EarthQuake MiniMe P8 User manual

Platine Noireé
High Fidelity 7.1 Surround Sound
User's Manual
Sound That Will Move You

Congratulations on your purchase of the Hohmann “Platine Noiree” Signature series loudspeakers.
released Platine Noiree 7.1 home theater speakers are designed to provide Audiophiles with years of high-fidelity music
enjoyment. The Platine Noiree group is made of two (2) tower speakers, one (1) center speaker, two (2) dipole speakers and
two(2)monitorspeakers-allmagneticallyshielded.
Handcrafted from 1" high density fiber boards, each cabinet is internally braced and reinforced using premium grade
solidwoodandepoxymix.Multi-stage finishing begins with extensive priming and sanding of the cabinet surface. Followed by
several layers of black and silver lacquer, with fine sanding in between.All covered by a smooth 1/8" clear lacquer coat. The
extensively polished cabinet possesses smooth and super refined finish that resets the standard of elegance. The Platine
Noiree speakers are perfectly balanced and matched for the optimum experience in home theater, they are designed to
dramaticallyenhanceyourenjoymentofmusicandfilmsathome,byaddingpowerandimpacttoimagesandsoundeffects.
EarthquakeSoundCorporationisasubsidiaryoftheHohmannInternationalGroup-manufacturersoffinemobileand
home audio products. Earthquake was founded in 1984, by Joseph Y. Sahyoun - a brilliant engineer and a well-respected
leader in developing new technologies. Mr. Sahyoun states: "unlike many new comers to the business, this is not a retailer
dream of making it big, or a corporate investment driven venture"; Earthquake is a product of "need and not greed".
EarthquakeisanEngineeringdrivencompany,recognizedbyCEMA-ConsumerElectronicsManufacturingAssociation-asa
leaderin"design&engineering"ofmobileandhomeaudioproducts.
Rave reviews: Earthquake products (mobile & home) enjoy rave reviews from the industry leading publications. Car
Audio & Electronics, Mobile Electronics, Home Theater Magazine, Widescreen Review, Stereophile Guide, Digital Home
EntertainmentandmanyothernotablemagazineshadnothingbutpraisewhentestingEarthquakeproducts.
Awards: the prestigious Consumer Electronics Manufacturers Association CEMA bestowed several Design and
Engineering Excellence awards on the Nova products. This was no accident, it is the natural result of years of accumulated
R&D in the mobile audio arena; a massive knowledge of audio and electronics that was applied to home audio products.
Suffice to say, Hohmann International and its subsidiaries have accumulated over 20 awards in Design & Engineering
Excellence.
Patented inventions: Hohmann International and its subsidiaries (Nova, Earthquake Sound) are proprietors of
multiple advanced patents. They lead the way in designing the only Symmetrically Loaded Passive Radiator, used in mobile
and home bass production alike. The Optically Coupled Distortion Limiting circuitry (OCDL) created to eliminate audio
amplifierinputstageclippingwithoutdistortingtheaudiosignal.Plusmanyotherprotectedpatentsthatcannotbedisclosedat
thistime.
This owners manual is designed to better acquaint you with the Platine Noiree speakers system, and to guide you
through the phases of system design and application. It is imperative that you read this manual in its entirety. Our technicians
and staffarelookingforwardtoansweranyquestionsyoumighthave,pleasecall(1-800-576-7944).
Sincerely,
JosephJ.Sahyoun-President.
The newly
Dear Valued Customer
CAUTION: the Platine Noiree loudspeakers are capable of generating high sound pressure levels. You
should exercise caution when operating these speakers. Long term exposures to high levels of sound
pressure will cause permanent damage 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 the Platine Noireé
loudspeakers , and urges users to play music in moderate levels.
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W = 6"
D = 11"
H = 44.5"
*Magnetically shielded
*24dB/oct high pass 18dB/oct low pass
*Enclosure type:
passive radiator bass reflex system
*Woofers:
Four 4" high power poly cone drivers
*Passive Radiator:
One 10" SLAPS
*Tweeters:
Two 1" high definition silk dome
*Power handling:
500 watts
*Sensitivity:
89dB @ 1W/1M
*Bandwidth:
20Hz to 35kHz.
