For best bass power and musical dynamics, the foam plugs should be removed from the ports and
retained. Begin listening tests by placing the loudspeakers about 20cm from the rear wall and at least
40cm of space between each loudspeaker and the nearest side wall. Gradually move them out a little at a
time until you achieve the best balance between bass weight and definition.
Some rooms and speaker positions can boost the bass too much. If the bass in your room is too powerful,
despite trying various speaker positions, we suggest that you try re-inserting the foam.
Position the outer surface of the foam near where the straight port joins the outer flare. (If pushed in too
far, it could be lost inside the cabinet). If the bass reduction is beneficial, but too great, try cutting the
foam across the diameter, about 1/3 of the way from one end. In this way, you can experiment with
either no foam damping, 1/3, 2/3 or the whole length (both parts together) until you find the length of
foam that best suits your room. Keep the total foam length the same in both the left and right hand
speakers.
The optimum stereo performance will be achieved when the speakers are positioned 2 metres 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 stabilize the stereo image.
All Epos Elan loudspeakers have been designed to produce a broad listening area. However, the optimum
sound balance and stereo image will be enjoyed if your ear level, when seated for listening, falls roughly
in line with, or just below, the tweeter. If you can just see the top of the speaker, that will be fine. If,
however, the ideal is not attainable or convenient, listening beyond this range will also be enjoyable.
Remember, there is no absolute right or wrong - if it sounds good, it is good.
PROTECTIVE GRILLES
Young children and pets have an affinity for tweeter domes and woofer cones! Also take special care
when lifting the speakers not to poke your fingers into the tweeter opening. If the soft tweeter dome is
pushed in it should return to its original shape and not affect sound quality, but such rough treatment is
not recommended. If in doubt, please contact your dealer.
Your Elan loudspeakers are supplied with removable 'audiophile' baffles, which have no grille cloth. For
extra drive unit protection, Epos has also supplied optional cloth-covered grilles, packed separately in
the main carton. If you wish to use the protective grilles instead, first remove each plain-painted front
baffle, by gripping near the small gap between it and the veneered cabinet. Do not insert any tools into
the gap to lever it off. There is no need to, and it could damage your speakers! Each front should come off
quite easily, with some gentle easing all around, using your finger tips.
To fit the cloth-covered grille, hold it with the Epos badge at the bottom and position the smaller of the
two holes carefully over and around the tweeter, locate the metal pegs into the rubber sockets and gently
push the grille on to the cabinet, evenly all around, until it is fully in place. Please note, unlike most
loudspeakers, all the Elan models have been designed to sound much better when used with the grille or
plain front baffle. So if you wish to enjoy them at their very best, please ensure either the plain or cloth
baffle are in place: do not use with either removed.
RUNNING IN
Epos loudspeakers require a little gentle use to allow their working components to settle into their
proper working condition. 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 24 and
48 hours of normal use before your new loudspeakers can be expected to perform at their best.
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