ELAN Home Systems THP650LS, THP525LS User Manual

ELAN HOME SYSTEMS INSTALLATION MANUAL THP525LS/THP650LS

Contents

Introduction ....................................................................... 2-4

Specifi cations ......................................................................... 2

Features .................................................................................. 4

Installation ....................................................................... 5-10

Wiring ...................................................................................... 5

Mounting .................................................................................. 7

Pointing Speakers ................................................................... 8

Setting Switches ................................................................... 10

Applications ................................................................... 11-24

Stereo ...................................................................................... 11

Home Theater ........................................................................ 13

Limited Lifetime Warranty ............................. Back Page

WARNING: Do Not Exceed Speaker’s
Rated Power! Damage to Speaker
and/or Amplifier Could Occur.

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Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing ELAN TheaterPoint
speakers. The TheaterPoint speaker line has been designed spe­cifi cally to match the needs of dedicated Home Theater and critical
listening areas within the home. Using state-of-the-art materials like
woven Kevlar fi ber cones, neodymium magnets, and aluminum phase
plugs each speaker seamlessly reproduces movie soundtracks and
music with the clarity and precision demanded in today’s multi-chan­nel environments. Advanced features such as three-way EQ switches,
bass limiting circuits, custom Q crossovers, and pivoting tweeters al­low fl exibility and customization for virtually any circumstance where
accurate audio reproduction is paramount.

TheaterPoint speakers have been designed as a family. Each speaker
complements the others. All use similar components to create a
coherent audio experience no matter what the content. TheaterPoint
speakers are also designed to provide custom solutions for virtually
any multi-room environment. In-wall, in-ceiling, on-wall, and free­standing speakers combine to create the exact setup that each home
requires. No matter which combination is appropriate, TheaterPoint
speakers provide sonic accuracy and reproduce all audio sources to
ELAN’s exacting standards.

Specifi cations

THP525LS

System Type ....................................... 2 Way Acoustic Suspension, Dual Woofer

w/ Pivoting Tweeter

Woofer

Cone ................................... 2 X 5.25" Woven Kevlar w/Aluminum Phase Plug

Magnet .................................................................................... Shielded Ceramic

Surround ......................................................................................... Butyl Rubber

Basket ......................................................................................... Cast Aluminum

Tweeter

Diaphragm ..........................................1" (25mm) Pivoting Woven Kevlar Dome

Magnet .............................................................................. Shielded Neodymium

Crossover ............................................................... 3rd Order Custom Q @ 2.4kHz

Switches ............................................. EQ (Bright/Neutral/Warm) & Bass Limiting

Nominal Impedance .................................................................................. 6 Ohms

Sensitivity ....................................................................................................... 88dB

Frequency Response ..................................................................... 58Hz to 20kHz

Power Handling ............................................................................... 80 Watts RMS

Dimensions

W/H/D ............................................................................ 6 7/8" x 19 1/2" x 8 1/2"

(175mm x 495mm x 216mm)

Weight ....................................................................................... 24 lbs. (10.87kg)

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Specifi cations (cont’d.)

THP650LS

System Type ....................................... 2 Way Acoustic Suspension, Dual Woofer

w/ Pivoting Tweeter

Woofer

Cone ....................................... 2 X 6.5" Woven Kevlar w/Aluminum Phase Plug

Magnet ....................................................................... Shielded Double Ceramic

Surround .......................................................................... Inverted Butyl Rubber

Basket ......................................................................................... Cast Aluminum

Tweeter

Diaphragm ........................................ 1" (25mm) Pivoting Woven Kevlar Dome

Magnet .............................................................................. Shielded Neodymium

Crossover .............................................................. 3rd Order Custom Q @ 2.2kHz

Switches ................................................. EQ (Live/Neutral/Dead) & Bass Limiting

Nominal Impedance .................................................................................. 6 Ohms

Sensitivity ....................................................................................................... 90dB

Frequency Response ..................................................................... 50Hz to 20kHz

