WHARFEDALE EVO5 Series Britains Famous Loudspeakers User Manual

Set volume control to minimum when switching on the system or
changing sources.
Avoid subjecting the loudspeakers to extreme conditions like
cold, heat, humidity, or direct sunlight.

Ensure correct wiring of all loudspeakers in your system.
Avoid placing heavy objects on top of loudspeakers.

Do not connect speaker terminals to the mains supply.

Unpacking Your Loudspeaker:

When unpacking your EVO5 loudspeakers:

Ensure you have assistance due to their weight.
Handle with care and do not use the protective bag to lift the
loudspeaker.

Inspect for any damage or missing parts and report to the
dealer if necessary.
Retain the packing for future transportation or recycle it
appropriately.

Attaching the Spikes:

Follow these steps to attach the spikes to your EVO5
loudspeakers:

Ensure you have ample workspace and assistance for lifting and
moving the loudspeaker.

Invert the loudspeaker onto a protective surface.
Thread a spike through each mounting hole on the plinth.

Tighten the collar by hand to secure the spike but not fully
lock it in place.
Once all spikes are attached, position the loudspeaker and
adjust the spikes as needed for stability.

FAQ:

Q: Can I place heavy objects on top of the loudspeakers?

A: It is not recommended to place heavy objects on top of the
loudspeakers as it may damage them.

Q: What should I do if I encounter any issues with my
loudspeakers?

A: If you experience any problems such as damage, abnormal
operation, or exposure to moisture, contact authorized service
personnel for assistance.

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EVO5 Series
EVO 5.1 EVO 5.2 EVO 5.3 EVO 5.4 EVO 5.C EVO 5.1 Stands EVO 5.2 Stands

BRITAIN’S MOST FAMOUS LOUDSPEAKERS

User Manual

Important Safety Information

Before installing this product read all these instructions!

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.

Before making any connections, switch all the units in your system o at the mains.

Set the volume control at minimum when you switch on your system or change sources, and turn the level up gradually.

DO NOT use your

r at full volume.

Ensure that all loudspeakers in the system are correctly wired.

DO NOT subject your loudspeakers to excessive cold, heat, humidity or sunlight.

Loudspeakers should not be placed directly facing other

r share the same shelf or cabinet.

DO NOT place heavy objects on top of loudspeakers.

Some manufacturers forbid the placing of objects on top of their TV sets. Check your TV handbook before installing the speaker directly on your TV set. Consult your TV dealer if you are in any doubt.

DO NOT connect speaker terminals to the mains supply.

DO NOT dismantle the loudspeaker. There are no user serviceable parts inside it and you will void the warranty by doing so.

Refer all servicing to

service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, the apparatus

has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Caution: Changes or

ations not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Unpacking Your Loudspeaker

EVO5 loudspeakers come in di erent shapes and sizes. If you are unpacking We suggest that you have someone to assist you.

please remember that these units are heavy.

Lift the loudspeaker carefully out of the packing. DO NOT try and lift the loudspeaker using the protective bag.

Unpack the accessories carefully.

If there is any sign of damage or if the contents are incomplete, report this to your dealer as soon as possible.

Retain the packing for future safe transport of the product. If you dispose of the packing, do so with respect to any recycling provisions in your area.

ATTACHING THE SPIKES
Caution: the spikes are sharp.

packed in a small accessory box in the product box. The spikes should be installed before placing and positioning the EVO5 speakers.
Make sure that you have plenty of unobstructed workspace and assistance with lifting and moving the loudspeaker.

loudspeaker.
Invert the loudspeaker onto the cloth or protective material.
A mounting hole is located at each corner of the plinth. Thread a spike through each hole.
Tighten the collar by hand, so that the spike is secure but not locked in place.
After all of the spikes are attached, invert the loudspeaker and place it

Once positioned, you can adjust the spikes to make the loudspeaker

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing your Wharfedale EVO5 loudspeakers.

