Emotiva Lcr series User manual

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Contents

BasX Speakers...................................................................................................................1

Introduction ......................................................................................................................3

About This Manual..........................................................................................................4

Features ..............................................................................................................................5

Unpacking..........................................................................................................................6

BasX LCR .............................................................................................................................7

BasX SAT .............................................................................................................................8

Quick Start .........................................................................................................................9

Speaker Placement...................................................................................................... 10

Connections ................................................................................................................... 12

Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................... 13

Emotiva Audio Corporation Three-Year Limited Warranty............................ 14

Notes................................................................................................................................. 17

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing our new Emotiva BasX™ speakers.

The Emotiva BasX series of speakers leverage many of the advanced design features and

technologies we developed for our high-end speakers to deliver both excellent technical

performance and superb sound quality in a compact form factor. However, by exercising

exceptional care in the design process, we’ve managed to add another feature that’s important

to many audiophiles: economy. In short, our BasX speakers deliver excellent sound quality and

extraordinary value at an unbeatably low price.

Our design philosophy is simple: if a speaker can reproduce the entire audible spectrum, as

accurately as possible, with very little distortion or coloration, then it will sound good - whether

you’re playing classical music, heavy metal, or the sound track of your favorite blockbuster movie.

There are two models in the BasX speaker line: the BasX LCR and the BasX SAT; both were designed

to be equally at home in an audiophile stereo system or a home theater system. The BasX LCR

utilizes a pair of midrange/bass drivers and a central dome tweeter, and may be positioned either

vertically or horizontally; the BasX SAT uses a single midrange/bass driver and dome tweeter, and

is intended to be mounted vertically. While a typical installation might consist of three BasX LCR

speakers for the front three channels, and one or two pairs of BasX SATs for the surrounds, either

model will work well in either role, and they are timbre matched to work perfectly together. For

authoritative low frequency performance, we recommend that the BasX LCR and BasX SAT be used

in conjunction with an appropriate subwoofer.

The BasX LCR and BasX SAT share many similar features, including the same advanced 1”coated

silk fabric dome tweeter, 4” midrange/bass driver with its mineral lled polypropylene cone, and

Minimum Acoustic Signature cabinet design. (The BasX LCR uses two identical midrange/bass

drivers and a pair of matched rear mounted ared tuning ports, while the BasX SAT uses one

midrange/bass driver and a single port.) Both the BasX LCR and BasX SAT can be mounted on

stands, or will t easily on a convenient shelf or TV stand. The BasX LCR is specically optimized to

deliver a concise accurate sound stage when mounted vertically, and to provide excellent imaging

and clear intelligible dialog when mounted horizontally for use as a center channel speaker.

Happy listening!

The Emotiva Team

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About This Manual

This manual will provide you with all the information you need to achieve great performance,

accurate sound, and many years of reliable service from your BasX speakers.

We suggest that you read through the entire manual; we kept things as short and direct as

possible. Even if you’re an expert user, you will probably nd some interesting information and

useful suggestions.

If you’re really in a hurry to get started, please read the Quick Start section (on page 9); you may

then read the remainder of the manual at your leisure.

You may wish to record serial numbers or other purchase information on the Notes page at the

back of this manual.

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Features

The Emotiva BasX LCR and BasX SAT speakers were designed to deliver superb sound for any

audiophile stereo or home theater sound system. When paired with a high-quality amplier or

receiver, and a subwoofer, the BasX speakers will deliver clean well-balanced sound with very low

distortion and excellent sound stage imaging. The BasX LCR is designed to be positioned vertically

as a main or surround speaker, or horizontally as a center channel speaker. The BasX SAT should

be positioned vertically, and may be used as a main, center, or surround speaker. They are timbre

matched to work perfectly together, so you can use them in any combination.

The following are a few of the feature highlights of our BasX speakers:

• Coated low resonance 1 inch silk dome tweeter with ferro-uid cooling and powerful

neodymium magnet structure - delivers smooth, at high frequency response, with low

distortion, and insignicant signal compression.

