EarthQuake Titan Theia User manual

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The Sound That Will Move You
S O U N D
About Earthquake Sound....................................................................
Safety Instructions.................................................................................
Introduction...........................................................................................
Unpacking Tips, Safety Instructions.......................................................
Features.........................................................................................
TheiaDesign..........................................................................................
Speaker Placements.............................................................................
Dimensions and Specifications..............................................................
Warranty Information.............................................................................
For Your Records..................................................................................

For over 28 years, Earthquake Sound has been producing a variety of high quality audio products that have
impressedaudiophilecommunitiesaroundtheworld.Itallstartedin1984whenJosephSahyoun,amusicfreakand
Aerospace Engineer unhappy with the existing loud speaker technology and performance, decided to put his
advance engineering knowledge to use. He pushed technological boundaries to the limit to create the kind of
subwooferhecouldlivewith.Earthquakequicklycreatedanameforitselfinthecaraudio industryandbecamewell
knownfor itspowerfulsubwoofersandamplifiers. In1997,usinghisexisting expertiseintheaudioindustry, Joseph
Sahyounexpandedhiscompanytohomeaudioproduction.
Earthquake Sound has since evolved into a leader in the home audio industry, producing not only subwoofers and
amplifiers but surround speakers and tactile transducers as well. Engineered by audiophiles for audiophiles,
Earthquake Sound audio products are meticulously crafted to reproduce each and every single note perfectly,
bringing your home theater experience to life. With true dedication and full attention to details, Earthquake Sound
engineers continuously develop new and better products to meet customers’ needs and go beyond their
expectations.
From mobile audio to prosound and home audio, Earthquake Sound has been selected as the winner of many
prestigiousawardsbasedonsoundquality,performance,valueandfeatures.CEAandnumerouspublicationshave
awardedEarthquakeSoundwithoveradozendesignandengineeringawards.Additionally,EarthquakeSoundhas
beengrantedmanydesignpatentsbytheUSPOforrevolutionaryaudiodesignsthathavechangedthesoundofthe
audioindustry.
Headquartered in a 60,000 square foot facility in Hayward, California USA, Earthquake Sound currently exports to
over 60 countries worldwide. In 2010, Earthquake Sound expanded its export operations by opening a European
warehouse in Denmark. This accomplishment was recognized by the US Department of Commerce who honored
EarthquakeSoundwithanExportAchievementawardatthe2011ConsumerElectronicShow.Justrecently,theUS
Department of Commerce presented Earthquake Sound with another ExportAchievement award for expanding its
exportoperationsinChina.
About Earthquake Sound Corporation
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Theia Manual 3
Joseph Sahyoun, US Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke,
Abraham Sahyoun and Thomas Mygind US Commercial Officer Sarah Fox and Joseph Sahyoun

Safety First
Symbols Explained:
Important Safety Instructions:
This documentation contains general safety,
installation, and operating instructions for the THOR
In-Wall SUB10. It is important to read this user’s
manual before attempting to use this product. Pay
particular attention to the safety instructions.
Appears on the component to
indicate the presence of
uninsulated, dangerous voltage
inside the enclosure – voltage that
may be sufficient to constitute a
risk of shock.
Calls attention to a procedure,
practice, condition or the like that,
if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in injury
or death.
Calls attention to a procedure,
practice, condition or the like that,
if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in
damage to or destruction of part or
all of the product.
Note: Calls attention to information that
is essential to highlight.
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Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions in their entirety.
2) Store this manual and packaging in a safe
place.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow instructions (do not take shortcuts).
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordancewiththemanufacturer’sinstructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatusesthatproduceheat.
9) Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. The
grounding-typeplug hastwobladesanda third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsoleteoutlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles,andthe point wheretheyexit from
theapparatus.
11) Only use attachments and accessories
specifiedbythemanufacturer.
12) Use only a compatible rack or cart for the final
restingposition.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storm
orwhenunusedforalongperiodoftime.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in a way such
as: power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally,orhasbeendropped.
15) Toreducetheriskoffireorelectricshock,donot
exposethisapparatustorainormoisture.
Unpacking System Components
ŸKeep the original carton and packing materials for
futureshipmentorstorage.
ŸCheck for any visual signs of damage. If you
encounter any concealed damage, consult your
Earthquake Sound dealer before proceeding with
unitinstallation.
ŸRetain the sales receipt as it establishes the
duration fo the limited warranty and provides
informationforinsurancepurposes.