Please read through this manual to obtain the very best from your loudspeakers.
Preparing the EVO5 Loudspeakers
Stands and Brackets
The bookshelf loudspeakers are intended primarily for stand mounting, though they can be mounted on wall brackets or even on sturdy shelves.
Centre Channel Loudspeakers
Each centre channel loudspeaker is supplied with one set of mounting feet. By using a combination of large and small feet, the loudspeaker may be angled to point directly at the listening position. This will be found useful when the centre speaker is positioned under the TV screen.
Cables and Connectors
Choosing Loudspeaker Cable Specialist audio cable usually o ers 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. Audio cable is polarised, with two cores of di erent colours, or often a raised rib or coloured tracer in the case of twin cable. Before you purchase your cable, give careful thought to the positioning of your loudspeakers. This is especially the case if you are bi wiring your loudspeakers. Cable lengths to loudspeaker pairs should be the same for left and right channels in order to equalise the signal transmission. Allow some slack in your speaker cables so you can alter their position to best advantage.
Preparing Loudspeaker Cable Split the twin cores to a depth of about 40mm. Carefully strip the insulation from each end, leaving about 10mm of bare wire. If the cable is stranded, lightly twist to gather any loose strands.
Connecting Screw Terminals All loudspeakers use screw terminals. Unscrew the terminal Insert the bare end of the cable into the hole in the base of the terminal. Tighten securely. When connecting terminals make sure you leave no strands of bare wire that can short across to adjacent terminals. As an alternative to bare wire you can use specialist spade connectors or 4mm plugs. Your Wharfedale dealer will be pleased to advise you on this issue.
Connecting panel
Each EVO5 model features a connecting panel with two terminal binding posts. Please follow the

Channel.

Designed & engineered in the UK

Positioning the Front Loudspeakers
they may be placed on a rigid shelf. The bass extension will improve if the small speakers are operated closer to the rear wall. If the loudspeakers are placed too close to the walls, the bass will increase, but it may be boomy and indistinct. If the loudspeakers are placed away from the walls, the inward angle may be increased by up to 40%, although this may restrict the width of the optimum listening position. A useful rule of thumb is that the listener should be as for from the loudspeakers as they are from each other. The speakers should ideally be positioned so that the treble units are roughly at ear level to a seated listener. As personal taste plays a large role, experiment with
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Positioning the Centre Loudspeaker
The centre channel loudspeaker should be positioned centrally between the loudspeakers, close to the television and mounted above or below the screen. The loudspeaker should be located on a stable high sound levels. If you mount the unit above the television, move it forward so that the front grille sits slightly in front of the screen and the top of the cabinet.
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Connecting the Front Loudspeakers
Standard Connection
Choose a suitable length of twin core speaker cable for each channel, and prepare the ends. Unscrew each terminal a few turns.

Designed & engineered in the UK

Connecting the Centre Loudspeaker
The Centre channel speaker may be connected as shown.
Designed & engineered in the UK
Designed & engineered in the UK

Designed & engineered in the UK

Setting Up a Home Theatre System
Placement Front and E ects Channels: The front loudspeakers are placed on either side of the television screen, 2 to 3 metres apart. The speakers should be angled slightly so they are aimed towards the listeners. We recommend placing the rear e ects speakers in a high position, behind the listener’s head. If the rear or side walls are a long way from the listening seat, consider stand mounting the loudspeakers. If the centre loudspeaker is very high or low, angle it towards the listener’s ear level. The front faces of the centre and surround loudspeakers should also be in line as far as possible. Subwoofer: As the ear is unable to detect the direction from which deep bass originates, you have freedom to position the unit. Varying the distance from the wall alters the bass. Placing the subwoofer across a corner boosts the bass but may impair clarity. The performance of a home theatre system can be enhanced by using two subwoofers. 6.1 and 7.1 System Placement
6.1 and 7.1 formats. Al your processor and you should be guided by those instructions, we suggest the following: For 6.1 and 7.1 formats the listening seat should not be too close to the rear wall. are to be fully realised. Dolby Labs Recommended Placement for Multichannel Home Theater Systems
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Setting Loudspeaker Sizes and Levels

If you are not using a subwoofer: Set the Front speakers to `Large’. Set the `Subwoofer’ option on the processor to ` ‘ or `No’. The Front channels will now receive all the system bass.

If you are using a subwoofer: When set to `Small’ all the system bass will go into the subwoofer. If you choose `Large’ the Front channel bass will be reproduced from the Front speakers. Follow the instructions on this page for suitable size and crossover settings.

Once the loudspeaker settings have been

put the A/V

r into its `Test’ mode e instructions supplied with your

proc

Adjust the level of each channel until all channels are reproduced at equal loudness.

On some programme material, the surround channel may seem lower in level than the front. Do not readjust this level. You may, however, need to adjust the subwoofer output level. Avoid setting too high a level or you will swamp the sound with bass. This can be tiring to listen to, and may limit the subwoofer’s ability to respond to large bass transients. You should also set a sensible level going into the subwoofer from the A/V processor. Start with the subwoofer volume control set to between 12 o’clock and 3 o’clock.

