CABLE TERMINATION
A set of 4mm plugs is supplied which will allow you to terminate your loudspeaker cables. These plugs have been
selected to provide the best possible electrical connection.
To terminate your cables simply remove enough insulation to allow the plastic shroud on the plug provided to fit over the
end of your cable. Then make a connection to the plug and screw the shroud fully over the plug until no bare plug is
evident. Once again, if you are in doubt consult your Epos dealer. Residents of the European Union may wish to use bare
wires into the terminal posts, as 4mm plugs have been outlawed.
If bare wires are used, take care to avoid stray strands which can 'short circuit' the power amplifier. Spade type
connectors may also be used.
WARNING
The sockets on 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 and that any surplus is gathered in a loose hank.
Do not coil the surplus tightly.
PHASE
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 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 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 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 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. Do remember that young children and pets have an affinity for
shining tweeter domes and woofer cones!
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.
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