• 4 inch long throw mid/bass drivers with mineral lled polypropylene cones and

rubber surrounds - deliver smooth midrange and upper bass response for accurate music

reproduction and intelligible lifelike voices.

• Minimum Acoustic Signature™ cabinet - the angled exterior contours on the BasX speakers

serve to minimize diraction eects and room interactions. The acoustically inert MDF

cabinets serve to further reduce vibrations, and contribute to the BasX speakers clean precise

imaging.

• Tough yet attractive exterior - the tough yet attractive vinyl covering on the BasX speakers

blends easily into most room decor, and protects the BasX speakers from damage and

ngerprints.

• Removable grilles - acoustically transparent black cloth grilles mounted on strong wooden

frames protect the drivers in the BasX speakers.

• Use them with or without the removable grilles - the front panels on our BasX speakers are

fully nished, so they look great with the grilles on or o; choose the look that ts your system

and your room decor.

• Precision crossovers - carefully designed and optimized to work perfectly with the drivers in

each BasX speaker - the crossovers feature air core inductors, and other precision components

in critical locations.

• Full three year warranty - ensures that you’ll be able to enjoy your BasX speakers for years to

come.

You can nd more information about the Emotiva BasX speakers on our website at

www.emotiva.com.

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Unpacking

Your BasX speakers were carefully packed and should reach you in perfect condition. If you

notice any shipping damage or other issues when you unpack them, please contact Emotiva

immediately.

Gently remove your BasX speakers from the packing carton and remove all wrappings and

shipping material. Avoid pressing directly on the front of the drivers or dropping any bits of

packing material into the port opening.

It is important to save the box and all packing materials in case your BasX speakers ever need to

be moved or shipped back to the factory for service.

Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place. It is the easiest way to verify your purchase date for

warranty purposes, and may also be required if you ever have to le an insurance claim.

We truly value customer feedback and would like to hear from you.

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BasX LCR

The BasX LCR is a two way speaker, featuring a ferro-uid cooled 1 inch silk dome tweeter, a pair of

matched long throw 4 inch mid/bass drivers with mineral lled polypropylene cones and rubber

surrounds, and dual rear ring tuning ports. The BasX LCR may be used vertically as a left or right

main or surround speaker, or horizontally as the center channel speaker in a surround sound

system.

Driver Complement

High frequency driver - 1 inch low resonance coated silk dome tweeter with neodymium

rare-earth magnet structure and ferro-uid cooling.

Mid/bass drivers - Dual 4 inch long throw mid-woofers with mineral lled

polypropylene cones and rubber surrounds.

Cabinet type - Rear ported (dual ports).

Electrical Specications

Eciency - 87 dB (2.83V/1m).

Power handling - 100W continuous / 200W peak.

Nominal impedance - 8 ohms.

Frequency response - 80 Hz - 25 kHz (+/- 3 dB).

Mechanical

Dimensions - 16.5 inches wide x 5.75 inches high x 6.88 inches deep (including grill).

Weight - 9.65 pounds.

Grille - Removable; acoustically transparent black cloth over a rigid wood frame.

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BasX SAT

The BasX SAT is a two way speaker, featuring a ferro-uid cooled 1 inch silk dome tweeter, a long

throw 4 inch mid/bass driver with a mineral lled polypropylene cone and rubber surround, and

a rear ring tuning port. The BasX SAT is designed to be used vertically, as a left or right main or

surround speaker, or as the center channel speaker in a surround sound system.

Driver Complement

High frequency driver - 1 inch low resonance coated silk dome tweeter with neodymium

rare-earth magnet structure and ferro-uid cooling.

Mid/bass driver - 4 inch long throw mid-woofer with mineral lled

polypropylene cone and rubber surround.

Cabinet type - Rear ported.

Electrical Specications

Eciency - 87 dB (2.83V/1m).

Power handling - 50W continuous / 100W peak.

Nominal impedance - 4 ohms.

Frequency response - 80 Hz - 25 kHz (+/- 3 dB).

Mechanical

Dimensions - 5.75 inches wide x 10.5 inches high x 6.88 inches deep (including grill).

