Ecler ARQIS Series User manual

ARQIS Series
CABINET LOUDSPEAKERS
Architectural Loudspeaker Cabinets
USER MANUAL

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INDEX
1. IMPORTANT REMARK.................................................................................... 3
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................. 4
3. IMPORTANT NOTE......................................................................................... 6
4. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 6
5. MODELS ........................................................................................................ 6
5.1. ARQIS105 ....................................................................................................... 6
5.2. ARQIS106 ....................................................................................................... 7
5.3. ARQIS108 ....................................................................................................... 7
5.4. ARQIS205 ....................................................................................................... 7
5.5. ARQIS208 ....................................................................................................... 8
5.6. ARQIS110 ....................................................................................................... 8
5.7. ARQIS112 ....................................................................................................... 8
5.8. ARQISSB6T ..................................................................................................... 9
5.9. ARQISSB10 ..................................................................................................... 9
5.10. ARQISSB15 ................................................................................................... 9
6. CONNECTIONS............................................................................................. 10
7. RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER ........................................................................ 10
8. POSITIONING............................................................................................... 10
9. INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 11
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 12
11. INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS........................................................................... 14

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1. IMPORTANT REMARK
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this equipment to rain or
moisture.
WARNING: An apparatus with Class I construction shall be connected to a mains
socket-outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or
the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the
plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Unplug the apparatus during lightening sorts or when unused for long
periods of time.
13. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any 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, or has been dropped.
14. Disconnecting from mains: Switching off the POWER switch all the
functions and light indicators of the amplifier will be stopped, but fully
disconnecting the device from mains is done unplugging the power cord
from the mains input socket. For this reason, it always shall remain readily
operable.
15. Equipment is connected to a socket-outlet with earthing connection by
means of a power cord.
16. The marking information is located at the bottom of apparatus.
17. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.

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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
WARNING: This product must not be discarded, under any
circumstance, as unsorted urban waste. Take to the nearest electrical
and electronic waste treatment centre.
NEEC AUDIO BARCELONA, S.L. accepts no liability for any damage that may be
caused to people, animal or objects due to failure to comply with the warnings
above.

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3. IMPORTANT NOTE
Congratulations! You are the owner of carefully designed and manufactured
equipment. We thank you for trusting in us and choosing our ARQIS Series
loudspeaker cabinets.
In order to get the optimum operation and efficiency from this unit, it is VERY
IMPORTANT - before you plug anything - to read this manual very carefully and
bear in mind all considerations specified within it. We strongly recommend that its
maintenance be carried out by our Authorised Technical services.
4. INTRODUCTION
Based on studying installers and interior design and system integration
professionals as well as on a permanent contact with them, the ARQIS line of
speakers is designed for fixed installation, especially in environments in need of a
compact speaker offering high output, easy installation, long-term reliability and
excellent sound quality.
5. MODELS
5.1. ARQIS105
•Full range, 2-way architectural loudspeaker
•70 WRMS @ 8 Ω
•5,25" woofer
•1" tweeter
•Double INPUT/STACK connector, Euroblock type, with security attachment
screws to avoid accidental disconnection
•Wall bracket included, allowing for pan & tilt adjustment, employing a single
screw for fastening
•Metal safety sling included, to avoid drops in case of accidental detachment
from the wall surface
•Available in black or white finish

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5.2. ARQIS106
•Full range, 2-way architectural loudspeaker
•120 WRMS @ 8 Ω
•6,5" woofer
•1" compression driver (rotable)
•Double INPUT/STACK connector, Euroblock type, with security attachment
screws to avoid accidental disconnection
•Wall bracket included, allowing for pan & tilt adjustment, employing a single
screw for fastening
•Metal safety sling included, to avoid drops in case of accidental detachment
from the wall surface
•Available in black or white finish
5.3. ARQIS108
•Full range, 2-way architectural loudspeaker
•175 WRMS @ 8 Ω
•8" woofer
•1" compression driver (rotable)
•Double INPUT/STACK connector, Euroblock + Speakon© type, with security
attachment screws to avoid accidental disconnection
•Wall bracket included, allowing for pan & tilt adjustment, employing a single
screw for fastening
•U-bracket wall-mount accessory compatible, ARQ108UB (not included)
•Metal safety sling included, to avoid drops in case of accidental detachment
from the wall surface
•Available in black or white finish
5.4. ARQIS205
•Full range, 2-way architectural loudspeaker
•140 WRMS @ 8 Ω
•2 x 5,25" woofer
•1" compression driver (rotable)
•Double INPUT/STACK connector, Euroblock + Speakon© type, with security
attachment screws to avoid accidental disconnection
•U-bracket wall-mount included, allowing for tilt adjustment
•8 x M8 cabinet flying points
•Metal safety sling included, to avoid drops in case of accidental detachment
from the wall surface
•Available in black or white finish

