Audeze EL-8 User manual

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A
AUDEZE™
EL-B
PLANAR
MAGNETIC
HEADPHONE
Thank
you
for
purchasing
the
Audeze
EL-8
headphone.
Combining
leading-edge
planar
magnetic
technology
and
innovative
acoustic
design,
the
EL-8
is
available
both
in
open
and
closed-back
models.
To
get
the
most
out
of
your
purchase, please
take
the
time
to
carefully
read
through
this
user
guide
and
warranty.

Safety Guide
Volume
level
is
subjective
and
everyone
perceives
it
differently.
Listening
to
music
for
long
periods
of
time
at
excessive
levels can cause
irreparable
damage
to
your
ears.
Reduce
the
volume
levels
of
the
amplifier
and/or
audio
device
before
listening
to
your
headphones.
Gradually
increase
the
volume
until
desired
levels are
reached.
Enjoy
your
headphones
with
safe
listening
habits.
Always
maintain
a
distance
of
at
least 8
inches
(20cm)
between
the
headphones
and
a
cardiac
pacemaker,
implanted
defibrillator,
or
other
medical
devices
as
the
EL-8
has
permanent
magnets.
Keep
the
product,
accessories
and
packaging
out
of
reach
of
children.
This
product
is
not
intended
for
children
under
the
age
of
12
years
old.
Product Registration
Register
your
Audeze
headphone
at
audeze.com
for
information,
updates
and
news.

Sound Technology
Pushing
sound
technology
to
the
limits,
the
EL-8
is
designed
with
the
world's
most
advanced
planar
magnetic
technology
including
Fazor™
elements,
revolutionary
Fluxor™
magnetic
structure
and
UniforcerM
diaphragm
design.
The
result
is
sound
quality
unheard
of
in
this
or
any
other
price
category.
It's
flexible
and
portable,
a
statement
of
exclusive
elegance
inside
and
out.
Specifications
Driver
type
:
Single-sided
planar
magnetic
Magnetic
structure:
Fluxor
magnets
Driver
size:
100mm
Maximum
SPL: >
130d8
Frequency
response: 10Hz -
50kHz
THO: Less
than
0.1%
Impedance:
30
ohms
EL-8 Open-Back
Efficiency:
102d8
I
1mW
@
1kHz
Weight:
460g
EL-8 Closed-Back
Efficiency:
100d8
I
1mW
@
1kHz
Weight:
480
grams

Connecting Your Headphones
Look
for
the
(L)eft
and
(R)ight
indicators
on
the
two
cable
ends
and
match
them
to
the
headphone's
(L)eft
and
(R)ight
inputs
on
the
inside
of
the
headband
in
order
to
connect
them.
The
cable
connectors
fit
the
headphone's
input
in
only
one
orientation.
There's a
3.5mm
connector
at
the
other
end
to
connect
with
portable
devices
and
a
1/4"
adaptor
is
included.
Amplification
The
EL
-8
works
beautifully
with
smartphones,
tablets
and
portable
players.
You
can
dramatically
improve
the
sound
using an
external
headphone
amp
or
our
own
Audeze
Deckard™
DAC/Headphone
Amplifier.
Enjoy
total
musical
satisfaction
on
the
road
or
at
your
desktop,
the
best
of
both
worlds.
Care and Maintenance
Regular
maintenance
is
not
required,
but
an
occasional
wipe
with
a clean,
dry,
lint-free
cloth
is
recommended.
Do
not
use
any
type
of
polish
on
the
wood
veneer.

EL-B
COMFORT
Before
using
your
new
EL-8
headphone,
take
a
moment
to
read
our
Comfort
Guide.
Visit
audeze.com/
comfort
for
more
information.