Power Handling ............................................................................. 110 Watts RMS

Dimensions

W/H/D .......................................................................... 7 3/4" x 19 1/2" x 12 1/2"

(197mm x 495mm x 318mm)

Weight ........................................................................................ 28 lbs. (12.7kg)

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Features

• Long Throw Woven Kevlar Cone Woofers

• Kevlar Fiber Dome Pivoting Tweeters w/ Neo

Magnet & Fluid Cooling

• Woofer Aluminum Phase Plugs

• Cast Aluminum Basket

• Custom Q High Order Crossovers

• Inverted Butyl Rubber Surrounds

• EQ Switch

• Bass Limiting Switch

• OmniMount Compatible

• ‘TheaterPoint’ Pointing Laser Included

• Gloss Black Finish

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Installation

The Installation process is divided into two distinct processes:

Wiring

Mounting

After carefully considering the intended application (defi ning a
Listening Area, Home Theater/Stereo, etc.) specifi c mounting
locations can be decided upon. Once the specifi c locations are
determined, installation can commence.

Wiring

Before actually running any wire or cable, take the time to look around
each room or area of the house and plan your wire paths for maxi­mum effi ciency. Look for routes through uncluttered parts of the stud
wall or ceiling that allow you to group all low-voltage 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.

Plastic BagLabel

REAR

LEFT

SPK

Note 1: Low voltage wiring must be run in accordance with the Na-
tional 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 CL-2 or CL-3 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!

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Wiring (cont’d.)
When pre-wiring for a Home Theater, run 14-16AWG stranded speak­er wire from the equipment location (head-end) to each speaker
location. Use speaker wall plates in the listening room as termination
points and use ELAN PSP6 or PSP12 Precision Panels for neat and
accurate speaker wire management at the head-end equipment
location.

Note: When pre-wiring for a Home Theater, it is essential to make
direct wire runs from the head-end to each speaker. Do not run
speaker wires in series or parallel, and do not “daisy-chain” speakers
to common wiring.

Bannana

Plug

To

THP525LS/650LS/

650SS

SPK IN

Front

Rear

Bannana

Plug

12-16 AWG

Stranded

Speaker Wire

Speaker

Wall Plates

Bannana

Plug

Rear

Front

Bannana

Plug

To

Home Theater

Receiver
SPK OUT

WARNING: Do Not Run Speaker
Wires Through Holes Shared
By High-Voltage Wiring!

There are instances where TheaterPoint speakers will be connected
directly to an amplifi er. Use a high quality speaker cable of equal
lenghth for each Left and Right speaker directly from the amplifi er
to each speaker. The use of spade lugs or bannana plugs is recom­mended.

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Mounting

There are typically two situations that can exist when mounting cabi­net Home Theater speakers:

Wall Mount
Shelf or Speaker Stand

Wall Mount

Speakers should be placed slightly above ear level when situated in
the listening area, or pointed slightly downward when mounted higher.

Note: ELAN THP525LS and THP650LS TheaterPoint speakers are
compatible with OmniMount 30.0 Series speaker mounts. Please
see the instructions included with the speaker mounts for specifi c
information.

Shelf or Speaker Stand

Make sure that speaker wires are free from obstructions or sharp
bends. When placing speakers on stands or in open areas, ensure
that the speaker wires do not cause a tripping hazard.

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Pointing Speakers

TheaterPoint speakers are specifi cally designed to produce outstand­ing audio quality when properly placed in relationship to the listening
area. Human hearing relies on mid-range and high frequencies to
determine spatial direction (where a sound is coming from). Mid­range and high frequency drivers (tweeters) tend to produce narrow
soundfi elds that sound much better when pointing directly at the
listener whereas low frequency drivers (woofers) envelop much larger
areas and tend to be more omnidirectional. The tweeter can be fi ne­tuned using ELAN’s exclusive TheaterPointer Laser Pointing Device
for pinpoint sonic accuracy in Home Theaters and critical listening
applications.