Delay and LFE Settings

Many A/V processors feature delay settings. The purpose of delay is to enable surround and dialogue information to arrive at the listener’s ears at the same time as the front channels, even when the listening seat is in a non ideal position. On some processors, this can be achieved by setting the distance from the listening position to each speaker, but other systems allow only a time delay setting.

Rear Delay: If the listening position is equidistant from the front and rear speakers, set a low delay setting. The closer the listener is to the rear speakers this higher the delay setting used should be.

Centre Delay: If the centre speaker is level with or slightly of the front speakers, increase the delay.

the front speakers, set the delay to zero. If the centre speaker is forward

LFE: In the cinema the low frequency e ects channel is an extra bass channel with its own subwoofer. In domestic systems, the LFE channel typically feeds into the subwoofer. Where no subwoofer is used, the LFE signal is combined with the front channels and sent to the front speakers. When you set the LFE level at your A/V processor, use care as powerful low frequencies can overload domestic loudspeakers. If you hear popping or thumping noises coming from the front loudspeakers or subwoofer, immediately turn the A/V processor’s volume level down and then lower the LFE level. This should cure the problem. If it does not, lower the volume level at the subwoofer f you are using one ntil the problem disappears.

Phase: Please read the relevant sections of your A/V a

r manual and familiarise yourself with the various issues. If you are unsure,

consult your dealer for help. A home theatre system should have a precise front stage, a d use rear stage and good localisation of

dialogue. If the colours on the loudspeaker terminals do not correspond with those on the

r, the sound will appear poorly focused

or `out of phase’. For this reason, it is esse ntial that the speakers are connected according to the wiring diagrams in this manual.

Troubleshooting

Before investigating a problem, always switch o the system at the mains. If your system is not working properly please work through this checklist before returning the unit to your dealer.

Symptom

Possible Cause

No Sound

System not swit

ker cables shorting t

Wrong source selected

Sound lacks bass content

Subwoofer not switched on

Lack of bass reproduction

Subwoofer phase incorr

bwoofer crossover control too low

Excessive bass distortion at low volumes Subwoofer set t

evel set t

bwoofer incorrectly wired

Excessive or distorted bass at high levels System level set t

control set t

bwoofer too close to room corners

Distorted / rattling sound at high levels System level set t

too close to subwoofer

Popping or thumping from the subwoofer System level set t

bwoofer level set t

evel set too high

Looking After Your Loudspeakers

temperature and environmental conditions. We advise that you do not place anything on the surface of the cabinets, to protect from damage. Treated with care, high quality

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Warranty Coverage
and selected acoustic components, Wharfedale speakers are built to provide a lifetime of sonic pleasure. We hope you will derive many years of good service from our products. Wharfedale warrants its products, subject to the following terms and conditions below, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship.
Online Registration

not eligible for this extended warranty service but are subject to statutory warranty claims and all applicable consumer rights.

To qualify for the extended 3 year warranty, you must register your product

purchase. Visit

to complete your online registration. Items not registered online will

stated on the receipt/invoice. Please keep the original receipt/invoice in case it is required for a warranty claim.
This Limited Warranty is valid only in the original country of purchase. Repairs or replacements are provided under this warranty are the exclusive remedy of the consumer. Wharfedale shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for breach of any expenses or implied warranty with any product. Except to the extent prohibited by law, this warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whatsoever, both expressed and implied, including but not

receipt dates that are outside of the warranty terms will immediately invalidate any warranty claim. *Please check with your dealer local distributor for further information.
Exclusions
The following items are excluded from the Wharfedale warranty:

Wharfedale dealer.