This triangle, which appears on your component,
alerts you to the presence of uninsulated,
dangerous voltage inside the enclosure -
voltage that may be sufficient to
constitute a risk of shock.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This triangle, which appears on your component,
alerts you to important operating and
maintenance instructions in this
accompanying literature.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Theia Manual 5
System Installation Considerations
Thereareseveralfactorstoconsiderbeforeinstalling
EarthquakeSound’sTheiacenterchannelspeaker:
ŸWhataretheintendedlisteningzones?
ŸFrom where in each zone will the listener prefer to
control the system? Where will the speakers be
located?
ŸWherewillthesourceequipmentbelocated?
Connection Tips
ŸKeep all power cords away from all signal cables
topreventhummingfrominducednoise.
ŸChoose reliable signal cable cords (Earthquake
Sound also specializes in high performance RCA
cablesandpatches).
ŸAll speaker wires that are ran through the walls
should be twisted type to reduce potential hum
noisepick-up.
ŸIt is best to use a grounded electrical outlet to
power the amplifier. Lack of input ground
reference could be unsafe. Consult with your
electricalcontractoraboutpropergrounding.
Theia Features
WARNING: This product is
capable of generating high
sound pressure levels. You
should exercise caution when
operating these speakers. Long
termexposurestohigh 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 Earthquake Sound audio
product(s)andurgesuserstoplayvolumeat
moderatelevels.
• Luxurious multi-layer piano black lacquer finish
• Slim modern living design
• Full range, magnetically shielded drivers with 4”
Kevlar cones and
• Two 1" enhanced line action silk dome tweeters
• Patented SLAPS 10” passive radiator
(Symmetrically Loaded Audio Passive System)
• CNC machined aluminum spikes with adjustable
rear spike
• Internal aero dynamic motor (minimum
turbulence)
Piston-Max patented
technology
• Gold plated binding posts
• High pass 18dB / Octave filter @ 4kHz
• Zobel network with Poly-fuse protection

ver since the release of the Telesto and Tigris,
Emany of you inquired us to produce a center
channel to match those Titan towers. To be honest,
we were already in the process of developing the
product then. However, as an avid audiophile, I could
not let the product make its way to the sales floor
without sweating the details from all possible angles.
Many of you have provided us with design
requirements, development ideas and tremendous
feedback that helped us improved our products. We
aretrulygratefulforallyoursupportandfeedback.
From all of us at Earthquake Sound Corporation:
Thankyou&enjoy.
Well,thewaitisfinallyover.
After years in development, I proudly present to you
the Theia center channel speaker, part of the Titan
Series.
Introduction
arthquakeSoundpresentsitsnextcreation from
the TITAN series, the Theia center channel
Espeaker.
Its sleek exterior is matched only by its performance.
Theia’scurvedcabinetdesignintegratestheAcoustic
Array System Design (AASD) technology to allow The patented Piston-Max Technology (PMT) is
evenaudiodistributioninawiderlisteningarea. integrated into Theia’s four 4” Kevlar cones to
increase efficiency and accuracy of music
reproduction. The motor and voice coil structures of
these drivers are fully isolated, allowing them to
operate with extremely low distortion. In addition,
each Theia driver is magnetically shielded to prevent
interference from any nearby components (TV,
receiver,Blu-rayplayers,etc.).
Theia also incorporates the patented Symmetrically
Loaded Audio Passive System (SLAPS) which
dramatically increases its efficiency as well as
extendsitssub-harmonicfrequencyresponse.
With two 1” (25mm) silk dome tweeters positioned at
the very front and center of the unit, Theia can
achieve perfect positioning for wider dispersion and
better image stability, allowing everyone in the room
canequallyenjoyTheia’ssuperiorperformance.
Theia Design
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Joseph J. Sahyoun
President & Chief Engineer
Figure 1.
Theia’sAcoustic Array System Design (AASD)
audio dispersion.
Figure 2.
SLAPS (Symmetrically Loaded Audio Passive
Systems)
Tweeter Sound Wave
Driver Sound Wave