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5.5. ARQIS208
•Full range, 2-way architectural loudspeaker
•300 WRMS @ 8 Ω
•2 x 8" woofer
•1" compression driver (rotable)
•Double INPUT/STACK connector, Euroblock + Speakon© type, with security
attachment screws to avoid accidental disconnection
•U-bracket wall-mount included, allowing for tilt adjustment
•8 x M8 cabinet flying points
•Metal safety sling included, to avoid drops in case of accidental detachment
from the wall surface
•Available in black or white finish
5.6. ARQIS110
•Full range, 2-way architectural loudspeaker
•220 WRMS @ 8 Ω
•10” woofer
•1" compression driver (rotable)
•Double INPUT/STACK connector, Euroblock + Speakon© type, with security
attachment screws to avoid accidental disconnection
•35 mm mount socket, compatible with SR12 wall bracket (not included) &
TRIPO1 floor stand (not included)
•U-bracket wall-mount accessory compatible, ARQ110UB (not included)
•8 x M8 cabinet flying points.
•Available in black and white finish
5.7. ARQIS112
•Full range, 2-way architectural loudspeaker
•340 WRMS @ 8 Ω
•1 x 12" woofer
•1" compression driver (rotable)
•Double INPUT/STACK connector, Euroblock + Speakon© type, with security
attachment screws to avoid accidental disconnection
•35 mm mount socket, compatible with SR12 wall bracket (not included) &
TRIPO1 floor stand (not included)
•U-bracket wall-mount accessory compatible, ARQ112UB (not included)
•8 x M8 cabinet flying points.
•Available in black and white finish

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5.8. ARQISSB6T
•6,5" subwoofer + 6,5" pasive radiator
•Ready for 70/100V installations: power selector 60/120W & 8 ohm
•Euroblock connector and spring loaded input terminals
•LPF cut-off frequency selection: OFF/ 120Hz / 150Hz
•Wall-mount hardware included
•Available in black or white finish
5.9. ARQISSB10
•1-way surface-mount subwoofer
•150 WRMS @ 8 ohm
•10" woofer
•Euroblock connector and spring loaded input terminals
•LPF cut-off frequency selection: OFF/ 120Hz / 150Hz
•Wall-mount hardware included
•12 x M8 cabinet flying points
•Available in black or white finish
5.10. ARQISSB15
•1-way architectural subwoofer
•600 WRMS @ 8 Ω
•15" woofer
•Double INPUT/STACK connector, Speakon© type
•35 mm top-hat mount socket, for pole mount combinations with ARQIS10,
ARQIS12, etc.
•8 x M8 cabinet flying points.
•Available in black finish

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6. CONNECTIONS
The connection cables which connect the amplifiers output and the speaker should
be of good quality, have sufficient conductor area and be as short as possible. The
latter fact is especially important when the distance is long and the load impedance
low (4-8 W). A cross-section of at least 2.5mm2 is recommended for distances up
to 10m; 4 or 6mm2 for longer distances. Following formula gives the required
section, assuming 4% losses:
Cross section in mm^2=(Length in m)/(Loudspeaker impedance in Ω)
Always respect the polarity. All models have an Euroblock connector, and a second
connector (Euroblock or Speakon®, depending on model), thereby facilitating the
parallel connection of speakers.
7. RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER
Following table shows the output power of the amplifier adequate to each acoustic
system:
•ARQIS 105: between 70 and 150W RMS
•ARQIS 106: between 120 and 250W RMS
•ARQIS 108: between 150 and 300W RMS
•ARQIS 205: between 150 and 300W RMS
•ARQIS 208: between 300 and 600W RMS
•ARQIS 110: between 220 and 450W RMS
•ARQIS 112: between 340 and 700W RMS
•ARQIS SB6T: between 120 and 250W RMS
•ARQIS SB10: between 150 and 300W RMS
•ARQIS SB15: between 600 and 1000W RMS
8. POSITIONING
Consider following general rules:
Place the speakers on a solid and firm surface. Subwoofers placed directly and
horizontally on the ground have a higher output than hanged or directly on the
floor, but vertically. No obstacles should stand between the enclosures and the
audience. The high frequencies are very directive compared to the low frequencies,
so that any obstacle will impair their response. In case large audiences must be
addressed, a better long distance sound propagation will be achieved if the
enclosures are flown high enough.

