EMP Tek E41-B User manual

BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS
Model E41-B
BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS
OW N ER’ S M A N UA L


Break-in Period
Allow several hours of listening time to adequately break-in the E41-B bookshelf
speakers. As the speakers break-in, the driver suspensions will loosen. e result
of break-in will be an increase in low frequency response, improved denition, and
increased clarity and detail.
Introduction
E41-B Bookshelf Speaker 1 Owner’s Manual
E41-B Bookshelf Speakers
Congratulations on your purchase of E41-B bookshelf speakers! Your speakers are the
result of many years of research and development dedicated to producing high quality
products for home audio and audio/video systems.
is manual contains features, setup recommendations and specications for the
E41-B bookshelf speakers. It is recommended you thoroughly read through the material
contained in this manual before connecting your speakers. is will ensure you have
a good understanding of how to setup your speakers for optimum performance and
allow for years of listening enjoyment.
To maintain speaker appearance, we recommend wiping them down with a clean damp
so cloth. To clean dust from the grille cloth, use a vacuum with a brush attachment.
Care and Cleaning

E41-B Bookshelf Speaker 2 Owner’s Manual
Features
e E41-B bookshelf speaker is the perfect speaker for delivering wide-range perfor-
mance with outstanding detail and accuracy. is speaker features beryllium cone
woofers and midrange drivers. e beryllium cone material combines stiness, low
mass and self damping properties in a manner that allows virtually uncolored presenta-
tion of program material. A powerful magnet, extended voice coil and bumped back
plate give the bass/midrange drivers high excursion capability. is ensures accurate
dynamic reproduction. e 4-inch beryllium cone woofer provides excellent bass
and mid-range resolution, while the 1-inch silk dome tweeter eortlessly reproduces
crystal clear high frequencies. is tweeter uses liquid cooling to allow greater power
handling. To protect the tweeter against being over driven, a polyswitch (a current
limiting device) is incorporated in the crossover network.
An extensive crossover network is featured with each E41-B bookshelf speaker. Steep
acoustic slope crossovers are used to integrate drivers. e use of steep crossover
slopes allows for higher power handling, minimizes driver interaction anomalies, and
maximizes the ability of each driver in their respective band of frequencies. Large 5-way
binding posts ensure a good, solid electrical connection to these crossover networks.
e E41-B bookshelf speakers’ cabinets are constructed of ½-inch medium density
berboard because of its inert properties, thereby minimizing sound coloration. e
front baes are double layered to 1-inch thickness helping to prevent excess acoustic
radiation from the cabinet.
Attaching Speaker Wires
If using a banana jack, attach the matching positive or negative wire and push directly
into binding post top hole.
If not using a banana jack, simply loosen the binding nut to allow the hole in the side
of the terminal to become exposed. Strip ¼-inch of the insulation from the end of
the speaker wire and insert the exposed wire end into the now exposed hole in the
side of the terminal. Tighten the binding nut by turning the nut clockwise until the
speaker wire is secured. Repeat for the other speaker wire(s) as necessary.

E41-B Bookshelf Speaker 3 Owner’s Manual
Room Setup Suggestions
In order to obtain the best possible sound from your speaker system, it is important to
determine where the speakers will sound best in your listening room. Room reections
from the oor, ceiling and side walls inuence the balance, imaging and overall sonic
quality at the listening position. Experiment with speaker placement to determine which
location oers the best overall sound. As a general guide, use the room layout diagram
and the following descriptions when setting up a home theater system. Some speakers
shown in the diagram may not always be applicable to your individual system.
Front Main Speakers
As a starting point, place your front speakers at least 15 inches from the wall and 7-feet
apart from each other. e distance from the listening position to each speaker should be
close to the distance that separates the two main speakers. Angling the speakers inward
towards the listening position may give a more spacious and realistic sound stage.
Center Channel Speaker
e center channel speaker should be placed in the center between both le and right
main speakers. Oen this positioning dictates placing the speaker either directly above
or below a television monitor. e center channel speaker may be placed in a horizontal
(lying down) or vertical (standing) position.
Rear Surround Speakers
e rear surround speakers may be placed either above, behind or to the sides of the
listening position. e listening position should be centered between the surround
speakers. For best performance you may want to experiment with angling the surround
speakers either towards or away from the listening position.
Subwoofer
In order to obtain the best possible sound from your subwoofer, it is important to
determine where the subwoofer will sound best in your listening room. Sound reections
from the oor, ceiling and side walls inuence the balance, imaging and overall sonic
quality at the listening position. Experiment with subwoofer placement to determine
which location oers the best overall sound.
Placement of the subwoofer will largely determine quality, quantity and extension of the
bass frequencies within your listening room. Bass frequencies are reinforced by close
room boundaries. Placing the subwoofer in a corner will make the subwoofer sound
louder and boost the very lowest frequencies.
Placing the subwoofer away from walls will provide the least reinforcement, making the
bass sound subjectively thinner than if the woofer were closer to a wall. Good results
can usually be obtained by placing a subwoofer along a wall 1-3 feet from a corner.
Experiment with placement of the subwoofer and the sub-amplier controls to achieve
the proper bass balance.