Pointing the Tweeter

All TheaterPoint speakers include ELAN’s exclusive TheaterPointer
Laser Pointing Device for precise tweeter adjustment. Because the
human ear relies heavily on high frequencies to locate sound, and be­cause high frequency drivers create a narrow soundfi eld, it is impor­tant to align tweeters precisely. Stereo imaging and surround sound
effects and dialogue are greatly improved by pointing the tweeter
correctly.

To Correctly Point the Tweeter:

1. Move the tweeter so that
it points toward the
desired listening position.

2. Turn TheaterPointer on by
pressing the power button.

3. Place the TheaterPointer
into the triangular hole
located on the tweeter’s
protective cover. Notice
the red beam of light
emanating from the
TheaterPointer.

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Pointing the Tweeter (cont’d.)

4. Position the tweeter such that the red spot of light is pointing
directly at the center of the listening area (as shown below).

5. Repeat this process for each TheaterPoint speaker in the system
with the exception of THP650D

and THP650SS.

If Utilizing THP650D In-Wall Dipole or THP650SS Dipole speakers as
side rear channels of a 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 surround sound system, the

tweeters should NOT point directly at the listening position. Instead,
they should point obliquely to the listening area as shown below.

TV

THP650LS

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650SS

THP650LS

THP650LS

X

THP650LS THP650LS

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650SS

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Setting Switches

Once the speakers are wired, mounted, and positioned correctly, use
the EQ switches to fi ne-tune the speakers based on local environ­mental variables such as hardwood fl oors, thick draperies, etc. The
two EQ switches are labelled “EQ” (Equalizer) and “BASS”. The EQ
switch compensates for the “liveness” or “deadness” of the room
while the BASS switch cuts bass by aproximately - 20dB.

EQ Switch

Select the W (Warm) position on the EQ switch to compensate for
“live” rooms where sound bounces and refl ects from hard surfaces
like tile or hardwood fl oors, large glass surfaces/windows, stone or
brick walls, etc. Select the B (Bright) position to compensate for
“dead” rooms where sound is absorbed by soft materials like heavy
drapes, thick carpeting, upholstered furniture, etc. Use the N (Neutral)
position if no compensation is required.

BASS Switch

Select the + position for normal bass operation if the speaker is used
full-range without a subwoofer. Select the 0 position to reduce bass
frequencies by aprox. 20dB. The 0 option is designed to protect the
the speaker during high volume operation and should only be used
when a subwoofer is present in the system.

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Applications

All TheaterPoint speakers have similar “voices” designed to work
together to create a seamless, high-quality Home Theater or critical
listening experience. ELAN strongly recommends installing Theater­Point speakers in matched groups (Left, Center, Right, Rear, Sub) in
order to preserve the acoustic integrity of the source material. The
following section describes each TheaterPoint speaker in appropriate
applications with other TheaterPoint speakers.

Stereo

Certain TheaterPoint speakers lend themselves very well to stereo
critical listening applications. Please keep in mind that a defi ned
stereo listening area must be present in order to acheive maximum
benefi t from stereo placement.

THP525LS/THP650LS

THP650LS

or

THP525LS

THP650LS

or

THP525LS

THP525LS/THP650LS/THP1200SW

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650LS

or

THP525LS

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Stereo Applications (cont’d.)

THP800C

Critcal listening areas require a well-defi ned listening position.
Make sure to point the speakers toward the listening area as shown.

THP800C

THP800C

X

THP800C/THP1200SW

Add a THP1200SW subwoofer to increase bass response. This
adds richness to the music and makes a huge improvement in
sound quality.

THP800C

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP800C

X

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Home Theater

It is essential to use voice-matched speakers in any Home Theater
application. Sound emanates from each speaker in turn, and all
should sound the same. TheaterPoint speakers satisfy this require­ment perfectly, and should be used in combinations shown in the
following section.

