User guide

OPERATING MANUAL AND USER GUIDE
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ABOUT THE Kinetic Active SERIES
Wharfedale Kinetic Active series sound reinforcement speakers are designed for demanding sound
reinforcement applications.
The Kinetic Active 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 30.5mm exit phenolic high frequency
compression driver projects crystal clear high frequencies. A proprietary 90°x60°Elliptical Wave
Guide(EWG) 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 Kinetic Active Series is very exible in application. With its heavy duty components, handles
and stand mount socket and durable carpet finish, the Kinetic Active can rise to any sound
reinforcement challenge.
INTRODUCTION
Wharfedale Kinetic Active 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 Kinetic Active Series Loudspeaker.
Kinetic Active SERIES OVERVIEW
The Kinetic Active 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 Kinetic 12MA
to the Kinetic 15A plus the Kinetic 18BA high powered sub, you have what it takes to assemble the
system that your music deserves.
An important factor in loudspeakers is the smoothness of the sound coverage. Many speakers
that may sound acceptable in the horizontal plane have problems in the vertical plane. The Kinetic
Active 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 in the room will
hear the same quality sound.