EPOS Mini-Monitor, Mini-Monitor LOUDSPEAKERS Operating Instructions Manual

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 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 un­welcome colouration of the midband
frequencies. Try to leave at least
40cm of space between each

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

Mini-Monitor
LOUDSPEAKERS

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 low­frequency authority when you first
begin to use them. Things will
quickly improve. Allow between
twenty-four and forty-eight 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 or 10.0 lb per single speaker

10.5 kg or 21.0 lb boxed gross.

SPECIFICATION

Mini-Monitor
LOUDSPEAKERS

EPOS LIMITED

12 Avebury Court, Mark Road,
Hemel Hempstead,
Herts, HP2 7TA UK
Tel # [phone]
Fax# [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.epos-acoustics.com
For warrranty issues please contact
your supplying dealer first

Designed and engineered in the UK

WARRANTY

Your Epos loudspeakers have been
built to very high standards and
should give many years of trouble­free 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.