Energy Speaker Systems Speaker Systems User Manual

indoor/outdoor
loudspeaker

Now, you can really believe the same speaker can work just as well Outdoors and
Indoors. Congratulations! And, thank you for choosing the "Tempest" Indoor/Outdoor
Loudspeaker from Energy Speaker Systems. With proper installation and opera­tion, you'll enjoy years of trouble-free high fidelity listening.

INTRODUCTION

Your decision to purchase the "Tempest" all weather speaker marries unparalleled
listening satisfaction with the freedom to listen to music anywhere! Whether inside or
outside your home , cottage, chalet or place of business, the exclusive technology used
in the "Tempest" makes it uniquely adaptable for virtually all lifestyles and environments.

The Energy engineering team has been designing world renowned, leading edge
loudspeakers for over 20-years.This extensive knowledge base has resulted in the
incorporation of many innovative design features that, when used in combination with
quality electronics, assure you of audiophile quality sound performance wherever you
choose to locate your "Tempest" speakers.

"Tempest" will not only be an attractive addition to your interior or exterior decor, but
features like its unique bass boost control, high quality tweeters and woofers, and
precision crossover network will provide you with exceptional sonic benefits as well.

Because Energy Speaker Systems strives to continuously improve its products, we
reserve the right to change product specifications without notice.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

FEATURES & BENEFITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

RECOMMENDED WIRING AND AMPLIFIER POWER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PAINTING THE "TEMPEST" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PLACING THE “TEMPEST”FOR THE BEST SOUND QUALITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

CONNECTING YOUR “TEMPEST” SPEAKERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

LIMITED WARRANTYPOLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

WARNING! Please Read. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN THE CARTON AND PACKING MATERIAL FOR THIS
ENERGY PRODUCT TO PROTECT IT IN THE EVENT IT EVER HAS TO BE SHIPPED
TO A SERVICE CENTER FOR REPAIR. PRODUCT RECEIVED DAMAGED BY A
SERVICE CENTER THAT HAS BEEN SHIPPED BY THE END USER IN OTHER THAN
THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING,WILL BE REPAIRED, REFURBISHED AND PROPERLY
PACKAGED FOR RETURN SHIPMENT AT THE END USER’S EXPENSE.

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

Indoor-Outdoor Bass Boost Switch:

Audio experts have known for years that sound, and bass frequencies in particular, lose
impact in outdoor environments.To compensate, many people will turn up the volume,
overdriving their system, and damaging the speakers' components.

In response, "Tempest" engineers designed a unique switch that increases bass when in
the "outdoor" position. At the same time, it protects "Tempest" models from overdrive
damage in exterior applications.The result is dramatically improved sound reproduction,
more reliable operation, and longer life.

In the "indoor" position, performance is automatically adjusted to produce optimum
results for use inside rooms.

Dome Tweeter:

The 1/2” ( 13mm) Dome tweeter used in the "Tempest" combines the dual benefits
of weather resistance and faithful reproduction of extended high frequency sounds.The
result is a rugged high performance tweeter that provides exceptional high frequency
resolution, faithful reproduction of ambiance and musical detail, combined with
increased high frequency dynamic range.

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Diagram 1: INDOOR OUTDOOR SWITCH

16cm

6-9/32"

Long Throw Polypropylene Woofer:

"Tempest" employs a weather resistant injection-molded 5-1/4” (13.3cm)
polypropylene woofer, made from a unique composite material, developed by
Energy Speaker Systems.The result is smoother response, controlled upper range
roll off and tighter dispersion in the critical midrange.

Eight Ohm Impedance:

"Tempest" has been designed to be compatible with the 8-ohm speaker impedance
requirements of today's amplifiers and receivers.

Premium Gold-Plated Five-Way Binding Posts:

"Tempest" employs 5-way binding posts, making connection possible with a wide
range of high quality speaker wire and terminals. Gold plating assures a secure electrical
connection for distortion-free performance.

Protective Terminal Cover:

This exclusive, snap-on terminal cover protects the critical amplifier-to-speaker
connections from weather-induced corrosion.

All Weather Design:

The materials used in the manufacture of "Tempest" speakers have been carefully
selected to stand up to extremes of temperature (from -50˚F to 200˚F), rain, snow,
heat, salt water, and the sun's UV rays. "Tempest" is ruggedly constructed with a
combination of: (1) a low-resonance mineral-filled polypropylene cabinet, (2) brass,
stainless steel and aluminum hardware, and (3) gold-plated binding posts.

Easy Installation:

Installing "Tempest" is a breeze! Connections are user-friendly and the tapered cabinet
shape allows it to be easily, and attractively, mounted out of the way under your home's
eaves, or in corners.

Energy engineers have made it easy to mount "Tempest" securely in either a vertical
or horizontal position using its rugged aluminum mounting bracket. It is equipped with
ergonomically designed adjustment knobs that allow you to firmly secure the speaker in
place.This bracket permits the speaker to be focused toward the desired
listening area, or allow easy moving of "Tempest" to a new location.

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