Weight - 5.65 pounds.

Grille - Removable; acoustically transparent black cloth over a rigid wood frame.

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Quick Start

To get the most from your Emotiva BasX speakers, we urge you to read the entire manual. If you

just can’t wait to hear how great your BasX speakers sound, this section will cover the basics you

need to get started.

• Find secure locations for your BasX loudspeakers.

• Connect your BasX speakers to your power amp or receiver using good quality speaker cables.

• Find some music you really like to listen to.

• Enjoy!

While you’re enjoying your BasX speakers, it would be a great time to read the rest of the manual

to learn more about them.

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Speaker Placement

Speaker placement is often a compromise between optimum performance, personal preference,

and site requirements. The optimum location for stereo speakers will depend on the speakers

and the acoustics of your listening room. Many surround sound standards have specic

recommendations about the optimum position for each speaker, and the dierent surround

sound systems recommend slightly dierent locations. The important thing to remember is that

each room is dierent, and so these recommendations should be considered to be guidelines

rather than rules; you should always position your speakers where they sound the best to you, in

your room, with your other equipment.

The BasX LCR can be positioned vertically or horizontally, although we recommend that only

the center channel be positioned horizontally, while the BasX SAT typically performs best when

positioned vertically. Either may be positioned on a strong shelf, table, TV cabinet, or speaker

stand - whichever is most convenient.

While both BasX speakers deliver well-balanced sound within their specied operating range,

for authoritative bass, we recommend that they be used with an appropriate subwoofer. (We

recommend one of our BasX SUB models.)

Guidelines for stereo speaker placement:

• For good imaging, always try to place speaker pairs in symmetrical locations (equidistant from

side and back walls).

• Facing the speakers directly forward will tend to produce a wide sound stage; adding toe-

in (so that the speakers directly face the listening position) will make the sound stage more

focused.

• Moving the speakers further apart will make the sound stage wider, but may cause a gap in

the center of the sound stage.

• Placing the speakers at least a few feet from front and side walls will usually improve imaging

and smooth frequency response.

• Placing speakers close to room corners will usually boost bass, but often at the cost of making

the bass more boomy and less smooth.

• If possible, try to make the room acoustically symmetrical from side to side; doing so will

usually signicantly improve imaging. (If you have something reective, like a large window,

on one side, have a large picture or bare wall on the other. If you have a large absorptive

couch on one side wall, balance it with a tapestry on the opposite wall.)

• If possible, stereo speakers should be placed symmetrically, and the listening position located

equidistant from both speakers.

• If you place the speakers on a deep shelf or table, they will usually sound best if positioned

at the front edge of the shelf - so sound doesn’t reect from a at surface directly in front of

them. If they must be placed towards the rear of a deep shelf, consider covering the surface

directly in front of them with a felt pad or towel.

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Guidelines for home theater / surround sound speaker placement:

• It’s best to use speakers that all use similar technology, and that are “timbre matched”

to each other. If this is impossible, then at least the front left, front right, and center

speakers should be well matched. The BasX LCR and BasX SAT are very closely timbre

matched, and so work well together in virtually any combination.

• In a typical 5.1 channel installation, the surround speakers should be located directly to

the sides of the primary listening position.

• In a typical 7.1 channel installation, the side surround speakers should be located to the

sides, and slightly forward or behind the listener; the rear surrounds may be located on

the rear wall, or far back on the side walls and angled forward.

• Remember that the goal is to produce a consistent sound stage that surrounds you,

where sounds associated with moving objects move smoothly from left to right and

from front to back.

• While many pre/pros, like our XMC-1, oer automatic room correction, you will get the

best results if you start with your speakers in locations that oer good imaging and

great sound to begin with.

• In a surround sound installation, either all speakers should be the same, or the surround

speakers should be smaller than the main speakers.

