY WITH ALL WARNINGS – All warnings and instructions for this product should be adhered to.

4. USE WITH AMPLIFIERS – In order to avoid damage to drivers and other equipment, it is advisable to

establish and follow a routine for powering up and powering down a sound system. With all system

components connected, turn on source equipment (mixers, signal processors, record and playback

units, etc.) BEFORE powering up amplifiers. Transient voltages from powering up source equipment

can damage speakers if amplifiers are already turned on. Make sure that amplifier volumes are

set to their minimum settings and power up any system amplifiers LAST. It is recommended that

all system components be allowed to stabilize for several seconds before any source signals are

introduced or level setting adjustments are made. 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. RIGGING – SUSPENDING – MOUNTING – Rigging, suspending and mounting of these speaker

systems can expose members of the public to serious health risks and even death. UNDER NO

CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO RIG, SUSPEND OR OTHERWISE MOUNT THESE SPEAKERS UNLESS

YOU ARE FULLY QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TO DO SO BY RELEVANT LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL

AUTHORITIES. ALL RELEVANT SAFETY REGULATIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED. IF YOU ARE NOT

PROPERLY QUALIFIED OR DO NOT KNOW OF PERTINENT REGULATIONS, CONSULT QUALIFIED

PERSONNEL FOR ADVICE.

7. CAUTION – These professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very high sound

pressure levels. Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive volume levels.

Permanent hearing damage can result when operated to extreme levels.

8. SERVICE – There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Users should not attempt to service

this product. Warranty nullification could result if this is attempted.

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1. Important Warnings and Safety Instructions…………………………....….…

2. What about the Series…………………………………………………

3. Introduction / Overview……………………………………………………....….…

4. Features……………………….…………………………………….…………….....

5. Setting up / Speaker Placement…………………………….………..................

6. Connections / Wiring……………………………………………………................

7. Specifications …………………………………….………………………….………

8. Dimensional Drawings-EVP-12 / EVP-12M ………………….......... 9. Dimensional Drawings-EVP-15 / EVP-15M ..…………………….....

10. Dimensional Drawings-EVP-215 ………………………..……………........

11. Dimensional Drawings-EVP-15SUB / EVP-18SUB..………......……………....

12. Warranty…………………………..……....…………………………..……...........

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Wharfedale EVP Neo Series loudspeakers are the result of many years of experience in the

use, design and manufacturing of professional loudspeaker products. We take great pride

in engineering and building every Wharfedale Pro loudspeaker and wish to thank you for

entrusting us with your sound.

From the time Gilbert Briggs built his first loudspeaker in 1932, to the present, Wharfedale

Loudspeakers have maintained the same standard of quality in components, workmanship

and performance. Actually, Wharfedale is one of a few present day manufacturers that

design, engineer and build all of their own transducers.

Please take a few minutes to read this manual completely in order to ensure that you get

the most out of your EVP Neo Series Loudspeaker system.

SERIES OVERVIEW:The EVP Neo Series are powerful, accurate, high quality loudspeaker systems with low

distortion that were designed to deliver high quality sound for the best value. From the

EVP-12 Neo to the EVP-15M Neo plus the EVP-18SUB Neo high powered sub, you have

what it takes to assemble the system that your music deserves. Other models to satisfy your

most demanding sound needs include: EVP-12M Neo, EVP-15 Neo, EVP-15M Neo, EVP-215

Neo and EVP-15SUB.

An important factor in loudspeakers, especially stage monitors, is the smoothness of the

sound coverage. Many speakers that may sound acceptable in the horizontal plane have

problems in the vertical plane. The EVP Neo™ speakers exhibit very smooth and well-

behaved sound dispersion characteristics in both the horizontal and vertical planes making

positioning and set-up less critical. Everyone on stage will hear the same quality sound.

Because of the multi-faceted cabinet design, the EVP-12M Neo and EVP- 15M Neo speakers

can be positioned on the floor as a stage monitor or mounted on a speaker stand When you

need that extra bass punch, you can choose the EVP-15SUB and the EVP-18SUB.

