Artcoustic SL EVOLVE Series User manual

SL EVOLVE SERIES
Owners manual
artcoustic.com

Congratulations on your purchase of the Artcoustic SL
Evolve Series.
The SL Evolve Series is Artcoustic’s most versatile range
of products. Its slimline profile, combined with a powerful
and articulated performance, makes it the ideal choice
for high-end cinema, Hi-Fi and, multi-room audio
installations. For an even more impressive performance,
partner it with one of the Artcoustic subwoofers - an ideal
setup for small and medium-size cinema rooms.
The SL Evolve Series has been engineered to produce
exceptional sound pressure level, normally only associat-
ed with typical professional audio products, and has
been designed to ensure the utmost aesthetic residential
pleasing options, all combined with literally thousands of
cabinet and front screens colours.
The SL Evolve Series is a true all-rounder, whether you
are looking for high-end sound from two speakers in a
stereo music setup, or multiple speakers for cinemas and
multi-room audio, the SL Evolve Series will full fill all your
audio needs.
Thank you for purchasing the Artcoustic SL Evolve Series.
All the best,
The Artcoustic Team
OWNER MANUAL – SL EVOLVE SERIES ARTCOUSTIC LOUDSPEAKERS
WELCOME TO THE WORLD
OF ARTCOUSTIC

eliminating installation mistakes and misunderstandings
with near perfect response curve +/- 3dB over long distances
with an almost magical ability to make the actual speakers acoustically disappear.
At Artcoustic, our product development team are always looking for innovative and ground-
breaking ways to improve our products. We continually invest a huge amount Of time and
effort to make sure that Artcoustic deliver products at the top of their class, with regards to
technological excellence and refined Scandinavian design.
Introducing the latest edition of the Evolve series – the Evolve Time Aligned Array (ETAA).
The ETAA is a precise and well-designed solution for dealing with high-frequency array
phase overlap. By carefully placing high-frequency transducers within a mathematical and
geometric calculated formula, the acoustically impossible is now possible.
The design has been optimised to allow the product to achieve a near-perfect response
curve, without compromising on any of the existing high-end features including extreme
sound pressure levels, sensitivity, extended frequency response, controlled directivity,
exceptional speed, and transient response. All arranged within a well-designed, slimline
cabinet.
with endless options to customise your speaker. Choose from an unlimited range of colours,
matching screen covers or select your own artwork.
Overall, the ETAA delivers incredible detail and airy sound that typical high-end Hi-Fi speakers
only offer at short distances. The Artcoustic ETAA delivers above and beyond providing a throw
distance of well beyond 40 meters making this product a natural evolution within the Artcoustic
portfolio of industry-leading products.
PLUG AND PLAY EASY TO INSTALL APPROACH
A SOPHISTICATED AND MINIMAL CABINET DESIGN
EXTENDED FLAT FREQUENCY RESPONSE UP TO 40KHZ
DETAILED AND TRANSPARENT SWEET SPOT,
HIGH SENSITIVITY AND EXCEPTIONAL SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL
LOW DISTORTION
BENCH MARK TRANSIENT RESPONSE
GUIDED DIRECTIVITY
ETAA ADVANTAGES
ARTCOUSTIC LOUDSPEAKERS
FEATURES
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Extra long excursion and aluminium Short
Circuiting Ring, 4-layer voice coil, anodised
aluminium for improved heat dissipation,
combined with Distortion Reduced Motor.
Dual Ring Radiator diaphragm with highly linear
suspension and low loss surrounds for high clarity
and clean transient response. Copper caps for
better HF extension and lower distortion and
wave-guide center plug, copper-clad aluwire.
6 dB/octave low pass and 12 dB/octave
high pass filler.
COMPONENTS OVERVIEW
ARTCOUSTIC LOUDSPEAKERS
WOOFER
HIGH FREQUENCY DRIVER
CROSSOVER
FEATURES
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Low Pass Filter 6 dB/octave 1000 Hz
High Pass 12 dB/octave 4000Hz
Single amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
LF-MF 3 x 3 inch cone, Symmetric Phase Aligned
HF 6 x 1 inch Dual Ring Radiator, Symmetric Phase Aligned
Operating Range 60 Hz (-3dB) to 40 kHz
Nominal Beamwidth Horizontal 80° Vertical 30°
Input Impedance Nominal 4 ohms
Sensitivity 1 Watt @ 4 ohm 91 dB Full Space, 94 dB Half Space
Long Term SPL 90 Watt 102 dB Full Space, 105 dB Half Space
Short Term (Damage) SPL 220 watt 105 dB Full Space, 108 dB Half
Space Recommended High Pass Filter - 100 Hz, 24 dB/octave
SL EVOLVE 3-1
3.5kg
4 ohm
Horizontal 80°
Vertical 30°
H: 370 W: 270 D: 67mm
60 Hz 40 kHz
-3dB 60 Hz
Cabinet: Black, White,
RAL, NCS.
