POWER REQUIREMENTS
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.
Some experimentation may be
necessary to establish the ideal
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
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.
STANDS
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
CONNECTION
Ensure that your amplifier is
switched off before you make or
break any connections, as it may
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 which
will allow you to terminate your
loudspeaker cables. To terminate
your cables, simply remove
enough insulation to allow the
plastic 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.
These plugs 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.
WARNING
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.
RUNNING IN
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.
PROTECTIVE GRILLES
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.
QUICK CONNECTIONS
Switch off your amplifier
whenever making connections.
Connect the positive terminal on
the amplifier left channel, marked
+ or coloured red, to the positive
terminal on the left loudspeaker.
The negative terminal on the
amplifier left channel, marked or
coloured black, must be
connected to the negative
terminal on the left loudspeaker.
Repeat connections for the right
channel.
LISTENING
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.
REMEMBER ALWAYS
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.
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:
270(H) x 174(W) x 195(D) mm
10.6” x 6.9” x 7.7”, inc grille
Weight:
4.5kg / 10 lb per single speaker
10.5 kg / 21lb boxed gross.
Mini-Monitor
Loudspeakers
SPECIFICATION
SPECIFICATION
Power Handling:
100 Watt speech and music
Frequency Response:
65 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance:
8 Ohm nominal
Sensitivity:
87dB/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:
174(H) x 510(W) x 210(D)
7 x 20 x 8.25 in.
Weight:
8.8 kg / 19 lb
10.5 Kg / 21 lb (boxed)
Centre Channel
EPOS LIMITED
12 Avebury Court, Mark Road,
Hemel Hempstead,
Herts, HP2 7TA UK
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
WARRANTY
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.
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.
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