*Net weight:
47 Lbs.
PN-4521 Tower Speaker System
20 30 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 3k 5k 10k 20k 30kHz
Distance Loudspeaker - mic: 104.3 cm dBSPL normalized on 1 Meter PN-4521 Tower
(88.9 dB Diff:0.01)
- dBSPL
1W / 1M
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
Ohm
56
48
40
32
24
16
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(Impedance Curve)
PN-4421 Center Speaker System
W = 28"
D = 11"
H = 6"
20 30 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 3k 5k 10k 20k 30kHz
Distance Loudspeaker - mic: 104.3 cm dBSPL normalized on 1 Meter PN-4421 Centre
(89 dB Diff:0.01)
- dBSPL
1W / 1M
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
Ohm
56
48
40
32
24
16
8
(Impedance Curve)
*Magnetically shielded
*24dB/oct high pass 18dB/oct low pass
*Enclosure type:
passive radiator bass reflex system
*Woofers:
Four 4" high power poly cone drivers
*Passive Radiator:
One 10" SLAPS
*Tweeters:
Two 1" high definition silk dome
*Power handling:
500 watts
*Sensitivity:
89dB @ 1W/1M
*Bandwidth:
25Hz to 35kHz.
*Net weight:
47 Lbs.
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20 30 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 3k 5k 10k 20k 30kHz
Distance Loudspeaker - mic: 104.3 cm dBSPL normalized on 1 Meter PN-1411 Monitor
(87.0 dB Diff:0.01)
- dBSPL
1W / 1M
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
Ohm
56
48
40
32
24
16
8
(Impedance Curve)
PN-1411 Monitor Speaker System
20 30 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 3k 5k 10k 20k 30kHz
Distance Loudspeaker - mic: 104.3 cm dBSPL normalized on 1 Meter PN-2421 Dipole
(87.6 dB Diff:0.01)
- dBSPL
1W / 1M
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
Ohm
56
48
40
32
24
16
8
(Impedance Curve)
PN-2421 Dipole Speaker System
W = 12.5"
H 10.5"=
D 7"=
PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-2515PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-2421
PN-4421 PN-4521PN-4521
PN-2421
PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-2515PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-4421 PN-4521PN-4521
PN-1411PN-1411
PN-2421PN-2421
PN-1411PN-1411
W = 14"
H = 10.5"
D = 7"
*Magnetically shielded
*24dB/oct high pass 18dB/oct low pass
*Enclosure type:
port tuned bass reflex system
*Woofers:
One 4" high power poly cone driver
*Passive Radiator:
N/A
*Tweeters:
One 1" high definition silk dome
*Power handling:
200 watts
*Sensitivity:
88dB @ 1W/1M
*Bandwidth:
45Hz to 30kHz.
*Net weight:
13 Lbs.
*Magnetically shielded
*24dB/oct high pass 18dB/oct low pass
*Enclosure type:
port tuned bass reflex system
*Woofers:
Two 4" high power poly cone driver
*Passive Radiator:
N/A
*Tweeters:
Two 1" high definition silk dome
*Power handling:
200 watts
*Sensitivity:
89dB @ 1W/1M
*Bandwidth:
40Hz to 35kHz.
*Net weight:
15 Lbs.
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PN-2421
PN-4421 PN-4521PN-4521
PN-1411PN-1411
PN-2421
W 18.625"=
H = 7.25"
D 8.5"=
PN-2515 Universal Speaker System
PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-2515PN-2515
PN-2515
*Magnetically shielded
*24dB/oct high pass 18dB/oct low pass
*Enclosure type:
port tuned bass reflex system
*Woofers:
Two 5.25" Magnetically shielded, high power poly cone driver
*Passive Radiator:
N/A
*Tweeters:
One 1.5" high definition silk dome
*Power handling:
300 watts
*Sensitivity:
89dB @ 1W/1M
*Bandwidth:
30Hz to 35kHz.
*Net weight:
17.90 Lbs.
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Planning Your Home Entertainment System
The Platine Noiree system is perfectly matched for use in 7.1 multi-channel home theater systems; they can also be
usedinstandardtwo-channelstereoconfigurations.
Speaker placement is of utmost importance in order to optimize the performance of your home theater system. The
diagram below illustrates a 7.1 surround system using the Platine Noiree speakers in conjunction with one MiniMe 8"
subwoofer. The Platine Noiree speakers can be used in more complex surround sound systems that are not covered in
this manual. A true 7.1 home theater surround system integrates closely matched components with a subwoofer, in
order to accurately reproduce all the details and dynamic range of music. The Platine Noiree speakers are designed
particularly for such applications. In this case the MiniMe subwoofer will complete your 7.1 system. It is recommended
thatyouuseoneormoresubwooferstoperfectlymatchyoursystemfortheultimateinlowfrequencyeffects.
