Series Loudspeakers

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Amplifiers with power outputs when an amplifier is driven

between those specified will beyond its normal output
generally be adequate, although capability can be very destructive.
more powerful amplifiers can be A powerful amplifier operating
used if care is taken to avoid well inside its capability will
overdriving the loudspeakers. generally be less likely to damage
your loudspeakers than a lower
Use the volume control with power amplifier operating beyond
discretion, and reduce the level its capacity.
immediately if the loudspeakers
begin to distort. Do not make or break
connections to the amplifier when
Amplifiers capable of less than 25 it is turned on!
Watts per channel output are best
avoided because they will restrict POSITIONING
the dynamic range. They may also
cause damage to the Space should be left behind the
loudspeakers if driven beyond loudspeakers to allow proper
their capability in an attempt to operation of rear firing reflex ports
obtain high volume levels. and to ensure establishment of
good stereo image depth.
The clipping distortion produced
Some experimentation may be STANDS
necessary to establish the ideal
position within your listening The best results will be obtained
room. Begin by positioning the from the ELS 3 if they are placed
loudspeakers about 20cm (8”) on stands rigidly coupled to the
from the rear wall and gradually floor using carpet piercing spikes.
move them out a little until you This will help preserve the
achieve the best balance outstanding midband clarity
between bass weight and which is a hallmark of Epos
definition. Avoid placing the loudspeakers.
loudspeakers in corners because
this may cause un-welcome Epos stands are available to
colouration of the midband match the ELS 3. Please contact
frequencies. Try to leave at least your dealer for further information
40cm of space between each or visit the Epos web site:
loudspeaker and the nearest side www.epos-acoustics.com
wall.

The optimum stereo performance CONNECTION

will be achieved when the
speakers are positioned 2.5 Ensure that your amplifier is
metres (8’) or more from the switched off before you make or
listener and about the same break any connections, as
distance from one another. damage may occur if shorted.
Turning the speakers in very Your Epos loudspeakers are
slightly towards the listener often equipped with high quality
helps to stabilise the stereo connection sockets with excellent
image. electrical contact and current
Speakers ‘image’ best if you can specification.
just see the top face of the A set of 4 plugs is supplied with
speaker from your listening your loudspeakers. These will
position. Remember, there is no allow you to terminate your
absolute right or wrong - if it speaker cables. To terminate the
sounds good, it is good. cables, simply remove enough
insulation to allow the plastic
shroud to fit over the end of your WARNING
cable. Make a solder connection
to the plug and screw in the cover If the cables are not connected to
until no bare plug is evident. each left and right speaker in the
same way, i.e. black and red
Once again, if you are in doubt reversed in one, the effect will be
consult your Epos dealer, who will of incorrect phasing. This will
be able to offer this service. cause the bass to disappear and
the stereo image to spread from
The plugs provided have been the middle to a position outside
selected to provide a good the two speakers.
electrical connection.
Correctly wiring the polarity of the
The sockets on the rear of the speakers will restore the image to
loudspeaker marked red (on the between the speakers and
right side as you look at the provide proper bass. Most
loudspeaker rear panel) should speaker cables have a polarising
be connected to the red (or mark, such as a raised bump,
positive) output terminals on your coloured line or writing on the
amplifier, while the sockets positive wire.
marked black should be
connected to the black (or LISTENING
negative) output terminals on
your amplifier.
Switch on the amplifier with the
Use good quality cable to connect volume turned down low.
your loudspeakers to the Check that the bass and treble
amplifier. sounds come from both speakers.
If not, switch off and remake the
Ensure that the cables from connections.
each speaker are of roughly
equal length

Do not coil the surplus tightly.

RUNNING IN REMEMBER ALWAYS
lower the volume before
Epos loudspeakers require a little making any adjustments to
gentle use to allow their working the system (e.g. switching
components to settle into their amplifier inputs or raising or
proper working routine. lowering pickup arm).
switch off the amplifier before
Do not be concerned if your new
checking or making any
speakers sound aggressive and changes to any connections
lacking in low-frequency authority in the system.
when you first begin to use them.
NEVER
Things will quickly improve. Allow try to find out how loud the
between twenty-four and forty- system will go.
eight hours of use before you use your loudspeakers for
expect your new loudspeakers to any other purpose other than
perform to their full capacity. domestic listening.
PLEASE
PROTECTIVE GRILLES
complete and return your
registration card—not
Your Epos loudspeakers are forgetting to specify your
supplied with protective grilles. model and serial number.
store the complete packaging
The use of these grilles is entirely for possible future use.
optional and many owners prefer
the appearance of the DISCLAIMER
loudspeakers without them. A The 4 mm plugs used on modern
small reduction in clarity may be Hi-Fi speaker cables can be
apparent with the grilles on. inserted into European mains
sockets. Needless to say, this is
If you wish to use the grilles,
pointless and can be fatal if tried.
simply push them into the holes
Make sure that young members
provided on the front panel, or pull
of the family are prevented from
them off to remove them. ever doing this.
 Floorstanding Loudspeaker
SPECIFICATION
Design Bass
2 ½ way floor standing bass 130 mm polymer cone with high
reflex temperature voice coil, injection
moulded PP cone mounted on an
Power Handling inert die-cast aluminium chassis
150 Watts speech & music
Crossover
Frequency Response Multi-element medium order
48 Hz - 20 kHz
Termination
Impedance Bi-wirable with quad terminals
4 Ohm nominal that can be linked