misuse or careless operation or handling which is not in accordance with the user instructions. Wharfedale or its authorised service partners.
Wharfedale
battery leakage or any other contaminants.
Wharfedale and its Authorised Distributor.
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How to Claim
To obtain warranty service please contact the authorised dealer from which you purchased this product and present the limited Do not dispatch goods without the prior agreement of the dealer distributor or authorised service centre. equal degree of protection and returned via insured, trackable courier service. warranty may be deemed void due to improper action in return. Wharfedale or the authorised distributor, dealer or service centre may make a charge for the supply of new packaging for the return of the repaired item. Please note, insurance is recommended as goods are returned at the owner’s risk. Authorised distributors or service centres can not be held liable for loss or damage in transit. insurance and freight charges on the return journey will be paid for by Wharfedale, authorised dealer, distributor or service centre if corrective work proves to be necessary.
Repairs
authorisation or approval of the appointed representative will be excluded from this limited warranty. Please note, Wharfedale is not Other than the warranty and services set out in this warranty, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Wharfedale shall not be liable to you and/or any third party or entity whatsoever for:
warranty. Any damages, loss and liability, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential special, punitive or otherwise, howsoever caused by, arising out of or otherwise, in relation to the installation, delivery, use, service, repair, replacement and/or maintenance of the product. Any damages, loss and liability under this warranty in respect of any act, omission, or negligence of any of their technicians, employees, agents, representatives or independent contractors relating to the actual or purported performance of any of the obligations under this warranty.
Service Centre Address
Email: service@wharfedale.co.uk For information on other authorised service centres worldwide contact Wharfedale International, UK. A worldwide distributors list is available on the Wharfedale website: www.wharfedale.co.uk
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Model
Enclosure type Transducer complement Bass driver Midrange driver Treble driver AV shield
Peak SPL Nominal impedance Minimum impedance
Crossover frequency
Width Carton size Net weight Standard accessories

EVO 5.1
Woven Kevlar Cone 35 x 70mm AMT No 87dB
4 (8 compatible)
46Hz 2.7kHz 11.5L 340mm 220mm 610 x 415 x 455mm 8.0kg/pcs 20.5kg/ctn rubber feet

EVO 5.2
6″(165mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone
35 x 70mm AMT No 88dB
105dB 4 (8 compatible)
44Hz ~ 24kHz 38Hz 800Hz,4.3kHz 27.2L
260mm
480 x 375 x 610mm 15.0kg/pcs 16.5kg/ctn rubber feet

EVO 5.3
Woven Kevlar Cone x2
35 x 70mm AMT No 88dB
106dB 4 (8 compatible)
46Hz ~ 24kHz 40Hz 825 Hz,4kHz 35.4L
266mm
430 x 350 x 1055mm 21.5kg/pcs 23.0kg/ctn spike seat

EVO 5.4

EVO 5.C

6″(165mm) Black Woven Kevlar Cone x2
35 x 70mm AMT No
108dB 4 (8 compatible)
42Hz ~ 24kHz 36Hz 1.1kHz, 4kHz
1028mm 302mm
31.2kg/pcs 33.2kg/ctn spike seat

Woven Kevlar Cone x2
35 x 70mm AMT No
103dB 4 (8 compatible)
56Hz ~ 24kHz
2.3kHz 14L
188mm 520mm
12.4kg/pcs 14.3kg/ctn rubber feet

Model
General description Measurements Height: mm Top Plate (W x D): mm Base (W x D): mm Materials Columns Top Plate Base Plate Base Spikes Package Quantity Optional for Dimensions (mm) Height (on Spike & rubber feet) Width Depth (with badge) Carton size Net weight Gross weight Finish Standard accessories

EVO 5.1 Stands
Speaker Stand
633mm 220 x 285mm 302 x 350mm
High Carbon Steel High Carbon Steel High Carbon Steel + MDF paint Hardened High Carbon Steel Pair EVO 5.1
633mm 302mm 350mm 700 x 480 x 190mm 13.5kg/pcs 29.3kg/ctn Black Paint Rubber Feet

EVO 5.2 Stands
Speaker Stand
478mm 260 x 350mm 302 x 350mm
High Carbon Steel High Carbon Steel High Carbon Steel + MDF paint Hardened High Carbon Steel Pair EVO 5.2
478mm 302mm 350mm 705 x 430 x 190mm 13.3kg/pcs 28.6kg/ctn Black Paint Rubber Feet

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Documents / Resources

WHARFEDALE EVO5 Series Britains Famous Loudspeakers [pdf] User Manual
EVO 5.1, EVO 5.2, EVO 5.3, EVO 5.4, EVO 5.C, EVO 5.1 Stands, EVO 5.2 Stands, EVO5 Series Britains Famous Loudspeakers, EVO5 Series, Britains Famous Loudspeakers, Famous Loudspeakers, Loudspeakers

References

User Manual

WHARFEDALE EVO5 Series Britains Famous Loudspeakers User Manual

EVO5 Series Britains Famous Loudspeakers

Specifications:

Product Usage Instructions:

Important Safety Information:

Unpacking Your Loudspeaker:

Attaching the Spikes:

FAQ:

Q: Can I place heavy objects on top of the loudspeakers?

Q: What should I do if I encounter any issues with my
loudspeakers?

Documents / Resources

References

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