EgglestonWorks Ivy Signature Series Quick start guide

Owner’s Reference Guide
Ivy Signature Series
Special Edition
REFERENCE SERIES
LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
EGGLESTONWORKS

We at EgglestonWorks hope that you will spend many years
enjoying your new Ivy Signature loudspeaker system. This
Owner’s Manual contains important information that will insure
the proper set-up and operation of your speakers.
Be sure to read this manual thoroughly in order to keep your
new speakers sounding their best for many years to come. If
you have any questions about this Manual or your new speakers,
contact your authorized EgglestonWorks dealer who will be
glad to help you.
CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Uncrating Instructions 2/3
Connecting the Loudspeakers 4
Specifications 5
Set-Up Instructions 6
Amplification 7
Speaker Supports 7
Care and Maintenance 7
Speaker Break-In 8
Warnings 9
Acknowledgements 10
Warranty Registration Card 11

The Essence of Music is Emotion
The mission of a great loudspeaker is to recreate the musical event so
vividly and so accurately that the listener at home experiences the same emotion
evoked by a live musical event.
Audiophiles and audio manufacturers talk endlessly about such benchmarks
as imaging and soundstage, separation and definition. EgglestonWorks
loudspeakers of course excel in those areas, but they are really secondary issues,
derived from the ability to precisely capture the basic elements of music: timbre
intensity and pitch. To build a loudspeaker that does full justice to those basic
elements requires not only a lifetime immersion in the experience of live music,
but also a thorough knowledge of the process that produces the records and CDs
we listen to at home. The design approach at EgglestonWorks exemplifies that
knowledge and experience.
At EgglestonWorks, the skill and craftsmanship gained in years of speaker
building combine with a deep understanding of what went into the recording. The
goal, always, is to produce that emotional response that makes music meaningful.
Responding to music is instinctive. When listening to a loudspeaker that is
honestly recreating a musical event, you don’t have to analyze why it sounds right
–you know it instinctively.
As a new owner of an EgglestonWorks loudspeaker system, you join a
discerning group of serious music lovers who have set the highest standards for
musical reproduction. We, at EgglestonWorks, are committed to creating a
musical experience that exceeds that standard both visually and sonically.

Before You Unpack
It is very important that you first carefully inspect all shipping cartons for
damage. EgglestonWorks loudspeakers are packed extremely well, and any
damage encountered during shipping should be limited to the packaging. When
purchasing through a dealer who is also doing your set-up, damage to the speakers
is not usually a problem. However, if a shipping company is involved in the
delivery of the speakers to your house, there is always the potential for damage to
occur. It is very important to contact your dealer or the shipping company
immediately. Damage claims must be filed with most shipping companies within a
few days of delivery.
EgglestonWorks recommends that you save all packing materials. The
speakers are very heavy and due to their unique design, these cartons are the safest
way to transport them if needed.
UnCrating Instructions
1) The door of the crates will be marked but is the angled side of the crate. You
will find several screws on this door circled or other wise marked with an
arrow. Remove these screws and set them aside.
2) Once the door is removed, set it aside. The speakers are placed in the crates
front first to protect the drivers, especially the tweeters. With the doors
removed, you will be looking at the back of the speakers.
3) Attached to the outside of the crates is a ramp that will help with removing
the speakers from the inside of the crate. You do not have to use the ramp,
but you will likely find it helpful. The ramp is attached by a few screws that
are marked. Remove these screws and place the ramp in front of one of the
crates.
4) Your Ivy Signature’s are equipped with specialized roll-and-set
caster/coupling devices. The two rear casters are in the locked position
during shipping and will need to be unlocked by turning the orange sprocket
until the black collar is fully raised.

5) With the ramp in place and the casters unlocked, grab the shoulder of the
speakers (near the middle) and begin to slowly roll the speaker out of the
crate. Try to locate the tweeter on the front side and be aware of its location.
DO NOT TOUCH THE TWEETER AT ANY TIME AS IT IS VERY
FRAGILE.
6) Once out of the crates, the Ivy Signatures will roll very easily to their
locations. Your speakers are shipped with plastic wrapping. This covering
should stay on the speakers until you reach their final location to prevent
scratching the finish during the moving process.
If moving the speaker up or down stairs is necessary, it is recommended that your dealer assist
you in this process. Hiring professional movers might be the best course of action as the
speakers are very heavy. If this type of moving is necessary, the speakers should be wrapped
fully in heavy blankets to prevent any damage while moving them.

Connecting the Loudspeakers
Consult with your authorized EgglestonWorks dealer for recommendations on cables and
connectors for your loudspeakers. Cable and connector quality greatly affects the sound of your
loudspeakers. In general follow these guidelines:
!Do not use bare wire connections. EgglestonWorks recommends only
spade or banana plug connectors.
!Keep the cable runs as short as possible.
!Keep the cable resistance (impedance) as low as possible.
!Use only the highest quality cable
!Use non-ferrous, non-oxidizing connectors. Gold plating is
recommended.
!Allow for maximum amount of contact area.
!Tighten, but DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN, all connections.
!Periodically clean and reattach all connections.
!Make sure polarity is kept consistent when connecting your
loudspeakers. Always connect the positive terminal of your amplifier to
the positive terminal of your loudspeaker, and negative to negative.
Cable companies generally indicate the positive and negative
connectors at each end of the cable. The most common practice
includes a red marking for positive, and black or no marking for
negative. EgglestonWorks speakers are set up with positive on the right
and negative on the left when facing the rear of the speaker.
Reversing the polarity will result in a collapse of the soundstage, a non-
existent image and a cancellation of bass frequencies, so be careful.