Center Channel Positioning

A center channel speaker should be placed as close as possible to
the video display utilized in a Home Theater. In-wall center channel
speakers should be mounted immediately above or below the screen
as shown below. If using a cabinet speaker like ELAN’s THP525LS or
THP650LS as a center channel, position it on a stand immediately be­low the screen. A Center Channel speaker can also mount on a shelf
above the screen - possibly in a cabinet or entertainment center.

In-Wall Center Channel

In-Wall

Center Channel

TV

OR

TV

In-Wall

Center Channel

Cabinet Center Channel

Cabinet

Shelf

Center Channel

TV

OR

TV

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Center Channel

Speaker

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Subwoofer Positioning

Subwoofers are considered to be omnidirectional. They produce low
bass frequencies that are not especially localized. The human ear
does not rely on these frequencies to place sounds in space there­fore, placement is not as important as with other types of speakers.
Place subwoofers along the front wall of the room approximately 2-3
feet from the corners. Expect a 3-9dB bass boost if the subwoofer is
placed directly in the corner of a room (called “corner loading”). It is
usually not advisable to place subwoofers directly next to the seating
position in a Home Theater.

TV

2-3 Feet

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

Subwoofers May Be

Placed on Either

Side of Screen

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

X

Not

Recommended

Multiple Subwoofers

It is sometimes desirable to install multiple subwoofers for increased
bass response in a Home Theater. Place the subwoofers equal dis­tance from the screen in similar locations as shown below.

TV

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

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Subwoofer

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5.1 Surround Sound Applications

THP525LS/THP650LS - Free-Standing L/C/R
THP650SS - On-Wall Dipole Rear Side
THP1200SW - Subwoofer

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650LS

THP650SS

THP650LS

or

THP525LS

THP525LS

THP800C - In-Ceiling L/C/R & Rear
THP1200SW - Subwoofer

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP800C

TV

or

THP800C

TV

THP650LS

or

THP525LS

THP650SS

THP800C

THP800C

THP800C

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5.1 Applications (cont’d.)

THP525W - In-Wall L/C/R
THP650D - In-Wall Dipole Rear Side
THP1200SW - Subwoofer

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP525W

THP650D

THP650W - In-Wall L/C/R & Rear
THP1200SW - Subwoofer

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

TV

THP525W

TV

THP525W

THP650D

THP650W

THP650W

THP650W

THP650W

THP650W

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5.1 Applications (cont’d.)

THP650W - In-Wall Left/Right
THP525W - In-Wall Center
THP650D - In-Wall Dipole Rear Side
THP1200SW - Subwoofer

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP525W

THP650W

THP650D

THP525LS/THP650LS - Free-Standing L/C/R
THP650D - In-Wall Dipole Rear Side
THP1200SW - Subwoofer

TV

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

TV

THP650W

THP650D

THP650LS

THP650LS

or

THP525LS

THP650D

or

THP525LS

THP650LS

or

THP525LS

THP650D

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5.1 Applications (cont’d.)

THP525LS/THP650LS - Free-Standing L/C/R
THP800C - In-Ceiling Rear
THP1200SW - Subwoofer

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650LS

or

THP525LS

THP800C

THP650W - In-Wall L/C/R
THP800C - In-Ceiling Rear
THP1200SW - Subwoofer

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

TV

THP650LS

or

THP525LS

TV

THP650LS

or

THP525LS

THP800C

THP650W

THP650W

THP800C

THP650W

THP800C

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5.1 Applications (cont’d.)

THP525W - In-Wall L/C/R
THP800C - In-Ceiling Rear
THP1200SW - Subwoofer

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP525W

THP800C

THP525W - In-Wall Center
THP650W - In-Wall L/R
THP800C - In-Ceiling Rear
THP1200SW - Subwoofer

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

TV

THP525W

THP525W

THP800C

TV

THP525W

THP650W

THP800C

THP650W

THP800C

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6.1/7.1 Surround Sound

6.1 and 7.1 surround sound systems utilize additional rear and/or rear
side speakers to enhance the audio effects contained in a soundtrack.
Any of the previous examples can easily become a 6.1 or 7.1 system
by changing the confi guration of the rear channels. The diagrams in
this section show rear and side rear speakers only!