Also available for purchase is the PN-2515 universal speaker. This unit allows users to substitute or complement any
otherspeakerinyour system, deliveringawiderrange of mid-bassandhigh frequency effects.Inaddition, the PN-2515
can be hung on walls for plasma theaters or space challenged rooms. This deeper style plasma speaker delivers much
bettersoundqualitythancommonlysoldplasmaspeakers.
PN-1411 shielded rear monitor speakers
PN-2421 shielded dipole speakers
PN-4421 shielded center speaker
PN-4521 shielded tower speakers
PN-2515 shielded universal speakers
PN-2515
PN-2515 PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-1411PN-1411
PN-2515
PN-2515
PN-2421PN-2421
PN-4421 PN-4521
PN-4521
MiniMe P8
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Five Years Limited Warranty
Five (5) year limited warranty:
Earthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio Products be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal and proper use for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase (as shown on
the original bill of sale with serial number affixed/written on it). The five (5) year warranty period is valid only if an authorized
Earthquakedealer properly installsthe product andthe warranty registrationcard is properlyfilled out andsent toEarthquake
SoundCorporation.Ifanon-authorizedpartyinstallstheproductaninety(90)daywarrantyperiodwillbeapplied.
(A) Five (5) years limited warranty plan coverage guidelines:
• First year: Earthquake pays for labor, parts, and return ground freight (only in US mainland, not including Alaska,
Hawaii and Puerto Rico).
• Second year: Earthquake pays for labor and parts only, customer must pay freight both ways.
• Third, fourth & fifth year: Earthquake pays for labor only. Customer must pay for parts and freight both ways.
(B) Warning:
Products (sent for repair) that are tested by Earthquake technicians and deemed to have no problem(s) will not be
covered by the five (5) year limited warranty. Customer will be charged a minimum of one (1) hour of labor (ongoing
rates)plusshippingchargesbacktocustomer.
(C) Earthquake will repair or replace - at our option - all defective products/parts subject to the following
provisions:
• Defective products/parts have not been altered or repaired by other than an Earthquake factory approved technician.
• Products/parts are not subjected to negligence, misuse, improper use, or accident, damaged by improper line voltage,
used with incompatible products, or have its serial number or any part of it altered, defaced or removed, or have been
used in any way that is contrary to Earthquake's written instructions.
(D) Warranty Limitations:
Warranty does not cover products that have been modified or abused. Including but not limited to the following:
• Damages to speaker cabinet and cabinet finish due to misuse, abuse, or use of improper use of cleaning
materials/methods.
• Bent speaker frame, broken speaker connectors, holes in speaker cone, surround & dust cap, burnt speaker voice coil.
• Fading, deterioration of speaker components & finish due to improper exposure to elements.
• Bent amplifier casing, damaged finish on the casing due to abuse, misuse, or improper use of cleaning material.
• Burnt traces on PCB.
• Product/part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping conditions.
• Subsequent damage to other products.
A warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled out & returned to Earthquake with a
copy of the sales invoice.
(E) Service Request:
To receive product/s service, contact Earthquake's service department at [phone] and request an RMA
number(Return MaterialAuthorization);items shipped withouta valid RMAnumber will berefused. Makesureyou provideus
with your complete/correct shipping address, a valid phone number, and a brief description of the problem you are
experiencing with the product. In most cases, our technicians might be able to resolve the problem over the phone, thus
eliminatingtheneedtoshiptheproduct.
(F) Shipping Instructions:
Product/s must be packaged in its original protective box(s) to minimize transport damage. Shipping claims
regarding items damaged in transit must be presented to carrier. Earthquake Sound Corporation reserves the right to refuse
any products improperly packed. Original bill of sale must accompany product returned for service. We encourage you to
include with the package a written description of the problem. Ship product to: Earthquake Sound Corp. 2727 Mc Cone
Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545. Ph [phone]. You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to Earthquake
SoundCorporation.
(G) Disputes Resolution:
All disputes - between clients and Earthquake Sound Corporation - resulting from the five (5) years limited
warrantypolicymustberesolvedaccordingtothelaws&regulationsofthecountyofAlameda-California.
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Earthquake Sound reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice.
Copyright © Earthquake Sound Corporation
Earthquake Sound Corporation • 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward, CA94545
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Sound That Will Move You.