Screen: Black, White,
RAL, NCS,
Artcoustic Art Gallery
LF-MF 3 x 3 inch cone
HF 1 x 1 inch Dual Ring
Radiator
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WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS
TRANSDUCER
INPUT IMPEDANCE
OPERATING RANGE
NOMINAL BEAM
WIDTH
ARTCOUSTIC LOUDSPEAKERS
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TRANSDUCER
CONNECTION
PERFORMANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
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4kg
4 ohm
Horizontal 80°
Vertical 40°
H: 370 W: 270 D: 67mm
60 Hz 40 kHz
-3dB 60 Hz
Cabinet: Black, White,
RAL, NCS.
Screen: Black, White,
RAL, NCS,
Artcoustic Art Gallery
LF-MF 4 x 3 inch cone
HF 2 x 1 inch Dual Ring
Radiator
Low Pass Filter 6 dB/octave 1000 Hz
High Pass 12 dB/octave 4000Hz
Single amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
LF-MF 4 x 3 inch cone, Symmetric Phase Aligned
HF 2 x 1 inch Dual Ring Radiator, Symmetric Phase Aligned
Operating Range 60 Hz (-3dB) to 40 kHz
Nominal Beamwidth Horizontal 80° Vertical 40°
Input Impedance Nominal 4 ohms
Sensitivity 1 Watt @ 4 ohm 93 dB Full Space, 96 dB Half Space
Long Term SPL 90 Watt 108 dB Full Space, 111 dB Half Space
Short Term (Damage) SPL 90 watt 111 dB Full Space, 114 dB Half Space
Recommended high pass filter - 100 Hz 24 dB / Octave
ARTCOUSTIC LOUDSPEAKERS
CROSSOVER
TRANSDUCER
CONNECTION
PERFORMANCE
SL EVOLVE 4-2
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DIMENSIONS
TRANSDUCER
INPUT IMPEDANCE
OPERATING RANGE
NOMINAL BEAM
WIDTH
SPECIFICATIONS
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Low Pass Filter 6 dB/octave 1000 Hz
High Pass 12 dB/octave 4000Hz
Single amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
LF-MF 6 x 3 inch cone, Symmetric Phase Aligned
HF 3 x 1 inch Dual Ring Radiator, Symmetric Phase Aligned
Operating Range 65 Hz (-3dB) to 40 kHz
Nominal Beamwidth Horizontal 80° Vertical 30°
Input Impedance Nominal 5 ohms
Sensitivity 1 Watt @ 5 ohm 95 dB Full Space, 98 dB Half Space
Long Term SPL 180 Watt 113 dB Full Space, 116 dB Half Space
Short Term (Damage) SPL 220 watt 116 dB Full Space, 119 dB Half Space
Recommended High Pass Filter - 100 Hz, 24 dB/octave
4.5kg
5 ohm
Horizontal 80°
Vertical 30°
H: 370 W: 270 D: 67mm
LF-MF 6 x 3 inch cone
HF 3 x 1 inch Dual Ring
Radiator
65 Hz 40 kHz
-3dB 65 Hz
Cabinet: Black, White,
RAL, NCS.
Screen: Black, White,
RAL, NCS,
Artcoustic Art Gallery
CROSSOVER
TRANSDUCER
CONNECTION
PERFORMANCE
ARTCOUSTIC LOUDSPEAKERS
SL EVOLVE 6-3
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WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS
TRANSDUCER
INPUT IMPEDANCE
OPERATING RANGE
NOMINAL BEAM
WIDTH
SPECIFICATIONS
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5kg
5 ohm
Horizontal 80°
Vertical 25°
H: 370 W: 270 D: 67mm
70 Hz 40 kHz
-3dB 70 Hz
Cabinet: Black, White,
RAL, NCS.