Specifications
Frequency Response : -4dB @ 13Hz to well beyond 24kHz
Impedance : 8ohms nominal (minimum is 5 ohms).
Sensitivity : 88dB
Inputs : Two sets of rhodium binding posts.
Subwoofer/Midwoofer System: 6-12” woofers configured in twin
pairs of push/push compound loading per speaker.
Midrange: triple compound loaded 6” drivers with custom carbon fiber
cones and 3” voice coils per speaker.
Treble System : 1” fabric dome tweeter.
Enclosure Design : Wall thickness of 1.53” to 1.79”. Crimped, non-
settling Dacron and felt is used throughout.
Size: 76” tall, 18” wide at bottom and 36” deep
Weight: 775lbs

Initial Set-Up
EgglestonWorks loudspeakers are recognized as the most resolute, detailed, and
musically accurate speakers available in the world today. As such, they are more sensitive to
their positioning both within the room and relative to the listener. Moving the speakers in what
may seem like small increments can result in great differences in sound. The key to finding the
best position in your listening room will be experimentation, but these guidelines, combined with
your dealer‘s advice, should produce optimal sound.
•Due to the unique design of EgglestonWorks loudspeakers, they are typically placed
much closer to the walls of your room than most speaker systems.
•In general, we suggest starting with the speakers 24” to 36” from the rear wall.
•We also suggest a center to center measurement of 8feet to start.
•The distance from the rear wall and the side walls should be unequal.
•The distance between the speakers will depend on the particular listening room, but a
wider stance than most systems is sometimes needed. The minimum distance between
the speakers should be 7.5 feet (center to center).
•The distance to the listening position can most often conform to the theoretical idea of an
equilateral triangle with the speakers and listener as the three points. In some situations,
the listening position can be slightly farther back. (example. 8 feet center to center and
10 feet to listener.)
•The speakers should be toed-in slightly, but not necessarily aimed directly at the listening
position. Experimentation here is key.
The toe-in is a key element in the performance of the speakers. In general, if the speaker
is toed-in and aimed directly at the listening position, the best imaging will be heard, but the
soundstage will not be as wide as possible. Toeing the speakers out slightly will result in a wider
soundstage, and usually more realistic imaging. Depending on the spacing of the speakers, a toe-
in of somewhere between 15 degrees and 30 degrees is suggested.
When setting up your new speakers, the most important thing to remember is that
experimenting with placement is the only way to find the right place. Because all rooms are
different in size, materials, and furniture there is no way to give clear cut instructions on
placement. Additionally, because electronic equipment and musical tastes also greatly affect
placement, you will be the best judge of the sound.

Amplification
The EgglestonWorks Ivy Signature is a relatively easy speaker to drive. With an
efficiency of 88 dB, the load presented to an amplifier is quite stable. Nominal impedance is 8
Ohms, but rarely drops below 5 ohms. Normally a speaker with this impedance curve, we
recommend amplification minimum of 100 watts per channel. Because not all amplifiers are
created equal, this minimum can change depending on a certain amplifier and the quality of the
current it is capable of delivering. Because the Ivy is a multi driver speaker, moving a lot of air,
we amend this suggestion to be a minimum of 250 - 300 watts. We recommend careful audition
at your dealer to determine if a particular amplifier will make a good match with the speaker.
Use low-powered, single-ended triode amplifiers only after consulting with your dealer or after
audition.
Speaker Supports
Your EgglestonWorks loudspeakers were supplied with custom roll and set
caster/coupling devices that are quite unique. These devices allow for both ease of movement
and traditional “spiking” of the speakers. However, because of the speakers’ weight a typical
pointed spike is unnecessary and could potentially cause damage to the floor. Once the speakers
rolled into place, you will turn the orange sprocket until the foot is lowered as you continue to
lower the foot, the wheel will begin to raise off the floor. If moving the speakers again is
necessary, you will need to raise the foot so the wheels are in contact with the floor. . When the
feet are lowered and in good contact with the floor they help dissipate cabinet energy, resulting
in tighter bass, better focused imaging, and more accurate soundstaging.
Care and Maintenance
The glossy surfaces of your speakers can be cleaned using a soft, 100% cotton cloth.
Never use paper towels, abrasive pads or abrasive cleaners. A non-ammoniated spray glass
cleaner may be used. Several companies make polish especially for plastic (you will have to
look for particular brands in your area).
Wax can also be used on the speakers to bring back their shine and fill in small scratches.
This can be found at most automotive parts and accessory stores. We recommend either dark
blue or black.
The aluminum parts of the speaker should be only wiped with a clean cloth. It can be
slightly damp if needed, but not overly wet.

Speaker Break-In
Your EgglestonWorks loudspeakers use the finest drivers available in the world today.
The internal components of these drivers are very stiff when they are new, and require quite a bit
of use before they fully loosen up. EgglestonWorks practices moderate in-house break in of your
speakers, typically not exceeding 50 hours. This partial break in is to reduce the time it will take
at home to loosen the drivers sufficiently. We recommend that your speakers play at moderate to
high levels for at least an additional 100 hours before they are fully broken in and performing at
their peak.