Wharfedale Pro: Impact 215L

The IMPACT 215L is now designed to cosmetically fit alongside the successful EVP-X models onstage.

The IMPACT Series has become well known for its advanced transducers and road-ready construction.

The two, dual layer 2.5” voice coil 15” LF drivers deliver stable and smooth transitions for low through to mid range frequencies. The 44mm titanium diaphragm HF driver is equally as advanced. Using a solid aluminum rear plate, the HF compression driver is strengthened for durability and heat is dissipated e ciently in prolonged high volume situations.

To match with other models in the IMPACT series a 90° x 60° elliptical waveguide is used for wide and consistent coverage.

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Description

Key Features

  • 700W RMS / 1400W Program / 2800W Peak
  • 40Hz – 20kHz Frequency Response
  • 135dB Max SPL
  • 2 x 15″ Woofer with 2.5″ voice coils
  • 1.75” titanium diaphragm compression driver
  • 90° x 60° Elliptical Waveguide
  • Durable black paint finish
  • 2 x speakON compatible / Thru inputs
  • 1.2mm steel grille
  • 15mm MDF construction
  • Newly developed high power LF & HF drivers

Full-Range Impact

The Impact 215L has a desirable high power capacity and clarity, 700W RMS (2800W peak) of power is produced, spanning down to a 40Hz low-end. For high frequency, a 1.75″ titanium diaphragm compression driver produces a powerful yet neutral sounding high end. Both the HF and 2 x 15” LF drivers have been newly developed for this loudspeaker series, engineered and acoustically matched to an extremely durable MDF cabinet.

Built to take an Impact

The Impact 215L is ready for whatever life on tour throws at it. The strong wooden cabinets are covered in a textured black paint to give a durable yet stylish finish, which brings a professional look to any sound reinforcement environment. The finish is extremely hard wearing and is leagues above any other carpet covered cabinet in the same price point.

90° x 60° Elliptical waveguides

For wide and smooth coverage a 90° x 60° elliptical waveguide has been selected. In real-world terms this means that the higher frequencies can be heard with definition at 90° in the horizontal plane, and 60° in the vertical. All models in the Impact series use this same elliptical waveguide design which makes for controllable coverage when using multiple Impact series loudspeakers.

Specifications

System Type Passive
Configuration 2 x 15″ 2-way
Frequency Response (+/-3dB) 45Hz – 18kHz
Frequency Range (-10dB) 40Hz – 20kHz
Sensitivity (2.83v/1m) 101dB
System Rated Impedance
Calculated Maximum SPL@1m 135dB
Low Frequency Transducer
Size 2 x 381mm / 15″
Voice coil size 65mm / 2.5″
Rated Impedance
LF Power (re:AES-2012) 700w
HF Transducer
HF Driver type Compression driver
Voice coil size 44mm / 1.75″
Exit size 25mm / 1″
Diaphragm Material Titanium
Rated impedance
HF Power (re:AES2-2012) 40w
Nominal Coverage (HxV) 90° x 60°
Nominal Impedance
Power
System Continuous Power 700w
System Programme Power 1400w
System Peak Power 2800w
Crossover Frequency 2.2kHz
Hardware 2 x combi-jack inputs
2 carry handles
Enclosure
Enclosure Material and finish MDF
Colour Options Black rhino rock
Grille Material & Finish Steel
Dimensions – Unpacked
Height 1058mm / 41.7″
Width front 502mm / 19.8″
Width rear 282.5mm / 11.1″
Depth 467mm / 18.4″
Dimensions – Packed
Height 1125mm / 44.3″
Width front 577mm / 22.7″
Width rear 327mm / 12.9″
Depth 534mm / 21″
Weight
Net weight 37.1kg / 81.6lbs
Gross weight 41.6kg / 91.5lbs