Amplifiers with power outputs
between those specified will
generally be adequate, although
more powerful amplifiers can be
used if care is taken to avoid
overdriving the loudspeakers.
Use the volume control with
discretion, and reduce the level
immediately if the loudspeakers
begin to distort.
Amplifiers capable of less than 25
Watts per channel output are best
avoided because they will restrict
the dynamic range. They may also
cause damage to the
loudspeakers if driven beyond
their capability in an attempt to
obtain high volume levels.
The clipping distortion produced
when an amplifier is driven
beyond its normal output
capability can be very destructive.
A powerful amplifier operating
well inside its capability will
generally be less likely to damage
your loudspeakers than a lower
power amplifier operating beyond
its capacity.
Do not make or break
connections to the amplifier when
it is turned on!
POSITIONING
Space should be left behind the
loudspeakers to allow proper
operation of rear firing reflex ports
and to ensure establishment of
good stereo image depth.
Thank you for purchasing Epos loudspeakers.
Please take a little time to read these brief notes, which will
help you get the best from your loudspeakers.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Series Loudspeakers
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Some experimentation may be
necessary to establish the ideal
position within your listening
room. Begin by positioning the
loudspeakers about 20cm (8”)
from the rear wall and gradually
move them out a little until you
achieve the best balance
between bass weight and
definition. Avoid placing the
loudspeakers in corners because
this may cause un-welcome
colouration of the midband
frequencies. Try to leave at least
40cm of space between each
loudspeaker and the nearest side
wall.
The optimum stereo performance
will be achieved when the
speakers are positioned 2.5
metres (8’) or more from the
listener and about the same
distance from one another.
Turning the speakers in very
slightly towards the listener often
helps to stabilise the stereo
image.
Speakers ‘image’ best if you can
just see the top face of the
speaker from your listening
position. Remember, there is no
absolute right or wrong - if it
sounds good, it is good.
The best results will be obtained
from the ELS 3 if they are placed
on stands rigidly coupled to the
floor using carpet piercing spikes.
This will help preserve the
outstanding midband clarity
which is a hallmark of Epos
loudspeakers.
Epos stands are available to
match the ELS 3. Please contact
your dealer for further information
or visit the Epos web site:
www.epos-acoustics.com
Ensure that your amplifier is
switched off before you make or
break any connections, as
damage may occur if shorted.
Your Epos loudspeakers are
equipped with high quality
connection sockets with excellent
electrical contact and current
specification.
A set of 4 plugs is supplied with
your loudspeakers. These will
allow you to terminate your
speaker cables. To terminate the
cables, simply remove enough
insulation to allow the plastic
STANDS
CONNECTION
shroud to fit over the end of your
cable. Make a solder connection
to the plug and screw in the cover
until no bare plug is evident.
Once again, if you are in doubt
consult your Epos dealer, who will
be able to offer this service.
The plugs provided have been
selected to provide a good
electrical connection.
The sockets on the rear of the
loudspeaker marked red (on the
right side as you look at the
loudspeaker rear panel) should
be connected to the red (or
positive) output terminals on your
amplifier, while the sockets
marked black should be
connected to the black (or
negative) output terminals on
your amplifier.
Use good quality cable to connect
your loudspeakers to the
amplifier.
Ensure that the cables from
each speaker are of roughly
equal length
Do not coil the surplus tightly.
If the cables are not connected to
each left and right speaker in the
same way, i.e. black and red
reversed in one, the effect will be
of incorrect phasing. This will
cause the bass to disappear and
the stereo image to spread from
the middle to a position outside
the two speakers.
Correctly wiring the polarity of the
speakers will restore the image to
between the speakers and
provide proper bass. Most
speaker cables have a polarising
mark, such as a raised bump,
coloured line or writing on the
positive wire.
Switch on the amplifier with the
volume turned down low.
Check that the bass and treble
sounds come from both speakers.
If not, switch off and remake the
connections.
WARNING
LISTENING
Epos loudspeakers require a little
gentle use to allow their working
components to settle into their
proper working routine.
Do not be concerned if your new
speakers sound aggressive and
lacking in low-frequency authority
when you first begin to use them.
Things will quickly improve. Allow
between twenty-four and fortyeight hours of use before you
expect your new loudspeakers to
perform to their full capacity.
Your Epos loudspeakers are
supplied with protective grilles.
The use of these grilles is entirely
optional and many owners prefer
the appearance of the
loudspeakers without them. A
small reduction in clarity may be
apparent with the grilles on.
If you wish to use the grilles,
simply push them into the holes
provided on the front panel, or pull
them off to remove them.
lower the volume before
making any adjustments to
the system (e.g. switching
amplifier inputs or raising or
lowering pickup arm).
switch off the amplifier before
checking or making any
changes to any connections
in the system.
NEVER
try to find out how loud the
system will go.
use your loudspeakers for
any other purpose other than
domestic listening.
PLEASE
complete and return your
registration card—not
forgetting to specify your
model and serial number.
store the complete packaging
for possible future use.