Warranty
The Audeze products comprising the EL-8 products below (each an "Audeze
Product") are under warranty for one (1) year from the date of original retail
purchase (the "Warranty Period"). The EL-8 headphones include the following
models: EL-8 Open and EL-8 Closed.
What's covered: Audeze warrants to the original purchaser that the Audeze
Product will be free of defects related to manufacturing, parts, materials, and
workmanship under normal and accepted use in accordance with Audeze's
published guidelines. Audeze 's guidelines include but are not limited to
information contained in technical specifications, user manuals and service
communications.
What's not covered: This warranty does not cover defects resulting from
improper or unreasonable use or maintenance; cosmetic damage, including
but not limited to scratches, dents and broken plastic; failure to follow
operating instructions; accident; excess moisture; excess temperature; power
surges; connections to improper voltage supply; unauthorized alteration or
modification of original condition; damage caused by use with non-Audeze
products; products purchased from unauthorized dealers; or defects incurred
during transportation (claims must be presented to the carrier).
What we will do: During the Warranty Period, we will, at our sole discretion
and to the extent permitted by law. repair or replace (using new or
refurbished parts) the Audeze products comprising the EL -8 products below
(each an "Audeze Product") whuch are under warranty for the period listed,
from the date of original retail purchase (the "Warranty Period").
What we will not do: Except as stated below, pay shipping, insurance or
transportation charges from you to us, or any import fees, duties and taxes. If
the Audeze Product is covered by this warranty and is provided to us within
the first 30 days of the Warranty Period, then we will reimburse you for
shipping charges. If the Audeze Product you send to us is not covered by this
warranty , you will be charged the shipping costs . If you are outside the USA,
and purchased this product directly from Audeze USA, you must claim your
warranty service from Audeze USA; not from a foreign dealer or distributor.

Warranty eligibility statement: In order to be eligible for service under this
warranty, you must include with the repair item(s) a valid bill of sale from an
authorized Audeze retailer detailing the following information:
Retailer's name
Original date of purchase
Model or SKU number of the product purchased
Additional product information and limitations
Warranty replacements: Audeze strives to improve the performance of our
products, and therefore reserves the right to make changes to our design/specifi-
cations/materials at any time without notification. Audeze may, at its discretion,
choose to replace the Audeze Product completely with a new or remanufactured
product. In the event of product obsolescence, a suitable replacement will be
chosen based upon the features, the intended use (as determined by Audeze)
and the retail price of the original Audeze Product.
Product: All warranty replacements are guaranteed for 90 days or until the
conclusion of the Warranty Period of the original Audeze Product, whichever
period is greater. Audeze does not provide advance replacements for Audeze
Products.
Determining authority: Audeze will be the final determining authority for all
potential warranty claims for service and/or replacement.
Other conditions/rights: EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO
THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AUDEZE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION,
OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
LOSS OF USE; LOSS OF REVENUE; LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED
PROFITS; LOSS OF GOODWILL; LOSS OF, DAMAGE TO, COMPROMISE OR
CORRUPTION
OF DATA; OR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR
DAMAGE HOWSOEVER CAUSED INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF
EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY.