Room Setup Suggestions (continued)
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING BASS MANAGEMENT: It is important the signal
being sent to the subwoofer be a non-boosted or “at” signal. To be sure of this, check
the settings on your receiver or processor to make sure any “bass boost”, “super bass” or
“loudness” is set to O. In most cases a home theater receiver or processor will determine
the crossover frequency through bass management settings. In this conguration, connect
the receiver or processor to the Line Level Input. Your subwoofer will now reproduce the
bass frequencies the way they were originally recorded. Use the subwoofer level control
and the individual bass management control within the receiver or processor to adjust
the subwoofers’ volume if necessary. Once set, the volume controls should not need to
be altered as the subwoofers’ volume will track with the master volume control of your
receiver or processor.
E41-B Bookshelf Speaker 4 Owner’s Manual
NOTE: ere are several dierent surround formats available. Dolby Pro-Logic, Pro-Logic II, Dolby Digital and DTS generally
have a 5 speaker plus subwoofer requirement. Dolby Digital EX and DTS ES add a center rear speaker. Dolby TrueHD and DTS
Master Audio available only on Blu-ray disc, generally have a 7.1 requirement. Please consult your audio/video professional to
determine which system is best for you and how many speakers you will require.

E41-B Bookshelf Speaker 5 Owner’s Manual
Specications
System Type:
Frequency Response:
Sensitivity:
Recommended Power:
Drive Units:
Crossover Frequency:
Crossover Slope:
Impedance:
Cabinet Material:
Cabinet Finish:
Grille:
Dimensions:
Weight:
Warranty:
Bookshelf
70Hz-20kHz (±3dB)
86dB (2.83V @ 1 Meter)
30-100 Watts
(1) 4” (102mm) Beryllium Cone Woofer
(1) 1” (25mm) Silk Dome Tweeter
3,000 Hz
12dB/Octave
8 Ohms
Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)
High-gloss Black Ash
Black Cloth
6-5/8” W x 11-5/8” H x 8-3/4” D
(168mm W x 295m H x 222mm D)
6 lbs. (2.72 kg)
5 Years
No sound from
speakers.
No sound from
one speaker.
Very little bass
and/or imaging.
Speaker wire not connected.
Speaker selector on amplier is not on.
Balance control on receiver or pre-amp
is not centered.
Speaker wire not securely connected.
Speakers are wired out of phase.
Troubleshooting
Probable Cause:
Situation: Solution:
Make sure wire is connected at both
the speaker and the amplier observ-
ing proper polarity.
Activate proper selector on amplier.
Place balance control in the center.
Check all connections at amplier
and speakers.
Check entire system for proper polar-
ity and make adjustments
as necessary.
Model E41-B

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Engineered Music Products “EMP Tek” warrants the E41-B bookshelf speakers (the
"Product") to be free from original manufacturing defects in materials and workman-
ship for ve (5) years from the original date of purchase from an authorized EMP Tek
dealer. is warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser. EMP Tek does
not warrant goods used in industrial applications. is warranty does not cover any
expenses incurred in any removal or re-installation of the product.
If the product should prove defective within the warranty period, contact EMP Tek
for a return authorization number prior to returning the product. Once the return
authorization number has been obtained ship the product back to EMP Tek, along with
the original sales invoice or other proof of purchase, which establishes eligibility for
warranty service and the return authorization number clearly marked of the outside
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will, at its option, replace or repair the product free of charge and return the product
by prepaid delivery. is warranty does not apply to any product which has been
damaged, misused, altered, neglected or repaired by anyone other than an EMP Tek
authorized service facility.
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duration to the period of the express warranties set forth above, and no person is
authorized to assume for EMP Tek any other liability in connection with the sale of
the product. EMP Tek expressly disclaims liability for any incidental and consequential
damages caused by the product or the result of failure of this product. e remedies
provided under this warranty are exclusive and in lieu of all others.
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Warranty
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