Elan Elios E75C, Elios E74C, Elios E73D, Elios E72C, Elios E71C Installation Manual
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Contents
Introduction ....................................................................... 2-4
Features .................................................................................. 4
Installation ....................................................................... 5-21
Wiring Speakers ..................................................................... 5
Mounting Speakers ............................................................... 10
Positioning Speakers ............................................................ 18
Setting Switches ................................................................... 20
Painting ................................................................................ 21
Specifications .............................................................. 22-26
Limited Warranty ............................................... Back Page
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1. Introduction
The Evolution of Architectural Audio
For years, in-wall and in-ceiling speakers were thought of as an acceptable lowercost, lesser quality alternative to free-standing speakers for homeowners who wanted
their music heard, but not seen, throughout the house.
Over the years, things have changed significantly in the speaker arena. Digital audio
has brought crystal-clear portable sound directly to the ears of millions. Expectations
of what people want to hear in the confines of their homes – whether in the bedroom,
kitchen, bathroom or garage – have grown. Whole-house audio is no longer background music, and discriminating listeners expect more.
Elios™ has been carefully developed in direct response to these higher expectations.
Designed and Built With an Understanding of the Applications
Great speakers are much more than the sum of their parts. Technologically advanced
cone materials and computer-designed crossover networks are of little value if the end
result is a speaker that is difficult to install and unpleasing to the ears.
The Elios line of Architectural In-Wall and In-Ceiling Speakers were designed and built
with an understanding of all the applications. The most technologically advanced cone
materials have been used for all drivers; and the aid of a computer when designing our
crossover networks. And that was only the beginning.
Taking the holistic approach, our guiding tenet when developing Elios was that a whole
system of values must be analyzed rather than simply its individual components. Everything from the exacting needs of the installer to the discriminating ear of the listener
must be carefully and thoroughly considered if we were to take architectural audio to a
completely new level.
Our research shows that most people we know don’t listen to music in an acousticallyperfectsound lab. They listen while lying in bed, or standing at the kitchen counter, or
while taking a bath. In addition to using anechoic chamber measurements to aid in the
design, every Elios speaker was voiced under real-life listening conditions – in a real
room with real furniture and real pictures hanging on the wall.
Most of the Custom Audio/Video Contractors we know don’t install architectural speakers in a test lab with free-standing drywall platforms and pre-cut ceiling tiles. Every
Elios speaker was installation tested under real-life installation conditions – in a real
home with real walls and high ceilings.
At ELAN, we felt it was about time that expectations were met like never before.
Introducing ELIOS - designed to meet your highest expectations.
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Elios Architectural Speakers
In-Ceiling • In-Ceiling Dual Voice Coil • In-Wall
Introducing the Elios line of Architectural Speakers; ten in-wall and in-ceiling speaker
models designed to meet the exacting needs of Homeowner and Custom Installer alike.
ELIOS ARCHITECTURAL & CINEMA SPEAKERS
Elios Architectural Speakers
7´´ In–Ceiling w/ Pivoting Woofers
7´´ In–Ceiling w/ Stationary Woofers
7´´ In–Walls
Rough-In Bracket
E75C
E74C
E73C
E73D
E72C
E71C
E70C
E72D
E72W
E71W
BKT7W
BKT7C
BKT7PC
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Features
• 1" Tweeter / 7" Woofer 2-Way Speaker Design
Greater Power-Handling & Natural Vocals
• Custom Crossover Networks
Less Distortion & Better Sound Quality
• EQ/BASS/TREBLE Switches
Customize Sound to Match Every Application
• Directional Sound
Enhanced Stereo Imaging
• Bigger Magnets
Higher Output & Punchier Bass
• Easy-Stay Grilles
Grilles Install Easily & Stay in Place
• Easy-Release Clamping Legs
High-Strength Legs Won’t Break
• Easy-Cut Flanges
Provide Sleek In-Wall/In-Ceiling Appearance
• Easy-Paint Bezels
Allows a Wide range of Paint to Properly Adhere
• Easy-Catch Debris Screens
Prevents Damage to Speaker
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
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2. Installation
The Installation process is divided into two distinct processes; Wiring and Mounting.
After carefully considering the intended application (Home Theater, ambient background music, critical listening, multi-channel or stereo, etc.) specific mounting locations can be decided upon. Once the specific locations are determined, installation can
commence.
Wiring Speakers
Before actually running any wire or cable, take the time to look around each room or
area of the house and plan the wire paths for maximum efficiency. Look for routes
through uncluttered parts of the stud wall or ceiling that allow you to group all lowvoltage wires wherever possible. It is a good practice to label both ends of all cables
and to protect wires by tying a plastic bag over the ends.
Note 1: Low voltage wiring must be run in accordance with the National Electrical Code as well as any other applicable provisions of the local building codes in
your area. In some cases (such as commercial installations), running the wire
in conduit may be required. If you have any questions concerning the wiring of
speakers in your home, contact your local building and inspection department.
Note 2: It is recommended that you use quality CL2 or CL3 rated stranded
speaker wire when installing ELAN TheaterPoint speakers.Solid-core “Romex”
type wire is not acceptable! Use at least 16AWG speaker wire for runs up to
100 feet, and at least 14 AWG speaker wire for runs up to 200 feet. If you must
cross high-voltage lines, always do so at a 90 degree angle to avoid audible hum
through the speakers!
REAR
LEFT
SPK
Plastic BagLabel
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Wiring w/ Rough-In Brackets
The audio/speaker cable runs should be routed from the head-end location (where the
amplifer is placed) to the speaker rough-in brackets (if used). At the speaker locations,
securely fasten the speaker wire to the rough-in bracket.
WARNING: Do Not Run Speaker
Wires Through Holes Shared
By High-Voltage Wiring!
Speaker
Wire
Min
12”
High
Voltage
Wiring
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Ceiling
Speaker
Wire
Speaker
Cutout
Wiring w/Out Rough-In Brackets
If speaker rough-in brackets are not being utilized, speaker wire runs should be stapled in a loose zigzag between the studs or joists where the speaker is to be mounted
in order to make it easier to find the cable after the drywall is installed. Zig-zagging the
cable also allows flexibility in the placement of the speaker.
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Stereo Speaker Pairs
There are three common scenarios for connecting stereo speaker pairs to a distributed
audio system:
• One 4-conductor speaker wire runs from the amplifier to one
speaker w/ 2 conductors connected. The second 2-conductors
are spliced and connected to a 2-conductor speaker wire that
runs to the second speaker.
Amplifier
• Two separate two-conductor speaker wires run from the amplifier
to each stereo speaker.
Amplifier
Volume
Control
• One four-conductor speaker wire runs from the amplifier to a
stereo volume control, then one two-conductor speaker wire
runs to each stereo speaker.
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