THE FOREGOING
LIMITATION
SHALL
NOT
APPLY
TO
DEATH
OR
PERSONAL
INJURY
CLAIMS, OR
ANY
STATUTORY
LIABILITY
FOR
INTENTIONAL
AND
GROSS NEGLIGENT
ACTS
AND/OR
OMISSIONS.
SOME STATES
DO
NOT
ALLOW
THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION
OF
INCIDENTAL
OR
CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES,
SO THE
ABOVE
LIMITATION
OR EXCLUSION
MAY
NOT
APPLY
TO
YOU.
TO
THE
EXTENT
PERMITTED
BY
LAW,
THIS
WARRANTY
AND
THE
REMEDIES SET FORTH ARE EXCLUSIVE
AND
IN LIEU
OF
ALL
OTHER
WARRANTIES,
REMEDIES
AND
CONDITIONS,
WHETHER
ORAL,
WRITTEN,
STATUTORY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
AUDEZE
DISCLAIMS
ALL
STATUTORY
AND
IMPLIED
WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING
WITHOUT
LIMITATION,
WARRAN-
TIES
OF
MERCHANTABILITY
AND
FITNESS
FOR
A
PARTICULAR
PURPOSE
AND
WARRANTIES
AGAINST
HIDDEN
OR
LATENT
DEFECTS,
TO
THE
EXTENT
PERMITTED
BY
LAW.
IN SO
FAR
AS
SUCH
WARRANTIES
CANNOT
BE DISCLAIMED,
AUDEZE
LIMITS THE
DURATION
AND
REMEDIES
OF
SUCH
WARRANTIES
TO
THE
DURATION
OF
THIS EXPRESS
WARRANTY
AND,
AT
AUDEZE'S
OPTION,
THE
REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT
SERVICES DESCRIBED
HEREIN. SOME STATES
(INCLUDING
COUNTRIES
AND
PROVINCES)
DO
NOT
ALLOW
LIMITATIONS
ON
HOW
LONG
AN
IMPLIED
WARRANTY
(OR
CONDITION)
MAY
LAST, SO THE
LIMITATION
DESCRIBED
ABOVE
MAY
NOT
APPLY
TO
YOU.
Audeze
LLC
http:/
/support.audeze.com

Certifications
The
aim
of
EU's
Waste
Electrical
and
Electronic
Equipment
(WEEE)
directives
2002/96/EC
and
the
RoHs
directive
is
to
reduce
waste
from
electric
and
electronic
products
and
to
recycle
as
much
of
the
materials
as
possible.
Any
remaining
waste
should
be
virtually
risk-free
to
handle
and
the
risk
of
hazardous
emissions
should
be
minimal.
Recycling
This
product
must
either
be
sent
for
repairs
and
reused
or
sent
for
treatment
and
recycling
through
an
approved
disposal
system.
For
recycling
and
waste
disposal
agents
for
Audeze
products,
contact
us
at
[email protected].
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or
Hazardous
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that
this
toxic
or
hazardous
substance
is
below
the
specified
limits
as
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in
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DO
NOT
FORCE
CONNECTORS
INTO
SOCKET
they
connect
in
one
direction
only.
NE
PAS
FORCER
LES
CONNECTEURS
DANS
LA
PRISE
ils se
connectent
dans
un
seul
sens
.
NO
FUERCE
LOS
CONECTORES
EN
EL
ENCHUFE
conectan
en
una
sola
direcci6n.
NAO
FORCAR
0
CONECTOR
NO
ENCAIXE
a
conexao
ocorre
somente
em
uma
dire<;:ao.
NON
FORZARE
IL
CONNETTORE
ALLA
PRESA
Ia
connessione
succede
in
una
sola
direzione.
DER STECKER
NICHT
MIT
GEWALT
IN DIE BUCHSE REINSCHIEBEN
die
passen
miteinander
nur
in
eine
Richtung.

Thank
you
for
purchasing
an
Audeze
EL-8
headphone.
As
you
unbox
your
new
headphones
take
a
moment
to
savor
the
event;
you're
about
to
experience
something
very
special.
This
headphone
will
bring
you
hours
of
musical
enjoyment
at
the
highest
possible
fidelity.
If
you're
passionate
about
music
like
us,
you'll
have
songs
and
albums
you've
been
listening
to
for
your
entire
life.
You've
heard
these
songs
in a
million
different
places
on
a
million
different
systems.
The
first
time
you
hear
the
EL-8
you'll
discover
details
in
the
music
that
you
never
noticed
before.
When
you
experience
the
depth
and
detail
of
music
and
actually
feel
the
excitement
you'll
understand
why
we
developed
the
EL-8
and
what
it
means
to
everyone
at
Audeze
that
you've
bought
a pair.
The
Audeze
Team

Cert i fica te of Authenticity
This certificate guarantees the Audeze™ product you
have purchased was thoroughly tested and burned-in at
the factory and is ready for use upon arrival.
Model
Serial No.
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