DVP-AX

POWERED AND ROAD-READY

  • Class D bi-amplified active loudspeakers
  • Custom Wharfedale Pro transducers including IRIS-X HF drivers
  • 2-way full range models feature internal 6-position DSP
  • Subwoofers with Low Pass filter control
  • Monitors with 7-band internal Graphic EQ and secondary output
  • Large voice coils
  • Impressive SPL figures
  • For install or on the road

DVP-AX is a comprehensive lineup of versatile and road-ready active loudspeakers. Class D amplification housed in ultra hard wearing cabinets make DVP-AX a perfect choice for hardworking DJ’s and musicians on the road.

The full-range models feature advanced DSP processing with 6 presets tailored to overcome many real-life sonic challenges and a practical 2 channel mic/line mixer makes life on stage easier.
The floor monitor models feature a 7-band EQ to help deliver maximum volume without feedback and a handy powered output for connecting to passive floor monitors.

While the electronics of DVP-AX set them apart from the competition, it is important not to overlook the custom Wharfedale Pro drivers in this lineup. Using dual layer LF transducers and the acclaimed IRIS X compression drivers, the mechanical features of DVP-AX have not been compromised.

DVP-AX delivers advanced electronics in a user-friendly format – but in a road-ready cabinet.

DVP-AX12

200 watts
Continuous
  • 12″ two-way bi-amplified 
  • 200 watts Continuous power
  • 400 watts Peak power
  • 90° x 60° dispersion
  • 1.75″ HF Compression driver
  • 2.5″ LF voice coil
  • 6 position DSP 
  • 129 dB Max SPL @ 1 meter

DVP-Ax15

400 watts
Continuous
  • 15″ two-way bi-amplified 
  • 400 watts Continuous power
  • 800 watts Peak power
  • 90° x 60° dispersion
  • 1.75″ HF Compression driver
  • 2.5″ LF voice coil
  • 6 position DSP 
  • 130 dB Max SPL @ 1 meter

DVP-Ax215

570 watts
Continuous
  • Dual 15″ two-way bi-amplified 
  • 570 watts Continuous power
  • 1140 watts Peak power
  • 90° x 60° dispersion
  • 1.75″ HF Compression driver
  • 2.5″ LF voice coil
  • 6 position DSP 
  • 133 dB Max SPL @ 1 meter

DVP-AX12M

250 watts
Continuous
  • 12″ two-way bi-amplified monitor
  • 250 watts Continuous power
  • 500 watts Peak power
  • 90° x 60° dispersion
  • 1.75″ HF Compression driver
  • 2.5″ LF voice coil
  • 7-band Graphic EQ
  • Power output for secondary passive loudspeaker
  • 129 dB Max SPL @ 1 meter

DVP-Ax15M

250 watts
Continuous
  • 15″ two-way bi-amplified monitor
  • 250 watts Continuous power
  • 500 watts Peak power
  • 90° x 60° dispersion
  • 1.75″ HF Compression driver
  • 2.5″ LF voice coil
  • 7-band Graphic EQ
  • Power output for secondary passive loudspeaker
  • 130 dB Max SPL @ 1 meter

DVP-AX15B

600 watts
Continuous
  • 15″ active subwoofer
  • 600 watts Continuous power
  • 1200 watts Peak power
  • 2.5″ LF voice coil
  • Adjustable Low pass filter
  • 130 dB Max SPL @ 1 meter

DVP-Ax18B

600 watts
Continuous
  • 18″ active subwoofer
  • 600 watts Continuous power
  • 1200 watts Peak power
  • 2.5″ LF voice coil
  • Adjustable Low pass filter
  • 132 dB Max SPL @ 1 meter

routed logoS

All DVP-AX feature a routed Wharfedale Pro logo in the MDF woodwork.

It is also a logo to be proud of. A logo that lets your audience know that the sound of your event will be of the highest possible quality.

Full range models with IRIS X

The coil size and electrical sensitivity of a loudspeaker transducer is critical to its performance.  DVP-AX loudspeakers now include our proprietary IRIS X design which delivers Increased coil Radius and Increased electrical Sensitivity.  The radius of the coil ensures smooth heat dissipation during prolonged high volume use, while the increased electrical sensitivity ensures that the transducer converts as much electrical power into sound output as the laws of physics allow.  

A hot transducer wastes energy, risks damage and distorts.  IRIS X reduces this through improved heat dissipation and improved efficiency.

In real-world terms, IRIS X transducers deliver higher SPL with less distortion.  They lead the market with specifications and are designed and built entirely within Wharfedale Pro.