INTRODUCTION

Wharfedale EVP Neo Series sound reinforcement speakers are designed for demanding

sound reinforcement applications.

The EVP Neo Series loudspeakers are high quality, active speaker systems designed to

provide the best sound in a powerful, feature laden, easy to use package. They provide

transparent and accurate sound reproduction or reinforcement. The 25.4mm (1.0”) Titanium

high frequency compression driver projects crystal clear high frequencies. A proprietary

70° x 70° Conical Wave Guide (CWG) delivers the high frequencies in a well defined, even

coverage pattern. Dynamic passages, such as the crack of a snare drum or the report of a

cannon, come through just like the real thing.

The EVP Neo Series is very flexible in application. With its heavy duty components,

handles and stand socket and durable carpet finish, the EVP Neo can rise to any sound

reinforcement challenge.

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�• 2-way trapezoidal + multifaceted reflex systems

�• Passive Subwoofers

�• 1.75 inch (44 mm) Titanium diaphragm HF driver

�• Low distortion, high power steel frame woofers

�• 70° x 70° High Frequency Conical Wave Guide

�• High slope internal crossover

�• Overcurrent driver protection

�• High power 3” voice coil subwoofer (EVP-15SUB)

�• High power 4” voice coil subwoofer (EVP-18SUB)

�• Covered in rugged black carpet

�• Rugged Diecast handles

�• Integrated Stand adapter (EVP-12 Neo, EVP-15 Neo)

�• Combo 1/4”/ NL2 input connectors

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The uniform dispersion of the EVP Neo Series makes it easy to position the speakers where

you need them, rather than trying to rearrange the room to accommodate the sound

system. And the trapezoidal shaped cabinet with heavy duty handles makes transporting

the speakers that much easier. An integral Aluminium stand socket allows you to place the

speakers high above the audience for best sound coverage.

When you don’t think you are getting all the bass you need, the EVP Neo series has a

couple of great subwoofers: the EVP-15SUB and EVP-18SUB. These are powerful bass reflex

subwoofers that gives you the lowest frequencies and the punch you need. They are straight

forward, no nonsense, bass reflex subwoofers with exceptional low frequency response.

SETTING UP/ SPEAKER PLACEMENT

CONNECTIONS / WIRINGConnecting the EVP Neo Series to your system is easy. The input panel includes parallel

TRS 6.35mm (1/4”) and NL2 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)

speaker wire and NOT shielded cable.

The EVP-15SUB and EVP-18SUB Subwoofers have output jacks so you can use just one

channel of an amplifier for your full range system. You run your speaker wires to the

input of the sub and another speaker wire from the subwoofer output to the input of the

full range speaker on a stand or sitting atop the sub. Placement depends on your sound

coverage requirements.

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EVP Neo with connections

AMPLIFIER OUTPUTS

OUTPUTA

OUTPUTB

PASSIVE SUBWOOFERTO FULL-RANGE OUTPUIT

PARALLEL INPUT

PASSIVE SUBWOOFERINPUT

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SPECIFICATIONS

12" 2-way

50Hz-20kHz

98dB

70°x70°

128dB

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250W

500W

1000W

305mm/12"

51.6mm/2"

Steel

44mm/1.75"

25mm/1"

Titanium

Round

1"

2 way full range

Bulb/SK3

590mm/23.23"

400mm/15.75"

274mm/10.79"

363mm/14.29"

16kg/35.2lbs

Trapezoid

Carpet or Painted

Black

MDF

12mm

Steel

1.2mm

2xSpeakon +

1/4" Jack combi

Model name

System Specification

System Type

Frequency Response (+/- 3dB)

Sensitivity 1w@1m

Nominal Dispersion (H X V)

Peak SPL

System impedance

Power Handling

Continuous

Music

Peak

LF Driver

LF driver size

Coil size

Frame matlerial

HF Section

Coil size

Exit size

Diaphragm material

HF Horn

Shape

Throat size

Crossover Section

Type

Protection

Dimensions

Height

Front

Back

Depth

Weight net

Enclosure shape

Finish

Finish colou

Construction material

Thickness

Grille

Material

Thickness

In/out Pannel

Connectors input

15" 2-way

41Hz-20kHz

98dB

70°x70°

128dB

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300W

600W

1200W

380mm/15"

