The ELT525 Speaker Line Enjoyment Guide
Table of Contents Thank You for your ELT525 purchase 3 Safety Precautions 4 Unpacking and Product Registration 5 Speaker Placement Considerations 6 Inventory Limited Warranty Coverage Front (Left and Right) Speaker Placement Center Channel Speaker Placement Surround Speaker Placement Subwoofer Placement Considerations 6 7 8 9 Speaker Placement Alternatives 11 Connections 13 Calibration 15 Technical Specifications 18 Limited Warranty and Return Pol
Thank You for your ELT525 purchase Dear Home Entertainment Enthusiast, At AV123, our absolute highest priority begins and ends with you, the customer. As our valued customer, you can rest assured that if you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase within 30 days from your original receipt date, you may return your product(s) for a prompt refund in full (excluding shipping charges) with no explanation necessary.
Safety Precautions At AV123, we don’t want to see any of our customers experience the inconvenience or unfortunate mishap of a precaution that was ignored. Please review the following precautions so you may enjoy your AV123 ELT525 speakers without unnecessary damage or misuse. IM PO RTA NT! PLEASE R EAD THESE I NSTR U C TI O NS C AR EFU LLY 1) If you suspect you have a component failure in your speakers at any time, please call AV123 for help.
Unpacking and Product Registration The AV123 ELT525 speakers should reach you in absolutely perfect condition. If you notice any shipping damage or other issues upon unpacking the unit, please contact AV123 immediately. We have gone out of our way to ensure the speakers are shipped with the utmost care, but if that is not the case when they arrive at your door, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Speaker Placement Considerations Achieving the best performance from your AV123 ELT525 speakers requires that you follow several details when setting up your speakers in their new environment. Tips and suggestions for the most desirable placement techniques are listed throughout this section. At the end of this section you will also find more information on placement alternatives in unique situations.
Side walls have a major impact on the sound you hear. Ideally, you should not place your main speakers close to them. Remember that the “Rule of Thirds” gives you a good starting position, but you should feel free to experiment. Ideally, try not to place your main speakers so they’re exactly the same distance from the closest side walls. A bit of asymmetry here is actually preferable.
another “simulated” multi-channel mode, the toe in positioning can also help blend that center channel. Just as focusing a camera lens improves visual detail, toeing-in the speakers improves the “focus” of the sound. Often this focus also makes the center sound stage image more solid, even to the point that you can again move the speakers slightly farther apart.
viewing room depending on how the system will be used. Regardless of exactly where they are placed on either wall, make sure to locate them above ear level, so that they do not directly radiate toward the listener. With surround speakers, some reflection is intended before reaching the listener’s ears. Your home theater preamplifier/processor may have additional suggestions for surround speaker placement, especially if there are multiple surrounds (as in a 7.1 arrangement).
Subwoofer Placement Considerations Unlike regular loudspeakers, subwoofers will often work best when placed in a corner, even if located a few feet to the side and/or behind the closest main speaker. Typically the front right and left corners sound the most natural, though rear corner placement is also an acceptable option. The driver can be facing you or be pointed along either wall.
try lowering the subwoofer level periodically until you no longer notice the subwoofer playing. You may be surprised at how much more real and natural the low end of your system sounds! Speaker Placement Alternatives In a perfect world, you have a room dedicated only to your audio/video needs and you can set up the room to suit the needs of speaker and equipment placement. At AV123 we are aware that most rooms have other uses too.
Stand Mounting If you are placing your AV123 ELT525 monitors speakers on stands, you have several options: • You can use the rubber feet on a generic speaker stand that does not have mounting holes, but this may be risky if there is a chance the speaker or stand may be bumped and the speaker knocked off. • You can use a material like BluTack to keep your speakers firmly (but not permanently) attached to the stands. If you can’t find BluTack, just ask your neighborhood hardware store for an equivalent.
Connections For the best sound quality and signal transfer, AV123 recommends a minimum of 16 gauge high quality, multi stranded, oxygen free copper speaker cables. Speaker wiring connections are accomplished through the 5-way binding posts. Left/Right Connections To To Connect the amplifier’s LEFT channel outputs to the positive and Amplifier Amplifier negative input terminals of the LEFT speaker, being sure to observe Negative Positive correct polarity at both the speaker and amplifier.
By directly wiring the monitors or towers to the amplifier, the bottom octaves blend smoother with the output. Line Level Inputs If your receiver or preamplifier has a set of full range RCA line outputs that are not already being used, you can connect these into the subwoofer’s LEFT and RIGHT Line Input jacks (pictured at right in the illustration). When using these inputs, the crossover is still active so a full-range input will be filtered to allow only bass to reach the subwoofer.
When connecting the speaker wiring you’ll see that it has two different conductors - silver and copper colored are the most common. If you can’t see the conductors themselves, look closely at the insulation. You’ll notice that the insulation over one conductor is different than that over the other conductor - one will have slight molded ridges in it, the other will be smooth, for example.
the power switch is in the “ON” position. If equipped, the signal sensing Auto ON circuit will switch on the subwoofer amplifier automatically.) Setting Reference Levels of Full Range Speakers 3) Set the volume control on your receiver to the “00dB” level.
extension of the main speakers, rather than a box in the room making noise! Setting Subwoofer Crossover This adjustment is between 40Hz-150Hz. If your preamplifier/processor has a dedicated “LFE” or “SUB” output, then you should be using the input jack labeled “SUBWOOFER INPUT”. This input bypasses the crossover because the filtering function is handled upstream in the Dolby Digital/DTS processor.
cancellation, and should be left alone until the subwoofer or other speakers in your room are moved, or placement is altered in any way. With typical front corner placement in most rooms you may very well find that the “0°” setting is best. Caring for your ELT525 speakers Your AV123 ELT525 speakers do not need much exterior maintenance other than an occasional dusting. Please use care with the wood veneer finish and treat them as you would a fine furniture finish.
Technical Specifications ELT525 Tower System Description: 2 Way Woofer: 2x 5.25” treated paper cone Tweeter: 1” fabric dome with oversized surround Enclosure Type: Vented, Front Firing Frequency Response (+/-3dB): 48Hz- 20KHz Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms Sensitivity: 87dB @ 1w/1m Crossover: 2000Hz, 2nd Order Acoustic Raw Weight: 62lbs pair / 14kg pair Shipping Weight: 75lbs pair / 34kg pair Dimensions: 6.2” W x 37.9” H x 9.
Limited Warranty and Return Policies The AV123 ELT525 speakers have been created to perform flawlessly for many years with regular use. As a result of this quality and craftsmanship, AV123 is proud to offer the following warranty policies to our customers: • All products manufactured by AV123 carry a limited manufacturer’s parts and labor warranty. This is for the peace of mind that, no matter what your purchase, there is a warranty on which you can depend.
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