FrontLeft&RightSpeakerPlacement
In a home theater system, front speakers are
responsible for movies’ sound tracks and dynamic
actions. The front speakers need to sync the video
event with the audio. For instance, when there is a
moving vehicle from the left to the right of the screen,
the sound should travel from the left front speaker to
therightfrontspeaker.
In a two channel stereo system, the front speakers
are responsible for producing all of the sound:
staging, imaging, and depth of field. Placing the
speakerstooclose toeach otherwill compromisethe
stage, while placing them too far from each other will
breaktheimages.
Frontspeakersshouldbeplacedatanequaldistance
from the TV and the primary listening spot (sweet
spot).Together withthecenter channelspeaker,they
should form a slight arc with all three speakers at
exactly the same distance from where you sit, as
illustratedinFigure3.
SpeakersElevation
The tweeters from all three front speakers should
have the same elevation as your ears while seated.
Any deviation will work but it may reduce the
performance. Make sure that there are no solid
objects (like furniture) blocking the pathway of the
soundtravelingtoyourlisteninglocation.
ometheaterperformancedependsverymuch
so on product performance, room size and
speaker placement. Reading this manual,
Hfollowingyourpriorities andthese procedures
will pay off with a big improvement to sound quality
andsonicperformance.Basicsofspeakerplacement
can help you make the smartest choice for your
specific room. There is no magic bullet in home
theater, which is why this is called custom home
theater. Every speaker has different sonic
characteristics, every room has different acoustic
properties, everyone's ears hear sound a little
differently and your left ear has a different sensitivity
than your right ear. So in the end, you may use this
manual as a starting guideline. However, when it
comes to actually setting up your speaker system, let
yourownearsbethejudge.
CenterChannelSpeakerPlacement
This should be the first speaker you place in your
home theater room. The job of a center channel is to
anchor dialogue and other on-screen sounds to the
screen. Thus, its position depends upon where you
putyourTV.Placeyourcenterchanneldirectlyabove
or below your TV — centered, make sure the
speaker'sfrontedgeispreciselyalignedwiththefront
edgeofyourTVscreentoreducing distortioncaused
by sound reflecting and diffracting off the TV's
cabinet. If possible, the height of the center channel
speakers should be as high as your ears in a sitting
position,asillustratedinFigure3.
The Theia is equipped with adjustable rear spike that
allows you to aim the speaker accordingly. Simply
twist the rear spike to adjust its height, and therefore,
Theia’saim.
Theia
Center
Telesto/Tigris
Front Right
Telesto/Tigris
Front Left
MKVII MKVII
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Theia Manual 7
Speaker Placements
Figure 3.
Front speaker placement
Figure 4.
Theia can be aimed at different vertical angles
Figure 5.
Typical speaker & subwoofer placement in 3.1/2
theater system
A B
C
LEFT
RIGHT
CENTER
= =
A = B = C

Figure 8.
Typical speaker placement in 7.1 Theater System
Rear Right
Rear Left
Surround
Right
Surround
Left
Rear Center
Theia
Center
Telesto/Tigris
Front Right
Telesto/Tigris
Front Left
MKVII MKVII
Figure 7.
Typical speaker placement in 6.1 Theater System
Rear Right
Rear Left
Theia
Center
Telesto/Tigris
Front Right
Telesto/Tigris
Front Left
MKVII MKVII
Theia
Center
Telesto/Tigris
Front Right
Rear Right
Rear Left
Telesto/Tigris
Front Left
MKVII MKVII
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SurroundSpeakerPlacement
Surround speakers are there to envelop three
dimensional sound that places you in the middle of
the action. Ideally, your primary pair of surround
speakersshouldbe placedtotheleftandrightofyour
listeningposition —eitherinlinewith it,orjustbehind
it. They should form a 90°-110° angle with respect to
your television. In a 7.1-channel system with more
than two surround speakers, or if side placement is
not available for your surrounds in a standard 5.1-
channel setup, consider placement behind your
listeningposition,facingthefrontoftheroom.
Surroundspeakersshould be placedhigh enough so
that the drivers do not fire directly at your ears when
you're sitting down.As a rule of thumb, place them at
ear level while you are in standing position. Most
people tend to over amplify the rear speakers. This is
not recommended as it can over power the front
speakers. Most of the time, the rear speakers are
relatively quite. They simply come on when there are
specialeffects.
Since every room has different acoustics, you might
need to experiment with the speakers aiming. You
maygetgoodresultsbypointingthemattheceilingor
toward the rear corners of the room. If no side or rear
walls are available for mounting your speakers, try
placing a pair of traditional bookshelf speakers on
speaker stands, slightly behind and to the sides of
your listening position. Avoid aiming them directly at
yourlisteningposition.
Speaker Placements (cont’d)
Figure 6.
Typical speaker placement in 5.1 Theater System

