Pacific Evo220066.
Pacific Evo220066.
Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 2 Evolution² USER WARNINGS Evolution² QUICK SETUP GUIDE (Evolution² Series) 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 switch on the system or change sources, set the volume control to minimum and turn up the level gradually.
Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 4 Evolution² Evolution² Your speakers are heavy. Take care when removing them from their packaging. Setting Up the Evo² Series Check you have Always take care when lifting heavy objects. Lift the speakers out by their sides. Loudspeaker preparation Positioning stereo Hi-fi speakers Carefully remove each loudspeaker from its packing carton. Do NOT lift speakers via the polythene bag. Be especially careful when removing large floorstanding speakers.
Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 6 Evolution² Evolution² FITTING SPIKES (EVO²-20,30,40) CHECK YOU HAVE CONNECTIONS AND TERMINALS Evo²-8,10 User Pack Evo²-Centre Evo²-20,30,40,50 User Pack User Pack Evo²-DFS User Pack Choosing and Preparing Cables Specialist audio cable usually offers better performance than general purpose ‘bell’ or ‘zip’ wire. Choose a cable of suitable diameter – cable that is too thin will limit the dynamics of the sound and may impair the bass response.
Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 8 Evolution² Evolution² Positioning the speakers. Place the speakers so that you are the same distance from each. The distance between the speakers should be the same as between you and the speakers. 20cm 70cm For best results the speakers should be at least 10 inches (20cm) in front of a wall and at least 30 inches (70cm) from any corner. Angle speakers inward by 5º to 30º for a clearer, more tuneful mid range.
Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 10 Evolution² Evolution² Subwoofer As the ear is unable to detect the direction from which deep bass originates, this allows you freedom to position a subwoofer according to the level of bass required. Placing the subwoofer near a corner or particularly close to a wall will boost the bass but may impair clarity. The performance of Home Theatre systems can often be enhanced by using a pair of subwoofers.
Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 12 Evolution² Delay Settings Setting Loudspeaker Sizes Many digital AV Processors require you to specify the size of speakers in all channels. These are usually ‘Large or small’. Always set the Evo²-DFS and the Evo²-Centre to ‘small’. IF YOU ARE USING A SUBWOOFER For the EVO²-8 8 and 10 when used as Front Speakers: Set these to ‘small’. The subwoofer will now receive all the system bass signals. For the EVO²-3 30, 40 and 50: Set these to ‘large’.
Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 14 LOOKING AFTER YOUR LOUDSPEAKER Evolution² Evolution² TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND INFORMATION For technical support, servicing or product queries and information please contact either your local retailer or the offices below. Do not open the speakers; there are no user serviceable parts inside. Remove marks from the cabinet and polish it with a soft, slightly damp cloth. UK USA ASIA IAG Service Centre IAG America, Inc.
Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 16 Evolution² Evolution² ‘THE EVOLUTION² SERIES The Evolution² series is a range of versatile loudspeakers equally outstanding in both Audio-Visual and 2-Channel applications. When used in Home Cinema systems with the designed DFS surround loudspeaker and the SW range of subwoofers, they offer a performance unsurpassed in their class. These loudspeakers exhibit exceptional performance characteristics based upon the following concepts.
Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 18 Evolution² Evolution² THE DRIVE UNITS THE BASS DRIVERS THE 5Omm SOFT DOME MIDRANGE (Evo²-50) 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 racing cars, aeroplanes, boats, spacecraft, skis and even golf clubs.
Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:23 Page 20 Evolution² Evolution² SPECIFICATIONS Transducer Complement Cone Bass driver Evo²-8 Evo²-10 Evo²-20 Evo²-30 Evo²-40 Evo²-50 Evo²-Centre EVO²-DFS 2 Way 2 Way 2 Way 2.5 Way 2.5 Way 3 Way 2 Way 2 Way 5” 125mm 6.5” 175mm 6.5” 170mm 6.5” 170mm 6.5” 170mm 6.5” 170mm 5” 125mm x 2 5” 125mm x 2 6.5” 170mm 6.5” 170mm 6.
Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:24 Page 22 Evolution² Evolution² BASS AND BASS/MIDRANGE DRIVE UNIT SPECIFICATIONS MIDRANGE SPECIFICATIONS Frame material Cone & dome material Surround Spiders Coil size & type Winding spec Magnet (D1 x D2 x H) Magnet weight Gap flux density Top plate thickness Optimum working range Venting Thiele Small parameters Effective cone diameter Re Fs Qms Qes Qts Mms Cms Vas BL 17168 17169 17167 13119 13118 170mm (6.5”) Bass 170mm (6.5”) Bass/Mid 170mm (6.
Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:24 Page 24 Evolution² Evolution² C=7uF/250V C=20uF/50V + + 1.2 _ _ 13118 R=3.9 + 0367 /5W C=4uF/250V 1.0 _ 17167 0371 R=4.7 + /7W C=6.8uF/250V 1.2 L=1.3mH/ /5W C=8.2uF/250V - C=22uF/50V + 1.2 _ 131 19x2 C=12uF/50V 1.0 L=0.15mH/ + C=35uF/50V C=4.7uF/250V 0.55 /15W - _ _ 17169 17168 5 + L=6mH/ 1.2 R=3.9 /7W 0371 C=4uF/250V L=3.15mH/ 1.
Pacific Evo220066.qxd 18/10/2006 10:24 Page 26 Wharfedale International Ltd. IAG House, Sovereign Court, Ermine Business Park, Huntingdon. PE29 6XU. England. Tel : 0845 458 0011 / +44 (0) 1480 447700 Fax : +44 (0) 1480 431767 www.wharfedale.co.