DISCLAIMER
The 4 mm plugs used on modern
Hi-Fi speaker cables can be
inserted into European mains
sockets. Needless to say, this is
pointless and can be fatal if tried.
Make sure that young members
of the family are prevented from
ever doing this.
RUNNING IN
PROTECTIVE GRILLES
REMEMBER ALWAYS
Design
2 ½ way floor standing bass
reflex
Power Handling
150 Watts speech & music
Frequency Response
48 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
4 Ohm nominal
Sensitivity
87 dB/1W/1m
Amplifier Compatibility
50 - 200 Watt
Positioning
20-50 cm (8-20 in) from rear wall
Tweeter
25 mm aluminium dome with
high temperature voice coil and
neodymium shielded magnet
system
Mid / Bass
130 mm polymer cone with high
temperature voice coil, injection
moulded PP cone mounted on an
inert die-cast aluminium chassis
Bass
130 mm polymer cone with high
temperature voice coil, injection
moulded PP cone mounted on an
inert die-cast aluminium chassis
Crossover
Multi-element medium order
Termination
Bi-wirable with quad terminals
that can be linked
Cabinet
15 mm HD chipboard wrap and
25 mm front baffle with vinyl
wood finish. Supplied with 6 mm
custom made spikes and should
be used bolted to ELS plinth
(bolts and plinth supplied)
Grille
Black cloth with Epos badge
Finishes
Light cherry / Dark cherry / Black
ash
Size (H x W x D)
850 x 175 x 195 mm
(34 x 7 x 7 ¾ ins) Includes grille
Weight
10 kgs / 22 lbs each speaker
Floorstanding Loudspeaker
SPECIFICATION
Power Handling:
l00 Watt speech and music
Frequency Response:
65 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance:
4 Ohm nominal
Sensitivity:
87 dB/lW /lm
Amplifier Compatibility:
25 - l00 Watt
Positioning:
20 -50cm (8” - 20”) from a rear
wall
Bass Driver:
130 mm polymer cone with 25mm
high temperature voice coil,
injection moulded PP cone
mounted on an inert die-cast
aluminium chassis
Tweeter:
25 mm aluminium dome with high
temperature voice coil and
neodymium shielded magnet
system
Crossover:
Bass driver crossover is achieved
by 3 components in a 2nd order
filter and tweeter uses 4
components in a 3rd order filter at
3kHz crossover
Cabinet:
12 mm HD Chipboard wrap and
25mm MDF front baffle with vinyl
wood finish
Finishes:
Light Cherry, Dark Cherry, or
Black Ash.
Size: (H x W x D)
270 x 175 x 195 mm
(10¾ x 7 x 7¾ ins) Includes grille
Weight:
4.5kg / 10 lb each speaker
10.5 kg / 21lb boxed gross.
Mini-Monitor Loudspeaker
SPECIFICATION
Power Handling:
100 Watt speech and music
Frequency Response:
65 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance:
8 Ohm nominal
Sensitivity:
87 dB/1w/1m
Amplifier Compatibility:
25 - 100 Watt
Positioning:
Either above or below the CRT or
Plasma monitor. If close to the
floor, angle the speaker up a little
to aim at listener’s face.
Bass/Midrange Driver:
2 x 130 mm polymer cone with
25mm high temperature voice
coil, injection moulded PP cone
mounted on an inert die-cast
aluminium chassis
Tweeter:
25 mm aluminium dome with
high temperature voice coil and
neodymium shielded magnet
system
Crossover:
Bass driver crossover is
achieved by 4 components in a
2nd order filter & tweeter uses 4
components in a 3rd order filter
at 3 kHz crossover
Cabinet:
12 mm HD Chipboard wrap and
25mm MDF front baffle with vinyl
wood finish
Finish:
Light Cherry, Dark Cherry, or
Black Ash.
Size: (H x W x D)
174 x 510 x 210 mm
(7 x 20 x 8
1
/4
ins) Includes grille
Weight:
8.8 kg / 19 lb each speaker
10.5 Kg / 21 lb boxed gross.
Centre Channel
SPECIFICATION
Epos Limited
12 Avebury Court, Mark Road,
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP2 7TA
England
Tel: +44 (0)1442 260146 Fax: +44 (0)1442 243766
E-mail: info@epos-acoustics.com Internet: www.epos-acoustics.com
Designed and engineered in the UK
Your Epos loudspeakers have
been built to very high standards
and should give many years of
trouble-free service.
If within five years of purchase
they do prove to be defective for
any reason other than accident,
misuse, neglect, unauthorised
modification or fair wear and tear,
we will repair the defect or, at our
option, replace the faulty
speakers without charge for parts,
labour or return carriage.
Your purchase receipt should be
retained as it may be required in
the event that you should need to
claim warranty attention.
This warranty is applicable in the
United Kingdom only and given in
addition to your statutory rights.
Service enquiries in countries
other than the United Kingdom
should be addressed to the local
Epos agent or distributor. Details
of your local distributor can be
found on the Epos web site.
Warranties granted in these
countries are entirely at the
discretion of the agent or
distributor.
For warranty issues please
contact your supplying dealer in
the first instance.
WARRANTY
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