EarthQuake Titan Telesto User Manual

Titan

Telesto Manual

High Fidelity Speakers

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Table of Contents

Introduction.............................................................................................

Safety Instructions..................................................................................

Unpacking Tips, Safety Instructions.......................................................

Design and Driver Units..........................................................................

Room Set-up Options.............................................................................

Amplifier Set-up Options.........................................................................

Dimensions and Specifications...............................................................

Warranty Information...............................................................................

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The Sound That Will Move You.

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This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Earthquake Sound Corporation. The

information is subject to change without notice. Earthquake Sound Corporation assumes no responsibility for
errors that may appear within this document.

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Introduction
The anticipation is over and I sincerely appreciate

your patience. You and I share a passion for high
fidelity; we love music and we strive to perfect its
reproduction: they call us “Audiophiles.” I just couldn’t
let this fascination of mine make its way to the sales
floor without sweating the details from every angle
possible. This “labor of love” took me a few years, and
it was worth the wait.

Ladies & Gentlemen, I present to you the Telesto
Towers, part of the Titan Series. Many sleepless
nights have brought the perfect sound reproduction
machine to a reality.

Earthquake Sound Corporation was founded in 1984 by Joseph J. Sahyoun, a
brilliant engineer and a well-respected researcher/developer of audio technologies.
Mr. Sahyoun's infatuation with audio, his relentless pursuit of perfection, and his
love for music drove him to excel Earthquake Sound as a leader in this industry.
Hence the hi-fi speakers: TITAN towers a.k.a. Telesto.

Over the years, many of you have provided us with design
requirements, new product development ideas and
tremendous feedback that helped us to improved our
products. We are very grateful for your support and
feedback.

From all of us here at Earthquake Sound Corporation:
Thank you.

Joseph J. Sahyoun

President & Chief Engineer

Safety Instructions

Safety First

This documentation contains general safety, installation, and operating instructions for the Telesto Towers.
It is important to read this users’ manual before attempting to use these products. Pay particular attention
to the safety instructions.

Symbols Explained:

Appears on the component to indicate the presence of uninsulated,
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be
sufficient to constitute a risk of shock.

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could result in injury or death.

Calls attention to a procedure, practice, condition or the like that, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could result in damage to or
destruction of part or all of the product.

Note: Calls attention to information that is essential to highlight.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions in their entirety.

2) Store this manual and packaging in a safe place.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow instructions (do not take short cuts).

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with a dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturers instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatuses that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider that the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pint
where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments & accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12) Use only compatible rack or cart for final resting position.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lighting storm or when unused
for long period of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personal. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way
such as; power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture.

This triangle, which appears on your component,

alerts you to the presence of uninsulated,

dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -

voltage that may be sufficient to

constitute a risk of shock.

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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This triangle, which appears on your component,

alerts you to important operating and

maintenance instructions in this

accompanying literature.

Unpacking system components

• Keep the original carton and packing materials for future
shipment or storage.

• Check for any visual signs of damage. If you encounter any
concealed damage, consult your Earthquake Sound dealer
before proceeding with unit installation.

• Retain the sales receipt as it established the duration of the
limited warranty and provided information for insurance
purposes.

System installation considerations

There are several factors to consider before installing the Earthquake
Sound Telesto Towers.

• What are the intended listening zones?

• What system options and accessories might be required for
features such as local sources, etc.?

• From where in each zone will the listener prefer to control the
system? Where will the remote gains be located? Where will the
speakers be located?

• Where will the source equipment be located?

Connection tips

• Keep all power cords away from all signal cables to prevent

humming from induced noise.

• Choose reliable signal cables cords (Earthquake Sound also
specializes in high-performance RCA cables and patches).

• All speaker wires that are ran through the walls should be twisted
type to reduce potential hum noise pick up.

• Label both ends of all wires with the corresponding room
location.

• It is best to use a grounded electrical outlet to power the
amplifier. Lack of input ground reference could be unsafe.
Consult with your electrical contractor about proper grounding.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Telesto Design

arthquake Sound presents its next creation from allows the sound to travel in tubular shaped spheres.
the TITAN series, the Telesto towers.

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In an array type design, SPL losses due to the distance
Their sleek, slim exteriors are matched only by their
performance. The main Telesto cabinets are built
from multi-laminations of steam bent, high density
fiber board. These laminations offer extreme rigidity
as well as lower cabinet vibrations. These single
pieces of egg shaped walls offer minimum wall
reflections and allow the cabinets to be transparent,
dynamic, and neutral.