Theia Specifications
300 Watts
Frequency: 89dB+/-3dBSensitivity: 20Hz - 35kHz
Power handling:
22 lbs. / 10 kgs.
Weight:
Available finish: Fine high gloss black piano lacquer
Theia Dimensions and Specifications
8 Ohms
Nominal Impedance:
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top angled view
front view
1
24 /2”(623mm)
1” (25mm) non-adjustable spike1 - 2” (25-50mm) adjustable spike
7
24 /8”(378mm)
side view
1
12 /2”(318mm)
3
5 /4”(146mm)
1
5 /4”(133mm)
3
19 /8”(493mm)

5 Year Warranty Information
arthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed NewAudio Products to 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
Eoriginalsalesreceiptwithserialnumberaffixed/writtenonit).
The five (5) year warranty period is valid only if an authorized Earthquake dealer properly installs the product and the warranty
registrationcardisproperlyfilledoutand sent to Earthquake Sound Corporation. If a non-authorized party installsthe product, a
ninety(90)daywarrantyperiodwillbeapplied.
(A)Five(5)yearslimitedwarrantyplancoverageguidelines:
!First year: Earthquake pays for labor, parts, and ground freight (only in US mainland, not including Alaska and Hawaii.
Shippingtousisnotcovered).
!Second,third,fourth&fifthyear:Earthquakepayslaboronly.Customermustpayforpartsandfreightbothways.
(B)Warning:
Products(sentforrepair)thataretestedbyEarthquaketechniciansanddeemedtohavenoproblem(s)willnotbecoveredby
the five (5) year limited warranty. Customer will be charged a minimum of one (1) hour of labor (at the ongoing rates) plus
shippingchargesbacktocustomer.
(C)Earthquakewillrepairorreplace atouroption alldefectiveproducts/partssubjecttothefollowingprovisions:
!Defectiveproducts/partshavenotbeenalteredorrepairedbyotherthananEarthquakefactory-approvedtechnicians.
!Products/partsarenotsubjectedtonegligence,misuse,improperuseoraccident,damagedbyimproperlinevoltage,used
withincompatibleproducts orhaveitsserial numberoranypartofitaltered,defacedorremoved,orhavebeen usedinany
waythatiscontrarytoEarthquake'swritteninstructions.
(D)WarrantyLimitations:
Warrantydoesnotcoverproductsthathavebeenmodifiedorabused,includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing:
!Damagestospeakercabinetandcabinetfinishduetomisuse,abuseorimproperuseofcleaningmaterials/methods.
!Bentspeakerframe,brokenspeakerconnectors,holesinspeakercone,surround&dustcap,burntspeakervoicecoil.
!Fadingand/ordeteriorationofspeakercomponents&finishduetoimproperexposuretoelements.
!Bentamplifiercasing,damagedfinishonthecasingduetoabuse,misuseorimproperuseofcleaningmaterial.
!BurnttracersonPCB.
!Product/partdamagedduetopoorpackagingorabusiveshippingconditions.
!Subsequentdamagetootherproducts.
warrantyclaimwillnotbevalidifthewarrantyregistrationcardisnotproperlyfilled&returnedtoEarthquakewithacopyof
thesalesreceipt.
A
(E)ServiceRequest:
Toreceiveproductservice, contactEarthquakeServiceDepartmentat [phone]andrequestan RMAnumber(Return
Material Authorization). Items shipped without a valid RMA number will be refused. Make sure you provide us with your
complete/correct shipping address, a valid phone number, and a brief description of the problem you are experiencing with
theproduct.Inmost cases,ourtechniciansmightbeable to resolvetheproblemoverthephone, thuseliminatingtheneedto
shiptheproduct.
(F)ShippingInstructions:
Product(s) must be packaged in its original protective box(es) to minimize transport damage and prevent repackaging cost
(at the ongoing rates). Shipper claims regarding items damaged in transit must be presented to carrier. Earthquake Sound
Corporationreservestherighttorefuseimproperlypackedproduct.Originalbillofsalemustaccompanyproductreturnedto
service.Weencourageyoutoincludewiththepackageawrittendescriptionoftheproblem.Shipproductto:
Earthquake Sound Corp.
2727 McCone Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545.
Tel: [phone].
YouareresponsibleforthecostofshippingtheproducttoEarthquakeSoundCorporation.
(G)DisputesResolution:
Alldisputes betweenclientsandEarthquakeSoundCorporation resulting fromthefive(5)yearlimitedwarrantypolicymust
beresolvedaccordingtothelaws&registrationofthecountyofAlameda California.
PRODUCTREGISTRATION
ThisEarthquakeproductcanberegisteredbyreturningtheProductRegistrationcardattachedtothismanual.Pleasealsoretain
salesreceipt,whichrepresentsproofofpurchase.
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