Screen: Black, White,
RAL, NCS,
Artcoustic Art Gallery
LF-MF 8 x 3 inch cone
HF 4 x 1 inch Dual Ring
Radiator
Low Pass Filter 6 dB/octave 1000 Hz
High Pass 12 dB/octave 4000Hz
Single amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
LF-MF 8 x 3 inch cone, Symmetric Phase Aligned
HF 4 x 1 inch Dual Ring Radiator, Symmetric Phase Aligned
Operating Range 70 Hz (-3dB) to 40 kHz
Nominal Beamwidth Horizontal 80° Vertical 25°
Input Impedance Nominal 3.5 ohms
Sensitivity 1 Watt @ 3.5 ohm 96 dB Full Space, 99 dB Half Space
Long Term SPL 240 Watt 117 dB Full Space, 120 dB Half Space
Short Term (Damage) SPL 280 watt 120 dB Full Space, 123 dB Half Space
Recommended High Pass Filter - 100 Hz, 24 dB/octave
SL EVOLVE 8-4
CROSSOVER
TRANSDUCER
CONNECTION
PERFORMANCE
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WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS
TRANSDUCER
INPUT IMPEDANCE
OPERATING RANGE
NOMINAL BEAM
WIDTH
ARTCOUSTIC LOUDSPEAKERS
SPECIFICATIONS
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9kg
4 ohm
Horizontal 80°
Vertical 20°
H: 550 W: 270 D: 72mm
65 Hz 40 kHz
-3dB 65 Hz
Cabinet: Black, White,
RAL, NCS.
Screen: Black, White,
RAL, NCS,
Artcoustic Art Gallery
LF-MF 12 x 3 inch cone
HF 6 x 1 inch Dual Ring
Radiator
Low Pass Filter 6 dB/octave 1000 Hz
High Pass 12 dB/octave 4000Hz
Single amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
LF-MF 12 x 3 inch cone, Symmetric Phase Aligned
HF 6 x 1 inch Dual Ring Radiator, Symmetric Phase Aligned
Operating Range 65 Hz (-3dB) to 40 kHz
Nominal Beamwidth Horizontal 80° Vertical 20°
Input Impedance Nominal 7 ohms
Sensitivity 1 Watt @ 7 ohm 98 dB Full Space, 101 dB Half Space
Long Term SPL 360 Watt 118 dB Full Space, 121 dB Half Space
Short Term (Damage) SPL 400 watt 121 dB Full Space, 124 dB Half Space
Recommended High Pass Filter - 100 Hz, 24 dB/octave
SL EVOLVE 12-6
CROSSOVER
TRANSDUCER
CONNECTION
PERFORMANCE
ARTCOUSTIC LOUDSPEAKERS
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WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS
TRANSDUCER
INPUT IMPEDANCE
OPERATING RANGE
NOMINAL BEAM
WIDTH
SPECIFICATIONS
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Low Pass Filter 6 dB/octave 1000 Hz
High Pass 12 dB/octave 4000Hz
Single amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
LF-MF 16 x 3 inch cone, Symmetric Phase Aligned
HF 8 x 1 inch Dual Ring Radiator, Symmetric Phase Aligned
Operating Range 75 Hz (-3dB) to 40 kHz
Nominal Beamwidth Horizontal 80° Vertical 18°
Input Impedance Nominal 7 ohms
Sensitivity 1 Watt @ 7 ohm 100 dB Full Space, 103 dB Half Space
Long Term SPL 480 Watt 120 dB Full Space, 123 dB Half Space
Short Term (Damage) SPL 520 watt 123 dB Full Space, 126 dB Half Space
Recommended High Pass Filter - 100 Hz, 24 dB/octave
14kg
4 ohm
Horizontal 80°
Vertical 18°
H: 716 W: 270 D: 72mm
75 Hz 40 kHz
-3dB 75 Hz
Cabinet: Black, White,
RAL, NCS.
Screen: Black, White,
RAL, NCS,
Artcoustic Art Gallery
LF-MF 16 x 3 inch cone
HF 8 x 1 inch Dual Ring
Radiator
CROSSOVER
TRANSDUCER
CONNECTION
PERFORMANCE
ARTCOUSTIC LOUDSPEAKERS
FINISH
WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS
TRANSDUCER
INPUT IMPEDANCE
OPERATING RANGE
NOMINAL BEAM
WIDTH
SPECIFICATIONS
SL EVOLVE 16-8
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19kg
4 ohm
Horizontal 80°
Vertical 17°
H: 1048 W: 270 D: 72mm
75 Hz 40 kHz
-3dB 75 Hz
Cabinet: Black, White,
RAL, NCS.
