WLA-25

Dual 5" Array system

WLA-25

  • 2 x 5″ LF drivers with 5″ LF voice coils
  • Neo HF compression driver
  • 15 mm / 18mm Birch plywood construction
  • Integral, side plate adjustable rigging 
  • 100° x 10° dispersion
  • 120 watts AES (RMS)
  • 240 watts Programme
  • 480 watts Peak

WLA-25SUB

  • Dual 10″ LF driver with 2.5″ voice coils
  • 141 dB Max SPL
  • 15 mm / 18 mm Birch plywood construction
  • Integral rigging system
  • 700 watts AES (RMS)
  • 1400 watts Programme
  • 2800 watts Peak

WLA-25SUB MKII

  • As WLA-25SUB…..but with M20 pole socket for use with WLA-25 Stand Frame

WLA-25 is a two-way passive line array system which features the same design philosophy as its established larger brother, the WLA-28.
It brings long throw capabilities together with extreme SPL – all from within a compact and portable array system.

The biggest breakthrough during the development process was the creation of a custom Wharfedale Pro neodymium HF compression driver. This newly engineered HF component delivers extreme sensitivity from a very compact and lightweight design. Along with its supersensitive 1.75” voice coil, this HF compression driver also features aluminium back plating which acts as a heat sink to aid heat dissipation. This attention to detail protects the driver from heat damage and mechanical distortion during extreme performance levels.

The 2 x 5” custom LF drivers have been developed to work in partnership with this neo HF driver. Rigid die cast baskets ensure consistent sonic performance with minimum distortion. The placement and physical mounting of all the drivers have been fine tuned to ensure maximum phase coherence and SPL are achieved from the compact cabinet.

The specially designed acoustic grilles in front of the 5” woofers optimise the midrange directivity while the HF exponential horn delivers consistent HF accuracy and detail. In addition, the trapezoidal enclosure has been developed to reduce any acoustic sidelobes within the array.

For low-end punch we have also created the 141 dB SPL WLA-25SUB subwoofer. This subwoofer physically and acoustically matches the WLA-25 system. Using a reversed-phase horn loaded design, the 2 * 10” LF drivers with massive 2.5” coils deliver the consistent low end punch to complete this versatile array.

The hardware design allows the system to be groundstacked or it can be flown using the matching WLA-25 Flyframe or WLA-25SUB Flyframe.

Available in a black or white Rhino Rock covering, the compact WLA-25 and WLA-25SUB is a perfect system for multi-function halls, theatres, and houses of worship.

 

WLA-25

120 watts
AES (RMS)
  • 2 x 5″ LF drivers
  • 2.5″ LF voice coils
  • Neo HF compression driver
  • 15 mm / 18mm Birch plywood construction
  • Integral, side plate adjustable rigging 
  • 100° x 10° dispersion
  • 120 watts AES (RMS)
  • 240 watts Programme
  • 480 watts Peak

WLA-25SUB

700 watts
AES (RMS)
  • Dual 10″ LF driver with 2.5″ voice coils
  • 141 dB Max SPL
  • 15 mm / 18 mm Birch plywood construction
  • Integral rigging system
  • 700 watts AES (RMS)
  • 1400 watts Programme
  • 2800 watts Peak
  • 4 Ω impedance

WLA-25SUB MKII

700 watts
AES (RMS)
  • Specifications as the WLA-25SUB, but with M20 socket for use with the WLA-25 Stand Frame system

WLA-25 Fly Frame (discontinued)

  • Arrays can be assembled using only WLA-25 line array modules. 
  • The smaller WLA-25 Fly Frame supports up to 12 x WLA-25 elements with a safety factor of 12.

WLA-25SUB Fly Frame (discontinued)

  • Arrays can be assembled using only WLA-25 line array elements or with WLA-25SUB Subwoofers at the top of the array. The WLA-25SUB Fly Frame allows for a WLA-25SUB or WLA-25SUB MKII subwoofer to be used at the top of the array. It supports up to 12 x WLA-25 elements and 1 x WLA-25SUB / SUB MKII with a safety factor of 12.

WLA-25 Common fly frame

  • The WLA-25 Common Fly Frame allows for either WLA-25 elements or WLA-25SUB / SUB MKII elements to be flown.  A versatile fly frame for any occasion.

Dual 5"

At the heart of the WLA-25 is 2 x 5″ custom Wharfedale Pro LF drivers.

These feature 2.5″ voice coils to ensure high efficiency and high power handling.

