Specifications

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MODEL 4,5,8
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INTRODUCTION
I
ESS Perfonnance Series speakers are among the most effi-
cient Reil
air- motion transformer loudspeakers available; all
feature a 10" passive radiator tuned to optimize the bass
response
in their respective system; all speakers provide the
tonal clarity characteristic ofHeil air-motion transformersys-
terns; all are superb instruments meant to last a lifetime with
proper care.
We urge you to read this Owner's Manual care-
fully. It will familiarize you with speaker connection proce-
dures and placement options. The manual also includes
background material
on the ESS Perfonnance Series compo-
nents and their characteristics.
We hope that this information
and the pleasure you derive from your new speaker system
will meet and exceed your expectations.
CONNECTING YOUR SPEAKERS
Follow the steps below to ensure that your ESS Perfonnance
Series speakers are properly connected to your electronics.
Connecting the speakers will be
easy. However, because
minor errors
in the connection procedure can diminish the
perfonnance
of your speakers and electronics, we urge you to
follow these directions carefully:
• Turn your electronics off while connecting the speakers to
avoid any possibility of damage by shorting.
• If you plan to drive more than one pair of speakers simul-
taneously with your stereo receiver, or if you plan to drive
more than four speakers with a 4-channel unit, turn to
"Multiple Speaker Connection."
•
You were probably' supplied with wire to connect the
speakers to your electronics at the time
of purchase. We
recommend 18-gauge lamp cord (commonly called "zip"
cord) if the speaker will be
25 feet (7.5 m) or less from
your electronics. Use
of thinner wire (larger gauge
number) than
18 gauge is not recommended under any
circumstances; 16 gauge cord is strongly recommended for
speaker placement
in excess of 25 feet from your elec-
tronics.