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9. INSTALLATION
In the ARQIS series, the best way to install the enclosure was studied for each
model. Each model from the ARQIS range is supplied with the optimal installation
system. ARQIS205 / ARQIS208 / ARQIS110 / ARQIS 112 / ARQISSB10 /
ARQISSB15 also have built-in M8 rigging points for suspension from a compatible
structure or "truss" using steel cables.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The equipment must in no case be suspended using its
carrying handles (if any); use the appropriate accessories for each application.
Whenever a ceiling/wall mounting bracket is used, it is mandatory to add a
redundant safety system. Use wire ropes, slings or chains of the appropriate
diameter to prevent the fall of the speaker in case the main mounting system is
pulled out.

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10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ARQIS105
ARQIS106
ARQIS108
Ways
2
2
2
Impedance
8
8Ω
8Ω
RMS power
70 WRMS
120 WRMS
175 WRMS
Program power
140 WRMS
240 WRMS
350 WRMS
SPL 1W/1m
89 dB
92dB
93dB
Max SPL @ 1m
110 dB
116dB
118dB
Frequency response (±3dB)
85Hz÷20kHz
75Hz÷19kHz
60Hz÷19kHz
Cross-over frequency
3.2kHz
3.2kHz
3.5kHz
Dispersion (HxV)
120⁰x120⁰
90⁰x60⁰
90⁰x60⁰
Driver LF/MF
5.25”
6.5”
8”
Driver HF
Dome tweeter 1”
Compression driver 1”
Compression driver 1”
Connection
Euroblock 2 ways
Euroblock 2 ways
Euroblock 2 ways +
Speakon© 4 ways
Dimensions (WxHxD)
186x280x210mm
216x350x240mm
244x390x280mm
Weight
3.6kg
7.4kg
8.4kg
Colour
Black / White
Black / White
Black / White
ARQIS205
ARQIS208
Ways
2
2
Impedance
8Ω
8Ω
RMS power
140 WRMS
300 WRMS
Program power
280 WRMS
600 WRMS
SPL 1W/1m
92dB
96dB
Max SPL @ 1m
116dB
124dB
Frequency response (±3dB)
85Hz÷18kHz
65Hz÷18kHz
Cross-over frequency
2.6kHz
3.5kHz
Dispersion (HxV)
90⁰x60⁰
90⁰x60⁰
Driver LF/MF
2x5.25”
2x8”
Driver HF
Compression driver 1”
Compression driver 1”
Connection
Euroblock 2 ways + Speakon© 4 ways
Euroblock 2 ways + Speakon© 4 ways
Dimensions (WxHxD)
480x186x210mm
610x244x280mm
Weight
8.4kg
14.4kg
Colour
Black / White
Black / White

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ARQIS110
ARQIS112
Ways
2
2
Impedance
8Ω
8Ω
RMS power
220 WRMS
340 WRMS
Program power
440 WRMS
680 WRMS
SPL 1W/1m
95dB
97dB
Max SPL @ 1m
118dB
122dB
Frequency response (±3dB)
60Hz÷18kHz
60Hz÷18kHz
Cross-over frequency
3.5kHz
2.5kHz
Dispersion (HxV)
90⁰x50⁰
80⁰x40⁰
Driver LF/MF
10”
12”
Driver HF
Compression driver 1”
Compression driver 1”
Connection
Euroblock 2 ways + Speakon© 4 ways
Euroblock 2 ways + Speakon© 4 ways
Dimensions (WxHxD)
359x495x310mm
416x565x352mm
Weight
14.8kg
20.0kg
Colour
Black / White
Black / White
ARQISSB6T
ARQISSB10
ARQISSB15
Ways
6,5” subwoofer and 6,5”
passive radiator
10” subwoofer
15” subwoofer
Impedance
8Ω + 8Ω
8Ω
8Ω
RMS power
120W
150W
600W
Program power
240W
300W
1200W
SPL 1W/1m
94dB
94dB
98dB
Max SPL @ 1m
115dB
115dB
125dB
Frequency response (±3dB)
60Hz-1.5kHz
45Hz-3kHz
45Hz-3kHz
Connection
Euroblock connector and
spring loaded input
terminals
Euroblock connector and
spring loaded input
terminals
2xSpeakon©
Dimensions (WxHxD)
380x200x150mm
600×442x228mm
534×460x525mm
Weight
5.0 kg
16.5 kg
32.0 kg
Colour
Black / White
Black / White
Black

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11. INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS
Wall bracket assembly diagram

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ARQIS series installation diagram
ARQIS205
ARQIS208
HOLES FOR SRDA
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
DISPERSION
60º
90º
ARQIS108
ARQIS106

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All product characteristics are subject to variation due to production tolerances. NEEC AUDIO
BARCELONA S.L. reserves the right to make changes or improvements in the design or manufacturing
that may affect these product specifications.
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