64.26mm/2.5"

Steel

44mm/1.75"

25mm/1"

Titanium

Round

1"

2 way full range

Bulb/SK3

675mm/26.57"

446.5mm/17.58"

285.3mm/11.23"

452.2mm/17.8"

22.5kg/49.5lbs

Trapezoid

Carpet or Painted

Black

MDF

12mm

Steel

1.2mm

2xSpeakon +

1/4" Jack combi

12" 2-way

monitor

55Hz-20kHz

98dB

70°x70°

128dB

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250W

500W

1000W

305mm/12"

51.6mm/2"

Steel

44mm/1.75"

25mm/1"

Titanium

Round

1"

2 way monitor

Bulb/SK3

311.6mm/12.27"

570mm/22.44"

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369.6mm/14.55"

13.5kg/29.7lbs

Monitor

Carpet or Painted

Black

MDF

12mm

Steel

1.2mm

2xSpeakon +

1/4" Jack combi

15" 2-way

monitor

48Hz-20kHz

98dB

70°x70°

128dB

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300W

600W

1200W

380mm/15"

64.26mm/2.5"

Steel

44mm/1.75"

25mm/1"

Titanium

Round

1"

2 way monitor

Bulb/SK3

355.3mm/13.98"

655mm/25.79"

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429.1mm/16.89"

16.8kg/36.96lbs

Monitor

Carpet or Painted

Black

MDF

12mm

Steel

1.2mm

2xSpeakon +

1/4" Jack combi

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SPECIFICATIONS

Quasi 3 Way

38Hz-20kHz

99dB

70°x70°

133dB

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600W

1200W

2400W

380mm/15"

64.26mm/2.5"

Steel

44mm/1.75"

25mm/1"

Titanium

Round

1"

quasi-3 way full range

Bulb/SK3

1070mm/42.13"

502mm/19.76"

335.7mm/13.22"

472.4mm/18.6"

36.5kg/80.3lbs

Trapezoid

Carpet or Painted

Black

MDF

12mm

Black

1.2mm

2xSpeakon +

1/4" Jack combi

Model name

System Specification

System Type

Frequency Response ( +/- 3dB)

Sensitivity 1w@1m

Nominal Dispersion (H X V)

Peak SPL

System impedance

Power Handling

Continuous

Music

Peak

LF Driver

LF driver size

Coil size

Frame matlerial

HF Section

Coil size

Exit size

Diaphragm material

HF Horn

Shape

Throat size

Crossover Section

Type

Protection

Dimensions

Height

Front

Back

Depth

Weight net

Enclosure shape

Finish

Finish colour

Construction material

Thickness\

Grille

Type

Thickness

In/out Pannel

Connectors input

15" compact

subwoofer

45Hz-150Hz

100dB

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132dB

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400W

800W

1600W

380mm/15"

77.06mm/3.0"

Steel

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--

--

--

--

--

subwoofer

--

454mm/17.87"

562mm/22.13"

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594.4mm/23.4"

31.5kg/69.3lbs

Rectangular

Carpet or Painted

Black

MDF

15mm

Black

1.5mm

2xSpeakon +

1/4" Jack combi

18" compact

subwoofer

38Hz-150Hz

99dB

--

133dB

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600W

1200W

2400W

470mm/18"

102.62mm/4.0"

Die Cast Aluminivm

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--

--

--

--

--

subwoofer

--

531mm/20.9"

611mm/24.06"

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629.5mm/24.78"

41.2kg/90.64lbs

Rectangular

Carpet or Painted

Black

MDF

15mm

Black

1.5mm

2xSpeakon +

1/4" Jack combi

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DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

400.00 363.00

274.00

590.

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165º

86º

311.

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570.00

570.

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119.00

483.50

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446.50 452.00

165º

86º

675.

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355.

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655.00

355.

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655.

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285.70

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1070

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502.00

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86º

335.70

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