Sensitivity Cabinet
87 dB/1W/1m 15 mm HD chipboard wrap and
25 mm front baffle with vinyl
Amplifier Compatibility wood finish. Supplied with 6 mm
50 - 200 Watt custom made spikes and should
be used bolted to ELS plinth
Positioning (bolts and plinth supplied)
20-50 cm (8-20 in) from rear wall
Grille
Tweeter Black cloth with Epos badge
25 mm aluminium dome with
high temperature voice coil and Finishes
neodymium shielded magnet Light cherry / Dark cherry / Black
system ash

Mid / Bass Size (H x W x D)

130 mm polymer cone with high 850 x 175 x 195 mm
temperature voice coil, injection (34 x 7 x 7 ¾ ins) Includes grille
moulded PP cone mounted on an
inert die-cast aluminium chassis Weight
10 kgs / 22 lbs each speaker
Mini-Monitor Loudspeaker

SPECIFICATION
Power Handling: Tweeter:
l00 Watt speech and music 25 mm aluminium dome with high
temperature voice coil and
Frequency Response: neodymium shielded magnet
65 Hz - 20 kHz system
Crossover:
Impedance: Bass driver crossover is achieved
4 Ohm nominal by 3 components in a 2nd order
filter and tweeter uses 4
Sensitivity: components in a 3rd order filter at
87 dB/lW /lm 3kHz crossover

Amplifier Compatibility: Cabinet:

25 - l00 Watt 12 mm HD Chipboard wrap and
25mm MDF front baffle with vinyl
Positioning: wood finish
20 -50cm (8” - 20”) from a rear
wall Finishes:
Light Cherry, Dark Cherry, or
Bass Driver: Black Ash.
130 mm polymer cone with 25mm
high temperature voice coil, Size: (H x W x D)
injection moulded PP cone 270 x 175 x 195 mm
mounted on an inert die-cast (10¾ x 7 x 7¾ ins) Includes grille
aluminium chassis
Weight:
4.5kg / 10 lb each speaker
10.5 kg / 21lb boxed gross.
 Centre Channel
SPECIFICATION
Power Handling: Tweeter:
100 Watt speech and music 25 mm aluminium dome with
high temperature voice coil and
Frequency Response: neodymium shielded magnet
65 Hz - 20 kHz system

Impedance: Crossover:
8 Ohm nominal Bass driver crossover is
achieved by 4 components in a
Sensitivity: 2nd order filter & tweeter uses 4
87 dB/1w/1m components in a 3rd order filter
at 3 kHz crossover
Amplifier Compatibility:
25 - 100 Watt Cabinet:
12 mm HD Chipboard wrap and
Positioning: 25mm MDF front baffle with vinyl
Either above or below the CRT or wood finish
Plasma monitor. If close to the
floor, angle the speaker up a little Finish:
to aim at listener’s face. Light Cherry, Dark Cherry, or
Black Ash.
Bass/Midrange Driver:
2 x 130 mm polymer cone with Size: (H x W x D)
25mm high temperature voice 174 x 510 x 210 mm
coil, injection moulded PP cone (7 x 20 x 81/4 ins) Includes grille
mounted on an inert die-cast
aluminium chassis Weight:
8.8 kg / 19 lb each speaker
10.5 Kg / 21 lb boxed gross.
WARRANTY

Your Epos loudspeakers have This warranty is applicable in the

been built to very high standards United Kingdom only and given in
and should give many years of addition to your statutory rights.
trouble-free service.
Service enquiries in countries
If within five years of purchase other than the United Kingdom
they do prove to be defective for should be addressed to the local
any reason other than accident, Epos agent or distributor. Details
misuse, neglect, unauthorised of your local distributor can be
modification or fair wear and tear, found on the Epos web site.
we will repair the defect or, at our
option, replace the faulty Warranties granted in these
speakers without charge for parts, countries are entirely at the
labour or return carriage. discretion of the agent or
distributor.
Your purchase receipt should be
retained as it may be required in For warranty issues please
the event that you should need to contact your supplying dealer in
claim warranty attention. the first instance.

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