Increased Radius Increased Sensitivity

Acoustically matched cabinets

The cabinets of the DVP-AX series has been developed to work in perfect harmony with the advanced drive units within. Special attention has been paid to the acoustic properties of the port and port mouth to ensure a huge bass output with detail and minimised distortion.

DVP-AX loudspeakers are also coated in the latest generation chip-resistant, Rhino Rock paint.

Full Range Models

DVP-AX12, DVP-AX15 and DVP-AX215 are Class D bi-amplified active loudspeakers.  Dedicated amps drives the dedicated drivers for maximum efficiency.

MONITORS

DVP-AX12M and DVP-AX15M have been designed for ‘onstage efficiency’.  With onboard 7-band graphic EQ it is quick and easy to reduce feedback and to maximise foldback SPL.  The secondary powered output also makes it quick and easy to hook up a secondary passive loudspeaker which uses the amplification of the DVP-AX monitor.

Subwoofers

The DVP-AX15B and DVP-AX18B subs complement the series – adding that extra low end punch to impress any audience.  

SPECIFICATIONS

Model NameDVP-AX12DVP-AX12MDVP-AX15DVP-AX15MDVP-AX215DVP-AX15BDVP-AX18B
System TypeActive 12″ 2-wayActive 12″ 2-way monitorActive 15″ 2-wayActive 15″ 2-way monitorActive 2 x 15″ 2-wayActive 15″ subwooferActive 18″ subwoofer
Frequency Response (+/-3 dB)60-18 KHz60-18 KHz50-18 KHz55-18 KHz45-18 KHz45-150 Hz35-150 Hz
Frequency Range (-10 dB)55-20 KHz55-20 KHz45-20 KHz50-20 KHz40-20 KHz38-150 Hz30-150 Hz
Maximum SPL @1 m129 dB129 dB130 dB130 dB135 dB130 dB132 dB
Sensitivity @ 1 W / 1 m98 dB98 dB98 dB98 dB101dB98 dB99 dB
LF transducer Size (mm / inches)305 mm / 12″305 mm / 12″381 mm / 15″381 mm / 15″2 * 381 mm / 15″381 mm / 15″470 mm / 18″
LF Coil Size (mm / inches)Dual layer 2.5″Dual layer 2.5″Dual 2 layer 2.5″Dual 2 layer 2.5″Dual 2 layer 2.5″Dual layer 2.5″Quad layer 2.5″
HF transducer : TypeCompression DriverCompression DriverCompression DriverCompression DriverCompression Driver
HF Coil Size (mm / inches)44 mm / 1.75″44 mm / 1.75″44 mm / 1.75″44 mm / 1.75″44 mm / 1.75″
HF Exit Size (mm / inches)25 mm / 1″25 mm / 1″25 mm / 1″25 mm / 1″25 mm / 1″
HF Diaphragm MaterialTitaniumTitaniumTitaniumTitaniumTitanium
Nominal Coverage (H x V)90° x 60°90° x 60°90° x 60°90° x 60°90° x 60°
LF Power Amplifier -Class D,
RMS/Peak Watts
150 W / 300 W250 W / 500 W (8 Ω )
500 W / 1000 W (4 Ω)
350 W / 700 W250 W / 500 W (8 Ω )
500 W / 1000 W (4 Ω)
500 W / 1000 W600 W / 1200 W600 W / 1200 W
HF Power Amplifier -Class D,
RMS/Peak Watts
50 W / 100 WN/A50 W / 100 WN/A70 W / 140 W
DSPYes7-band EQYes7-band EQYesN/AN/A
Controls—D-EQ1:FLAT 2:MONITOR 3:SPEECH 4:BASS 5:PUNCH 6:LIVE60 Hz 120 Hz 480 Hz 1 KHz 4 KHz
8 KHz 16 KHz
1:FLAT 2:MONITOR 3:SPEECH 4:BASS 5:PUNCH 6:LIVE60 Hz 120 Hz 480 Hz 1 KHz 4 KHz
8 KHz 16 KHz
1:FLAT 2:MONITOR 3:SPEECH 4:BASS 5:PUNCH 6:LIVEN/AN/A
Amplifier Protection. Power On, Thermal, low voltageYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Driver Protection,DC, Short, Clip indicatorYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