Screen: Black, White,
RAL, NCS,
Artcoustic Art Gallery
LF-MF 24 x 3 inch cone
HF 12 x 1 inch Dual Ring
Radiator
Low Pass Filter 6 dB/octave 1000 Hz
High Pass 12 dB/octave 4000Hz
Single amped Gold Plated Push Terminals
LF-MF 24 x 3 inch cone, Symmetric Phase Aligned
HF 12 x 1 inch Dual Ring Radiator, Symmetric Phase Aligned
Operating Range 75 Hz (-3dB) to 40 kHz
Nominal Beamwidth Horizontal 80° Vertical 17°
Input Impedance Nominal 5 ohms
Sensitivity 1 Watt @ 5 ohm 104 dB Full Space, 107 dB Half Space
Long Term SPL 720 Watt 124 dB Full Space, 127 dB Half Space
Short Term (Damage) SPL 760 watt 127 dB Full Space, 130 dB Half Space
Recommended High Pass Filter - 100 Hz, 24 dB/octave
CROSSOVER
TRANSDUCER
CONNECTION
PERFORMANCE
FINISH
WEIGHT
DIMENSIONS
TRANSDUCER
INPUT IMPEDANCE
OPERATING RANGE
NOMINAL BEAM
WIDTH
ARTCOUSTIC LOUDSPEAKERS
SPECIFICATIONS
SL EVOLVE 24-12
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370
35
150150
132.50
SL Evolve 3-1
front view
isometric view
side view
top view
rear view
dimension are in mm
270 81
72
35 100
6mm inserts
for wall bracket
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SL Evolve 4-2
front view
isometric view
side view
top view
rear view
dimension are in mm
370
35
150150
132.50
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270 81
72 35 100
6mm inserts
for wall bracket

270 81
72 35 100
6mm inserts
for wall bracket
SL Evolve 6-3
front view
isometric view
side view
top view
rear view
dimension are in mm
370
35
150150
132.50
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SL Evolve 8-4
front view
isometric view
side view
top view
rear view
dimension are in mm
270 81
72 35 100
6mm inserts
for wall bracket
370
35
150150
132.50
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SCHEMATICS
SL Evolve 12-6
top view
front view side view rear view isometric view
dimension are in mm
550
35
240
240
75
270
87
72
100 100

SL Evolve 16-8
top view
front view side view rear view isometric view
dimension are in mm
716
35
323
323
158
270
87
72 100 100
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SL Evolve 24-12
top view
front view side view rear view isometric view
dimension are in mm
SCHEMATICS
1048
489489 35
324
270
87
72 100 100

Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Optimized array distance
Optimized array distance
Distance from the array along the central axis (between the two central tweeters) (m).
Distance from the array along the central axis (between the two central tweeters) (m).
20000
16000
12500
10000
8000
6300
5000
4000
3150
2500
2000
1600
1250
1000
20000
16000
12500
10000
8000
6300
5000
4000
3150
2500
2000
1600
1250
1000
SPL (dB)
115-120
110-115
105-110
100-105
95-100
90-95
85-90
80-85
75-80
70-75
65-70
SPL (dB)
115-120
110-115
105-110
100-105
95-100
90-95
85-90
80-85
75-80
70-75
65-70
on-axis SPL of the array at distances 0 - 12m
on-axis SPL of the array at distances 0 - 12m
VERTICAL ARRAY
VERTICAL ARRAY
TIME ALIGNED ARRAY VS. DISTANCE
ATMOS Reference SPL 105dB
ATMOS Reference SPL 105dB
Optimized array 1.5m to 5m
Optimized array 2m to 5.5m
ARTCOUSTIC LOUDSPEAKERS
SL EVOLVE 42 ARRAY
SL EVOLVE 63 ARRAY
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Optimized array 3.5m to 10m
Optimized array 2.5m to 6.5m
ATMOS Reference SPL 105dB
20000
16000
12500
10000
8000
6300
5000
4000
3150
2500
2000
1600
1250
1000
20000
16000
12500
10000
8000
6300
5000
4000
3150
2500
2000
1600
1250
1000
SPL (dB)
115-120
110-115
105-110
100-105
95-100
90-95
85-90
80-85
75-80
70-75
65-70
on-axis SPL of the array at distances 0 - 12m
on-axis SPL of the array at distances 0 - 12m
Distance from the array along the central axis (between the two central tweeters) (m).
Distance from the array along the central axis (between the two central tweeters) (m).
VERTICAL ARRAY
VERTICAL ARRAY
TIME ALIGNED ARRAY VS. DISTANCE
SL EVOLVE 84 ARRAY
SL EVOLVE 126 ARRAY
Optimized array distance
ARTCOUSTIC LOUDSPEAKERS
ATMOS Reference SPL 105dB
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Optimized array distance
SPL (dB)
115-120
110-115
105-110
100-105
95-100
90-95
85-90
80-85
75-80
70-75
65-70
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