To maximize floor coupling in low frequencies, the
Telestos are equipped with XLT EQ8 extra long
excursion subwoofers that create tight, fast, and
accurate low frequency extension. The EQ8’s are
mounted 90º off-axis from the front of the speakers.
This allows for a slim profile while delivering massive
bass response. With a name like Earthquake,
audiophiles tend to expect more, and the Telesto
delivers.

The mid-band of the Telestos are equipped with an
array of type loaded two 4” Kevlar drivers. The array
type design calls for identically designed stacked
speakers to play into the room. The array shares the
three dimensional space in front of the speakers, this

between the speakers and the listeners are 4 times lower

than conventional design. The dual carbon fiber drivers

are fast, neutral, and voice tuned.

The Telestos are crowned with two conically shaped

epoxy cabinets that harbor the T1 tweeter and the M2

midrange. The T1 and M2 are placed at about 3 feet

elevation from the base. This allows the speaker to

produce linear response that is not obstructed by furniture

and that is more direct to a sitting listener. The M2 is a

1.25” super midrange that delivers upper mids, and the T1

is a 1” silk dome with a Neo motor structure.

The design of the T1 tweeter module on top of the cabinet

in a separate enclosure achieves perfect positioning for

wider dispersion and better image stability. The T1 is

tuned to allow correct phase integration with M2, the

midrange driver. The enclosure designs are optimized to

deliver the ultimate in sound quality. Each Telesto is voice

tuned to deliver a transparent performance.

As AV front speakers or a conventional stereo system, the

Telestos will deliver a benchmark in performance and

style that is unprecedented.

Telesto Driver Units

T1: 1” silk dome, NEO super tweeter.
Frequency range: 3KHz-35KHz.
Fo=2.1KHz.

M2: 1.25” silk dome, compression tweeter,
phase correction, horn loaded.
Frequency range: 1.4KHz-10KHz.
Fo=1.25KHz.

M4: Dual 4” Kevlar midrange, Long
Excursion.
Frequency range: 100Hz-2KHz.
Fo=130Hz.

EQ-8 XLT: fiberglass cone midbass,
8” black fiberglass cone side woofer.
Frequency range: 30Hz-150Hz.
Fo=28Hz.

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Room Setup Options

LEFT

RIGHT

(Side Subwoofers face outwards, toward the wall.)

0°

LEFT

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

0°

RIGHT

= Subwoofer Sound Wave

= Speaker Sound Wave

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Amplifier Set-up Options

Single Amp. Option

For one Amplifier/Power Source per
system or per tower, leave gold
bridging bars on. Connect to the
Amplifier/Power Source from either
the high or the low terminals.

Power:
Impedance:
Frequency Response:

S/N:

HI

LO

back view

500W

4 Ohm

25Hz-40kHz

88dB/1m/2.83VSensitivity:

Bi-Amp. Option

The Telesto is designed to accept
two separate Amplifier/Power
Sources. For a Bi-Amplifier option,
take off gold bridging bars by
unscrewing terminals. Connect the
terminals to Amplifiers as shown
below. Be sure to tighten terminals
after bridging bars are off.

Amplifier/

Power Source

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Power:
Impedance:
Frequency Response:

S/N:

HI

25Hz-40kHz

88dB/1m/2.83VSensitivity:

500W

4 Ohm

Amplifier/

Power Source

LO

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Telesto Dimensions and Specifications

front view

7.7”/195mm

44.7”/1135mm

50.5”/1282mm

4.25”/108mm

5.7”/145mm

5.4”/138mm

side view

15.9”/403mm

44.7”/1135mm

back view

19.7”/500mm

top view

18.3”/465mm

10.6”/270mm

18.3”/465mm

Telesto Specifications

Frequency:

Nominal Impedance:

Crossover frequency:

Recommended amplifier power:

Dimensions

Height:

Width:
Depth:

Net weight:

Available finish:

1.7”/44mm

1.7”/44mm

25Hz-40kHz
94dB+/-3dBSensitivity:
4 Ohms
350Hz, 3.2kHz, 10kHz

100WRMS and up to 500WRMS

50.5in/1282mm

7.7in/195mm

18.3in/465mm
31kgs/68.3lbs

Fine high gloss 3mm black lacquer paint

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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5 Year Warranty Information

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FOR YOUR RECORDS:
Date of Puchase:
Authorized Dealer/Installer Name:
Dealer/Installer’s address:

Dealer/Installer’s phone number:

Serial number:

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Sound That Will Move You

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