Limiter IndicatorRed LEDRed LEDRed LEDRed LEDRed LEDRed LEDRed LED
Power IndicatorGreen LED (Red LED front)Green LED (Red LED front)Green LED (Red LED front)Green LED (Red LED front)Green LED (Red LED front)Green LED (Red LED front)Green LED (Red LED front)
INPUTS : Input Sensitivity : Balanced775 mv775 mv775 mv775 mv775 mv775 mv775 mv
Maximum Input Level4 v6 v4 v6 v4 v6 v6 v
Input Connector2*XLR & 2*1/4″ (Line/MIC)2*XLR & 2*1/4″ (Line/MIC)2*XLR & 2*1/4″ (Line/MIC)2*XLR & 2*1/4″ (Line/MIC)2*XLR & 2*1/4″ (Line/MIC)XLR & 1/4″ (Line/MIC)XLR & 1/4″ (Line/MIC)
Input ImpedanceBalanced:20 KBalanced:20 KBalanced:20 KBalanced:20 KBalanced:20 KBalanced:20 KBalanced:20 K
LPF controlN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A80 Hz-120 Hz80 Hz-120 Hz
Polarity ControlN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A0°/180°0°/180°
OUTPUTS : Line Output ConnectorXLRXLR(Balanced out)XLRXLR(Balanced out)XLRXLR THRU/HPF(OUT)XLR THRU/HPF(OUT)
AC Power Options : SMPS220-240 V 50/60 Hz220-240 V 50/60 Hz220-240 V 50/60 Hz220-240 V 50/60 Hz220-240 V 50/60 Hz220-240 V 50/60 Hz220-240 V 50/60 Hz
100-120 V 50/60 Hz100-120 V 50/60 Hz100-120 V 50/60 Hz100-120 V 50/60 Hz100-120 V 50/60 Hz100-120 V 50/60 Hz100-120 V 50/60 Hz
Pole socketDual-angle (0°/10°) 35 mm socketN/ADual-angle (0°/10°) 35 mm socketN/AN/A35 mm pole socket35 mm pole socket
Handles2 carry handles (one on each side)2 carry handles (one on each side)2 carry handles (one on each side)2 carry handles (one on each side)2 carry handles (one on each side)2 carry handles (one on each side)2 carry handles (one on each side)
Enclosure Material and FinishMDF / Black paintMDF / Black paintMDF / Black paintMDF / Black paintMDF / Black paintMDF / Black paintMDF / Black paint
Grille Material & Finishsteelsteelsteelsteelsteelsteelsteel
Dimensions – Unpacked (mm / inches): Height617 mm / 24.3”428 mm / 16.9”(SITU)689 mm / 27.1”520 mm / 20.5”(SITU)1058 mm / 41.7”591 mm / 23.3”650 mm / 25.6”
Width361.2 mm / 14.2”359 mm / 14.1”443.5 mm / 17.5”449 mm / 17.7”444.5 mm / 17.5”454 mm / 17.9”528 mm / 20.8”
Width (rear)207.6 mm / 8.2”359 mm / 14.1”243.5 mm / 9.6”449 mm / 17.7”245.3 mm / 9.7”454 mm / 17.9”528 mm / 20.8”
Depth342.4 mm / 13.5”537 mm / 21.1”429.0 mm / 16.9”640 mm / 25.2”429.0 mm / 16.9”534 mm / 21.0”639 mm / 25.2”
Dimensions – Packed (mm / inches):Height680 mm / 26.8” 396 mm / 15.6”750 mm / 29.5”485 mm / 19.1”1125 mm / 44.3”681 mm / 26.8”740 mm / 29.1”
Width438 mm / 17.3”396 mm / 15.6”520 mm / 20.5”676 mm / 26.6”520 mm / 20.5”620 mm / 24.4”725 mm / 28.5”
Width (rear)236 mm / 9.3”573 mm / 22.6”290 mm / 11.4”676 mm / 26.6”290 mm / 11.4”620 mm / 24.4”725 mm / 28.5”
Depth428 mm / 16.9”448 mm / 17.6”485 mm / 19.1”541 mm / 21.3”496 mm / 19.5”540 mm / 21.3”614 mm / 24.2”
Net Weight (kg / lbs)18.7 kg / 41.1 lbs18.5 kg / 40.7 lbs23.8 kg / 52.4 lbs23.5 kg / 51.7 lbs34.3 kg / 75.5 lbs29.9 kg / 65.8 lbs38.3 kg / 84.3 lbs
Gross Weight (kg / lbs)21.4 kg / 47.1 lbs21.4 kg / 47.1 lbs27.3 kg / 60.1 lbs27.2 kg / 59.8 lbs38.7 kg / 85.1 lbs34.9 kg / 76.8 lbs44.2 kg / 97.2 lbs

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