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The Sound That Will Move You
AUDIO PRODUCTS
Earthquake Sound reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice.
Copyright © Earthquake Sound Corporation
Earthquake Sound Corporation • 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward CA, 94545 • Phone: 510-732-1000 Fax: 510-732-1095
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Table of Content
Earthquake Sound Corporation, Consumer Warranty and Guidelines
Page# ……Warranty description
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Page# 4……Some History
Page# 5……Features and Specifications
Page# 6……Installation
Five (5) year limited warranty:
Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio Products be free from defects in material and
workmanship, under normal and proper use, for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase (as shown on the original bill of sale
with serial number affixed/written on it). The five (5) year warranty period is valid only if an authorized Earthquake dealer properly installs the
product, and the warranty registration card is properly filled out and sent to Earthquake Sound Corporation. If a non-authorized party installs
the product a ninety (90) day warranty period will be applied.
(A) Five (5) years limited warranty plan coverage guidelines:
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First year: Earthquake pays for labor, parts, and ground freight (only in US mainland, not including Alaska and Hawaii).
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Second year: Earthquake pays for labor and parts only, customer must pay freight both ways.
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Third, fourth & fifth year: Earthquake pays labor only. Customer must pay for parts and freight both ways.
(B) Warning:
Products (sent for repair) that are tested by Earthquake technicians and deemed to have no problem(s) will not be covered by the
five (5) year limited warranty. Customer will be charged a minimum of one (1) hour of labor (ongoing rates) plus shipping charges back to
customer.
(C) Earthquake will repair or replace - at our option - all defective products/parts subject to the following provisions:
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Defective products/parts have not been altered or repaired by other than an Earthquake factory approved technician.
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Products/parts are not subjected to negligence, misuse, improper use, or accident, damaged by improper line voltage, used with
incompatible products, or have its serial number or any part of it altered, defaced or removed, or have been used in any way that is
contrary to Earthquake's written instructions.
(D) Warranty Limitations:
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Warranty does not cover products that have been modified or abused. Including but not limited to the following:
Damages to speaker cabinet and cabinet finish due to misuse, abuse, or use of improper use of cleaning materials/methods.
Bent speaker frame, broken speaker connectors, holes in speaker cone, surround & dust cap, burnt speaker voice coil.
Fading, deterioration of speaker components & finish due to improper exposure to elements.
Bent amplifier casing, damaged finish on the casing due to abuse, misuse, or improper use of cleaning material.
Burnt tracers on PCB.
Product/part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping conditions.
Subsequent damage to other products.
warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled & returned to Earthquake with
a copy of the sales invoice. Warranty card is located on the last page of this manual.
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(E) Service Request:
To receive product/s service, contact Earthquake service department at (510) 732-1000 and request an RMA number (Return
Material Authorization), items shipped without a valid RMA number will be refused. Make sure you provide us with your complete/correct
shipping address, a valid phone number, and a brief description of the problem you are experiencing with the product. In most cases, our
technicians might be able to resolve the problem over the phone, thus eliminating the need to ship the product.
(F) Shipping Instructions:
Product/s must be packaged in its original protective box(s) to minimize transport damage. Shipper claims regarding items
damaged in transit must be presented to carrier. Earthquake Sound Corporation reserves the right to refuse product improperly packed.
Original bill of sale must accompany product returned for service. We encourage you to include with the package a written description of the
problem. Ship product to: Earthquake Sound Corp. 2727 Mc Cone Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545. Ph (510) 732-1000. You are responsible for
the cost of shipping the product to Earthquake Sound Corporation.
(G) Disputes Resolution:
All disputes - between clients and Earthquake Sound Corporation - resulting from the five (5) years limited warranty policy
must be resolved according to the laws & regulations of the county of Alameda -California.
Please keep this warranty information in your files for
f u t u r e r e f e r e n c e i f n e c e s s a r y. I t i s
recommended that you stick your serial number here for
future reference.