The HF Compression driver is also custom made by Wharfedale Pro. Using a Neodymium magnet and a 1.75″ voice coil, this compression driver is coupled to a 100° x 10° waveguide.

These custom designed transducers are what give a WLA-25 system its incredible sound and power handling capacity.

Just imagine

Imagine your dream system!  You can configure a WLA series rig to suit your needs!

To help your design and system preparations, you can download some recommended system diagrams.  These range from small to large and use a selection of our different amplifier ranges. 

EASE

WLA-25 system is supported inside EASE.

Download the .glls here….

WLA-25 Stand frame

The optional WLA-25 Stand Frame makes a WLA-25 system even more portable and versatile.  Use the WLA-25SUB MKII which features an M20 screw pole mount.

Optimised Ground Stacking

WLA-25 rigging doubles up as an optimised ground stacking system, using the WLA-25SUB or WLA-25SUB MKII subwoofer as a base.

Arrays of WLA-25 line array elements can be aimed downwards by as much as 10° to cover audience areas close to a stage, as well as upward by as much as 10° in order to better cover distant balcony seating areas. 

AMPS & DSP

A Versadrive DSP (such as SC-48 FIR) or a DP-N series amplifier with internal FIR filtering is highly recommended to get the most from the system.  Phase, EQ and filtering should be applied and this way, the physics of the system can be truly optimised – delivering that sub-bass, power and clarity that this system can deliver.

Up close

WLA-25SUB

SPECIFICATIONS

Model NameWLA-25WLA-25SUBWLA-25SUB MKII
System TypePassivePassivePassive
ConfigurationTwo-way2 x 10” subwoofer2 x 10” subwoofer
Frequency Response (+/-3 dB)108 Hz-18 KHz56 Hz-1.5 KHz56 Hz-1.5 KHz
Frequency Range (-10 dB)108 Hz-20 KHz56 Hz-2.0 KHz56 Hz-2.0 KHz
Sensitivity (2.83 v / 1 m)HF:108 dB / LF:100 dB107 dB107 dB
Calculated Maximum SPL @1 mHF:135 dB / LF:127 dB141 dB141 dB
System Rated Impedance16 Ω4 Ω4 Ω
Low Frequency Transducer
Size2 x 130 mm / 5”2 x 254 mm / 10”2 x 254 mm / 10”
Voice Coil Size 35.0 mm / 1.4”65.5 mm / 2.5”65.5 mm / 2.5”
Rated Impedance16 Ω8 Ω8 Ω
LF Power (re:AES2-2012)2 x 60 W2 x 350 W2 x 350 W
High Frequency Transducer
HF Driver TypeCompression Driver – Neo
Voice Coil Size44 mm / 1.75”
Exit Size1″
Diaphragm MaterialTitanium
Rated Impedance16 Ω
HF Power (re:AES2-2012)40 W
Nominal Coverage (H x V)100° x 10°
Power
System Continuous Power120 W700 W700 W
System Programme Power240 W1400 W1400 W
System Peak Power480 W2800 W2800 W
Crossover frequency3.7 KHz
Input Connector2 x speakON compatible2 x speakON compatible2 x speakON compatible
HardwareIntegral side plate adjustable
rigging 0°-10°
Integral, non adjustableIntegral, non adjustable. M20 socket for pole fitting
Enclosure
Enclosure Material15 mm,18 mm Plywood15 mm,18 mm Plywood15 mm,18 mm Plywood
FinishBlack or white paintBlack or white paintBlack or white paint
Grille Material & FinishSteelSteelSteel
Dimensions – (Unpacked)
Height Front164.5 mm / 6.47”400 mm / 15.74”400 mm / 15.74”
Height Rear112.5 mm / 4.4”400 mm / 15.74”400 mm / 15.74”
Width536 mm / 21.1”536 mm / 21.10”536 mm / 21.10”
Depth363 mm / 14.3”550 mm / 21.65″550 mm / 21.65″
Dimensions – (Packed)
Height606 mm / 23.85″610 mm / 24.01″610 mm / 24.01″
Width Front430 mm / 16.92″470 mm / 18.50″470 mm / 18.50″
Width Rear430 mm / 16.92″470 mm / 18.50″470 mm / 18.50″
Depth235 mm / 9.25″596 mm / 23.46″596 mm / 23.46″
Weight
Net Weight (kg / lbs)13.0 kg / 28.66 lbs37.0 kg / 81.57 lbs37.0 kg / 81.57 lbs
Gross Weight (kg / lbs)15.0 kg / 33.06 lbs39.5 kg / 87.08 lbs39.5 kg / 87.08 lbs