Some typical examples of 5.1 channel systems:

- 5 BasX LCRs; 1 sub

- 3 BasX LCRs (for the front three channels); 2 BasX SATs (for the surrounds); 1 sub

- 5 BasX SATs; 1 sub

•

Some typical examples of 7.1 channel systems:

- 7 BasX LCRs; 1 sub

- 3 BasX LCRs (for the front three channels); 4 BasX SATs (for the surrounds); 1 sub

- 5 BasX LCRs (fronts and surrounds); 2 BasX SATs (rear surrounds); 1 sub

- 7 BasX SATs; 1 sub

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Connections

Although the BasX speakers have no special connection requirements, the following suggestions

may be helpful:

• Always use high-quality speaker wire of reasonable gauge (16 gauge or heavier)

• If you must use thinner wire, try to keep the length as short as possible

• Be careful to wire both (or all) speakers “in phase” (the plus/red terminal on each speaker to

the plus/red terminal on your amp)

• Try to use wires of equal length and gauge for symmetrical pairs of speakers

(don’t use a long 16 gauge wire for your Left Front and a short 10 gauge wire

for the Right Front)

• If you use stranded cables, use care to avoid short circuits (from stray strands touching)

• Emotiva oers very high quality pre-made speaker cables at reasonable prices

(you will nd them in the Interconnects section of our website at www.emotiva.com)

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Care and Maintenance

Periodic Maintenance

Your BasX speakers require no periodic maintenance or calibration.

Cleaning the Cabinet and Bae

• The cabinets of the BasX speakers should normally be cleaned with a rag dampened with

plain water. DO NOT spray water directly onto or into the speaker and DO NOT use abrasive

or chemical cleaners. Gently dry the surface with a clean soft rag after cleaning.

• If necessary, use a mild detergent, wipe the surface with a rag dampened with plain water

afterwards to rinse it, and then gently dry the surface with a clean soft rag.

• If something nasty does get on the sides or top of your BasX speaker, use a rag dampened

with a weak solution of dish detergent or other mild cleaning liquid, followed by a rag

dampened with plain water, and then dry with a clean rag.

Cleaning the Grill Cloth

• If necessary, the grill cloth may be carefully vacuumed to remove dust or hair.

• Animal hair may be removed by using a“tape”type lint remover or soft brush. Avoid using

brushes with sti bristles that may pull or damage the grill cloth.

Note: DO NOT use any sort of liquid or wet cloth on the midrange and woofer cones, and avoid

touching the tweeter diaphragm with either your ngers or any sort of cleaning cloth or brush.

DO NOT use a vacuum to clean the speaker drivers.

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Emotiva Audio Corporation Three-Year Limited Warranty

What does this warranty cover?

Emotiva Audio Corporation (Emotiva) warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship.

This warranty, and all rights provided hereunder, is limited to the original owner. In the event the original

owner transfers ownership of the Product after the rst year of ownership, but prior to the expiration of

the applicable term described below, this Warranty shall terminate immediately upon such transfer of

ownership.

This Warranty only applies to Products purchased directly from Emotiva or any of its Authorized Dealers or

International Distributors.

Emotiva warrants any replacement product or part furnished hereunder against defects in materials and

workmanship for the longer of the following: (i) the amount of time remaining under the original warranty,

or (ii) 120 days from your receipt of the repaired or replaced product. The duration described in this

paragraph is hereinafter referred to as the “Term”.

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATED TO THE ORIGINAL

PRODUCT AND ANY REPLACEMENT PRODUCT OR PARTS (INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE TERM

OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED

WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

The original owner must make a claim within the Term of the Warranty. A claim shall not be valid (and

Emotiva has no obligation related to the claim) if it is not made within the Term and if it is not made in

strict compliance with the requirements of the“How do you get service?” section.

How long does this coverage last?

This warranty commences on the date of retail purchase by the original retail purchaser and runs for

a period of three years thereafter, with the exception of accessories, cables, Big Ego, Little Ego, remote

controls, and the ERC-3 CD transport mechanism*. This warranty may be transferred once by the original

owner during the initial one year of ownership, and is non-transferable thereafter to the original or

subsequent owner during the Term. Emotiva warrants any replacement product or part furnished

hereunder against defects in materials and workmanship for the longer of the following: (i) the amount of

time remaining under the original warranty, or (ii) 120 days from your receipt of the repaired or replaced

product. The duration described in this paragraph is hereinafter referred to as the“Term”.

