Wharfedale GPL-12 BK, 12-Inches Active Full-Range Speaker

The Wharfedale GPL-12 is a powerful and reliable 12-inch loudspeaker designed for professional audio applications. Known for its robust construction and high-quality components, the GPL-12 offers exceptional sound clarity and consistency, making it suitable for a wide range of events and environments. It features a well-balanced frequency response and can handle high power levels, ensuring excellent performance in both live sound and fixed installations. The GPL-12 is designed to provide deep, clear bass and crisp high frequencies, delivering a balanced and immersive audio experience. Whether for touring, installations, or mobile setups, the GPL-12 offers the performance and durability demanded by professional audio engineers.

Birch Plywood

All GPL models use premium Baltic birch plywood construction. Not only does this create a solid and durable cabinet, but it also contributes to the overall sound and character. GPL is also covered in our most durable and hard-wearing Rhino Rock paint finish. This ensures that a GPL loudspeaker will always look as good as the day you installed it.

Installation Hardware

Installations can be complicated enough, so Wharfedale Pro have made GPL series as easy as possible.

GPL-5 and GPL-8 are quickly fixed to a wall using the WPB-3 wall bracket or the included steel yoke.  GPL-12, GPL-12HQ, GPL-15 and GPL-15HQ are quickly fixed to a wall using the WPB-1 wall bracket or the included steel yoke. These models are also compatible with PowerDrive Series 100 or Omni mount Series 60 installation brackets.

System Solutions

Building a system?  How about this one for inspiration? GPL is engineered for any scale of system.  Live or install, there is a GPL solution. The system in the diagram uses our Wharfedale Pro DP series amplifiers with downloadable presets for DP-N and DP-F models.

Product Specifications:

System Type: 12″ coaxial passive

Configuration: Two-way

Frequency Response (+/-3 dB) (DP-N preset): 55 Hz – 20 KHz

Frequency Range (- 10 dB) (DP-N preset): 35 Hz – 25 KHz

Sensitivity 2.83 V/1 m: 98 dB

Calculated Maximum SPL @1 m: 131 dB

System Peak SPL: 137 dB

System Rated Impedance: 8 Ω

Low Frequency Transducer:

Size: 312 mm / 12”

Voice Coil Size: 101.6 mm / 4.0”

LF Frame Material: Aluminum

High Frequency Transducer:

HF Driver Type: Compression Driver

Coil Size: 72.2 mm / 2.87″

Exit Size: 38.1 mm / 1.5″

Diaphragm Material: Composite titanium / polyester

Waveguide Type: Spherical (Constant Directivity for some versions)

Nominal Coverage (H x V): 60° conical (80° x 40° for some versions)

Special Features:

Copper Demodulating rings in both LF and HF units

Waterproof LF cone

FEA optimized, Shared High-performing Ferrite magnet system design

Driver Brand: Beyma

Power:

System Continuous Power (W): 450 W

System Programme Power (W): 900 W

System Peak Power (W): 1800 W

Crossover Frequency: 1.2 KHz

Recommended HPF = BW18dB/oct.: 30 Hz

Input Connector: 2 x SpeakON compatible / 1 x Barrier Strip

Rigging & Hardware:

4 x M10 threaded rigging points

4 x M8 threaded points for WPB-1 or Omnimount Series 60/Powerdrive Series 100 products

Included Accessories: GPL-12 horizontal flying yoke

Handle: 1 on back

Enclosure:

Cabinet Type: Trapezoid

Enclosure Material and Finish: 15 mm plywood / Rhino Rock

Colour Options: Black paint, White on request

Grille Material & Finish: Powder-coated steel

Product Weight: 22.0 kg / 48.4 lbs.

Product Dimensions: 14″ x 15″ x 19″

Shipping Weight: 23.64 kg / 52.1 lbs.

Shipping Dimensions: 17" x 17” x 22” inches.