6.1 Systems

Typical 6.1 systems use two rear side speakers with a center rear
speaker. Several logical combinations can be created using Theater­Point speakers as shown in the following examples.

THP800C - In-Ceiling Rear

THP800C

THP650D - In-Wall Rear Side
THP525W - In-Wall Rear Center

THP650SS - On-Wall Rear Side
THP525W - On-Wall Rear Center

THP650SS

THP800C

THP525W

THP650LS

THP800C

THP650DTHP650D

THP650SS

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6.1 Applications (cont’d.)

THP650W - In-Wall Rear

THP650W

THP525W - In-Wall Rear

THP525W

THP525W - In-Wall Rear Center
THP650D - In-Wall Rear Side

THP650W

THP525W

THP650W

THP525W

THP650D

THP525W

THP650D

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7.1 Systems

Use a total of four speakers for rear Surround effects when confi gur­ing 7.1 systems. Several logical combinations can be created using
TheaterPoint speakers as shown in the following examples.

THP800C - In-Ceiling Rear and Rear Side

THP800C

THP800C

THP650D - In-Wall Rear Side Speakers

THP650W - In-Wall Rear Speakers

THP650D

THP525W

THP650SS - On-Wall Rear Side

THP650LS - On-Wall Rear

THP800C

THP800C

THP650D

THP525W

THP650SS

THP650LS

THP650LS

THP650SS

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7.1 Applications (cont’d.)

THP650W - In-Wall Rear and Side

THP650W

THP650W

THP525W - In-Wall Rear and Rear Side

THP525W

THP650W

THP650W

THP525W

THP525W

THP525W

THP650D - In-Wall Rear Side

THP525W - In-Wall Rear

THP650D

THP525W

THP650D

THP525W

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High Performance 7.1 Surround System

THP650LS - Free-Standing L/C/R
THP650SS - On-Wall Rear Side
THP525LS - On-Wall Rear
THP1200SW - Subwoofers

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650SS

THP650LS

THP525LS

TV

THP650LS

THP650LS

THP525LS

THP1200SW

Subwoofer

THP650SS

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Limited Lifetime Warranty

ELAN HOME SYSTEMS, L.L.C. (“ELAN”) warrants to the original re­tail purchaser that THP525LS and THP650LS speakers and speaker
brackets are free from defects in materials and workmanship,
provided that the product was purchased from an authorized ELAN
Home Systems Dealer.

If the above purchaser discovers such item was not as warranted
above and promptly notifi es ELAN writing, ELAN shall repair or
replace the items at the company’s option. This warranty shall not
apply (a) to equipment not manufactured by ELAN, (b) to equip­ment which shall have been installed by other than an authorized
ELAN installer, (c) to installed equipment which is not installed to
ELAN’s specifi cations, (d) to equipment which shall have been
repaired or altered by others than ELAN, (e) to equipment which
shall have been subjected to negligence, accident, or damage by
circumstances beyond ELAN’s control, including, but not limited to,
lightning, fl ood, electrical surge, tornado, earthquake, or any other
catastrophic events beyond ELAN’s control, or to improper opera­tion, maintenance or storage, or to other than normal use of service.
With respect to equipment sold by, but not manufactured by ELAN,
the warranty obligations of ELAN shall in all respects conform and
be limited to the warranty actually extended to ELAN by its supplier.
The foregoing warranties do not cover reimbursement for labor,
transportation, removal, installation, or other expenses which may
be incurred in connection with repair or replacement.

Except as may be expressly provided and authorized in writing by
ELAN, ELAN shall not be subject to any other obligations or liabili­ties whatsoever with respect to equipment manufactured by ELAN
or services rendered by ELAN.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES EXCEPT
WARRANTIES OF TITLE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IM­PLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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