*Accessories, cables, Big Ego, Little Ego, and remote controls have a one-year warranty to the original

owner. The CD transport mechanism on the ERC-3 has a two-year warranty to the original owner.

What will Emotiva do?

Emotiva will, at its option, either: (i) repair the product, or (ii) replace the product with a new consumer

product which is identical or reasonably equivalent (in Warrantor’s sole discretion) to the product. In the

event Warrantor, in its sole discretion, is unable to replace or repair the Product or it is not commercially

practicable to do so, then: (i) if the claim was submitted during the rst 365 days of the Term, Warrantor

shall refund to you the purchase price that you paid for the Product; and (ii) if the claim was submitted

after the rst 365 days of the Term, Emotiva shall issue you a credit equal to the purchase price that you

paid for the product. The credit may only be used for the purchase of merchandise from Emotiva, and

cannot be used for freight charges.

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When a Product or part is repaired or replaced, any replacement item becomes your property and the

replaced item becomes Emotiva’s property. When a refund or credit is given, the Product for which the

refund or credit is provided must be returned to Emotiva and becomes Emotiva’s property.

What is not covered by this warranty?

This warranty does not apply: (i) to damage caused by use with products not manufactured by Emotiva,

where the non-Emotiva product is the cause of the damage; (ii) to damage caused by service or

maintenance performed by anyone who is not a representative of Emotiva; (iii) to damage caused by

accident, abuse, misuse, ood, re, earthquake or other external causes; (iv) to a product or part that has

been modied after its retail purchase, where the modication caused or contributed to the damage; (v)

to consumable parts, such as batteries or failure of or damage to the Product caused by batteries; (vi) if any

Emotiva serial number has been removed or defaced on the product; (vii) glass or plastic panels, cabinetry,

trim or other appearance items; (viii) cosmetic wear or damage to remote controls by user.

EMOTIVA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM

OR RELATED TO ANY DEFECTS IN OR DAMAGES TO ITS PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE

EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR

EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

How do you get service?

In order to make a claim under the Warranty, you must:

1. Call or e-mail a customer service representative at 1-877-EMO-TECH (1-877-366-8324) or

suppor[email protected]. You must provide a description of your problem, the serial number of the Product

for which the warranty claim is being made, and the original purchase date.

2. Then, you will be provided with a warranty service authorization number (“WS”).

3. Next, you must ship the Product to the following address, with the WS written in large, bold numbers

on the outside of the box, and with the letters“WS”written before the number, for example: WS1234.

Parcels arriving without a WS number on the outside of the box will be refused. The customer pays for the

shipping to Warrantor. Warrantor pays for the shipping back to the customer within the continental United

States only. Customer is responsible for shipping charges on all other warranty claims.

Emotiva Audio Corporation

Attn: Repair Department

139 Southeast Parkway Court

Franklin, TN 37064

Units will be refused by Emotiva for the following:

Product was sent without the WS#

Product was sent with inadequate packaging.

Product was damaged in transit.

Product was shipped collect for shipping charges.

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How does state law apply?

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to

state.

What if my product is damaged on the way to you?

Emotiva is not liable for damages that may incur while an item is in transport to us. Please purchase

insurance when you ship your item. If your Product was not adequately packaged, we will refuse receipt

and the damaged package will be returned to you at your cost. If you do not have the original Emotiva

Audio packaging, please check with our sales department to purchase replacement-shipping cartons.

How does the Warranty and service apply to international orders?

The Product Warranty is only valid in the country where the Emotiva product was originally shipped via

an authorized dealer, distributor, or direct from the Emotiva factory. The Warranty is subject to change

at any time depending on the laws and regulations within your specic country. Please check with your

distributor for a complete understanding of the warranty in your county.

If you purchased your Emotiva Product outside of the USA and wish to have it serviced at the factory, all

freight charges are your responsibility. If you do not have an authorized distributor or repair center in your

country, your Product must come back to the Emotiva USA factory for warranty service.