EarthQuake ECS6.5 User manual

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ECS
Sound That Will Move You
Sound That Will Move You
Edgeless High Fidelity
In-Ceiling Speaker Series
Installation Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the ECS, Edgeless Series of In-Ceiling
Speakers;oneofEarthquakeSound'smostvaluedin-wallspeakerlines.
Designedwithaestheticsandsoundqualityinmind,theECSseamlessly
blendsinto its surrounding asit provides a lifetimeof durability and high-
endperformance.
It is very important to read and follow all installation/mounting
instructions and recommendations in this manual thoroughly to ensure
optimalperformanceandlongevity.
The ECS Features
» Frameless design for reduced visibility/low profile/seamless blend
» Long excursion kevlar woofer cones
» 1” (25mm) silk dome NEO swiveling tweeters
» ± 3dB bass and treble controls
» Elaborate crossover networks
» Easy Turn-N-Lock™ installation mechanism
» Gold plated, spring loaded terminals
» Magnetically attached, paintable grilles
GrillePaintingGuidelines
TheECS Edgeless In-WallSpeakergrillesare paintable andcan accept
virtuallyanytypeofpaint.Westronglyrecommendthefollowing:
1.Removethegrillesfromthespeakerspriortopaintingthem.
2. Thin the paint prior to application, if needed. Spray and roller paint
applications typically provide the best results. Note that you may
need to apply multiple thin layers of paint to achieve the desired
shadewithoutlosingsoundqualityduetocloggingofthegrilles.
3. Let the painted grilles fully dry before mounting them back on the
speakers.
Dear Valued Customer,
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WARNING: These products are
capable of generating high
sound pressure levels. You
should exercise caution when
operating these speakers. Long
term exposures to high levels of
soundpressurewillcausepermanentdamage
to your hearing. Sound pressure levels
exceeding 85dB can be dangerous with
constant exposure, set your audio system to a
comfortable loudness level. Earthquake
Sound Corporation does not assume liability
for damages resulting from the direct use of
Earthquakespeakers,andurgesuserstoplay
volumeatmoderatelevels.
Grille Painting & Placement Considerations
Figure 1
40 - 60°
SpeakerPlacement
TheECSEdgelessIn-WallSpeakersaredesignedtobeflushmounted
in walls or ceilings. For optimal acoustical performance, simply follow
theseguidelines:
1.Placespeakersatanequaldistance(left/right)fromlistener.
2.Speakersmustbespacedata40-60°anglefromlistener(Figure1).
3.Aimtweetertowardsthelistener’searwheninlisteningposition.
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Simplytightenthe screws by hand using a screwdriver
to prevent the mounting ears from snapping. Some
resistancemayoccurthefirstfewturnsofthescrewasit
makesitspaththroughtheplastic.
Easy Installation Steps
1
Cut the hole:
using the provided
cut out template
2
Wire the speaker:
using the non-obtrusive
spring-loaded speaker
terminals
3
Mount the speaker:
by utilizing the
Turn-N-Lock™
installation mechanisms
In-Ceiling Speakers
Placement Considerations

Specifications Specifications
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E C S 6 . 5 SP E C I F I C AT I O N S
Frequency Response:
Sensitivity:
Nominal Impedance:
Power Handling:
Enclosure Material / Type:
Driver Components:
40Hz - 20kHz
87dB @ 1W/1M
8-Ohm
300 Watts Max
Impact resist ABS Plastic
Grille Finish: White / Paintable
Mounting Depth: 4 5/16” (110mm)
Cut Out Diameter: 7 7/8” (200mm)
Outer Diameter: 8 9/16” (223mm)
Two-way system using:
one 6.5” low mass stiff kevlar
cone midbass and one 1” silk
dome swiveling NEO tweeter
Wire Gauge Recommended: 12
Weight Per Speaker: 3.9 lbs
E C S 8 . 0 SP E C I F I C AT I O N S
Frequency Response:
Sensitivity:
Nominal Impedance:
Power Handling:
Enclosure Material / Type:
Driver Components:
30Hz - 20kHz
88dB @ 1W/1M
8-Ohm
400 Watts Max
Impact resist ABS plastic
Two-way system using:
one 8” low mass stiff kevlar
cone midbass and one 1” silk
dome swiveling NEO tweeter
Grille Finish: White / Paintable
Wire Gauge Recommended:
Weight Per Speaker:
12
4.3 lbs
Mounting Depth: 4 7/8” (124mm)
Outer Diameter:
Cut Out Diameter: 9 1/2” (240mm)
10 1/2” (267mm)
4 7/8” (124mm)
Ø 10 1/2” (267mm)
Ø 9 1/2” (240mm)
4 5/16” (110mm)
Ø 8 9/16” (223mm)
Ø 7 7/8” (200mm)