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SERIAL NUMBER
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Features, Sound Quality and High Performance
IMÃGE-846X
Thank you for choosing Earthquake as your In summarizing our company story, one word
primary source for audio excellence and home theater pops up: Value; but it does not stop there… Performance,
solutions. The Imãge line of in-wall and ceiling speaker Advanced Technology, and the Highest Quality best
systems is the recipient of numerous design and describe the Imãge speaker systems. As a high-end audio
engineering awards since it’s conception, including the manufacturing company, we focus our attention on details.
prestigious “1998 CEMA Design and Engineering
Excellence Award” and the “2000 Design and Engineering Reviews:
Showcase Award”, just to name a few.
for years, Earthquake products enjoyed - and still
The Imãge speakers are designed and suited to are enjoying- rave reviews from the industry leading
use in any home theater application you could possibly publications. Home Theater Magazine, Widescreen
think of. All In-wall and ceiling speakers are crafted to fit Review, Stereophile Guide, Digital Home Entertainment
flush - nearly invisible, and to bring a more comfortable and and many other notable magazines had nothing but praise
un-ubstructed feel to your home. These speakers can be when testing the Earthquake products. When it comes to
painted to match interiors , if the stock white is not your speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers, Earthquake
“cup of tea”. established leadership in performance and in value
ranking it the #1 product in the industry.
Imãge speaker systems deliver unmatched
performance. Their ability to reproduce the full range of
music with no strain or distortion earns them high marks in Awards:
multitasking. Imãge speakers gently lend them selves to
the interior of any home. They bring the excitement and the The prestigious Consumer Electronics
drama of crisp clean music to your kitchen, bedroom, or Manufacturers Association CEMA bestowed several
any other room. Design and Engineering Excellence awards on the Nova
products. This was no accident, it is the natural result of
Earthquake is a subsidiary of the Hohmann years of accumulated R&D in the mobile audio arena; a
International group - manufacturers of fine home and massive knowledge of audio and electronics that was
mobile audio products - well known in the mobile audio applied to home audio products. Suffice to say, Hohmann
industry by Earthquake Sound Corporation. International and its subsidiaries have accumulated over
20 awards in Design & Engineering Excellence.
Features and Specifications
Features:
* Electroplated carbon fiber cones
* One eight inch woofer with powder
coated phase plug.
* One 4x6 elliptical mid-range, for wider
sound dispersion (first in class).
* One inch (1”) Silk dome swivel tweeter
with neodymium magnet.
* Elaborate filter network:
- High pass 18dB/Oct. @ 1kHz
- Low pass 18dB/Oct. @ 1kHz
* ±3dB woofer and tweeter level
adjustments.
* Corrective ON-AXIS tweeter positioning
for better staging and imaging.
Imãge-846 Specifications
Model
Image-846*
* Easy to use TURN-N-LOCK™ installation
mechanism.
* Includes 1/8” thick non-resonating back
box
* Paintable to match any decor
Correction switches provide
the ability to correct imperfections
found in your system amplifier and
even human hearing.
Long excursion rubber Surround
Electro-plated Carbon Fiber cone
Powder Coated Phase Plug
Clarity
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Image IW-846 In-Wall System
Speed
Wide Dispersion
Bandwidth
Sensitivity
Nominal Impedance
Power Recommendations
Woofer
Tweeter
Midrange
Grill Frame Dimensions
Cut Out Dimensions
Mounting Depth
* Sold in pairs only.
White Finish
18 to 22kHz
89 dB @ 1W/1M
8-Oohm
5-500 watts
One 8” Carbon Fiber
One 1” pivoting Silk Dome
One 4 x 6” ” (101.6 x 152.39mm)
15 3/4 x 10 1/2” (400.5 x 266.7mm)”
14 3/4” x 9 1/2” (374.65 x 241.29mm)
3 3/4” (95.25mm)
Paintable
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INSTALLATION
Installation:
) Locate & mark the 2x4’s,
outline the hole using the
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s u p p l i e d s p e a k e r
template–stay clear from the 2x4s.
) Using a drywall saw, cut out
the opening.
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Final
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) Attach speaker wire, and insert
the Image-846 speaker into the
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wall opening.
) Align the speaker in position,
and tighten the screws evenly to
secure the unit.
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) Align the grille in position.
Gently push the cover into
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