ESI nEar05 eXperience User manual

Top Quality 5” Studio Reference Monitors
User’s Guide

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INDEX
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................4
2. Basics & Installation....................................................................................................................4
Unpacking / Handling................................................................................................................................................4
Connection.................................................................................................................................................................4
3. Placement of the speakers...........................................................................................................5
Positioning.................................................................................................................................................................5
Orientation.................................................................................................................................................................5
Comments..................................................................................................................................................................6
4. Technical Data..............................................................................................................................6
Specifications.............................................................................................................................................................6
Block Diagram...........................................................................................................................................................6
Rear Panel..................................................................................................................................................................7
5. General Information....................................................................................................................8
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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the ESI nEar05 eXperience.
The nEar05 eXperience near field reference monitors have been developed especially for high level
home studios and special project studios. They boast an ultra-flat low frequency response and the
top quality Kevlar 5" driver delivers unparalleled punch in the low-mid frequency – a major
improvement over the paper and polypropylene drivers used in most comparable products. nEar05
eXperience also features ESI's cross over control technology that is perfectly optimized and
upgraded to provide the perfect output level and frequency response 100% matching the installed
drivers and cabinet design. Of course nEar05 eXperience is magnetically shielded for desktop
operation next to your other electronic equipment without interference.
2. Basics & Installation
For optimal performance of nEar05 eXperience, read the instructions in this manual thoroughly and
carefully before you are using the speakers.
Unpacking / Handling
To remove the monitors from the carton its best to turn the package carefully upside down on the
floor or on a table and then lift the carton vertically up slowly to leave the monitors resting in the
packaging foam. Make sure that you don’t grab the speaker driver units on the front to avoid
damage. Now check the monitors for signs of damage that might have occurred in shipping. In the
unlikely event of this, please contact the reseller of the product immediately. Be careful when you
remove the packaging foam. Please keep all packing materials.
Connection
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olume initially.
XLR balanced connection
Connect male side of XLR balanced cable to the balanced input of nEar05
High quality balanced or unbalanced audio cables are recommended for input connection. The
monitors typically connect to the line level output of a mixing console or to a computer audio card.
Each monitor has to be connected to a separate power connection. Make sure the power of the
monitor is switched off before you connect any audio cables. Also turn down the v
eXperience – as show on the picture on the right. Make sure the power cable is
connected as well. Setup all speakers (left / right channels) with the same type of
cable.
TRS balanced / unbalanced connection
Connect male side of TRS balanced or unbalanced cable to the TRS input of
nEar05 eXperience – as show on the picture on the right. Make sure the power
cable is connected as well. Setup all speakers (left / right channels) with the same
type of cable.

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3. Placement of the speakers
The placement of monitoring speakers is very critical and can compromise their performance. This
is a general rule for every loudspeaker. To monitor with nEar05 eXperience utilizing their
maximum capabilities, an appropriate listening environment and a correct placement are important.
Positioning
In principle, two units and the listener should be positioned or aligned in a regular triangle form.
Please refer to the following diagram to understand how to position your monitors.
The height of the units, more precisely the top of the woofer, is recommended to be at the ear level
of the listener. Keep in mind that in a typical monitoring environment, you are sitting in front of
your workstation. Refer to the following diagram:
rientation
It’s very importan . Never place them horizontally.
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t to place the nEar05 eXperience vertically
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Please also make sure to not place any obstacles that may block the flow of air or that could
generate sound reflections (especially highly reflective material including glass or metal) in front of
the speakers. Also, don’t put plants in pots on top or too close to your monitoring speakers.
4. Technical Data
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Specifications
- Type: 2-Way Bookshelf
- LF Driver: 5 inch Kevlar curved cone with high temperature voice coil and damped rubber surround
- HF Driver: 1 inch magnetically shield natural Silk Dome
- Frequency Response: 60Hz - 22kHz
- Crossover Frequency: 3.2kHz
- LF Amplifier Power: 40W
- HF Amplifier Power: 30W
- S/N Ratio: > 100dB below full output, 20kHz Bandwidth
- Input Connectors: 1 x XLR Balanced Input Connector
1 x TRS Balanced/ Unbalanced Input Connector
- Polarity: Positive signal at + input produce outward LF cone displacement
- Input Impedance: 20k ohms balanced,10k ohms unbalanced
- Input Sensitivity: 200 mV input produces full output with Volume control at maximum
- Protection: RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature, turn-on/off
transient, subsonic filter, external mains fuse
- Indicator: Power ON/OFF indicator on rear panel
- Power Requirements: Factory programmed for either 115V ~50/60Hz, 230V~50/60Hz or 100V~50/60Hz;
Power via detachable 3 circuit line cord
- Cabinet: vinyl laminated MDF
- Dimension: 250 mm(H) x 176 mm(W) x 200 mm(D)
- Weight: 5.0 kg/unit (without packing)
Block Diagram
Please note that technical specifications are subject to change without any prior notice. The
given in this manual are up-to-date at the time of the creation of this document.

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Rear Panel
1. XLR input – this connector accepts balanced XLR input connections. The signal of the XLR
input is mixed together with the TRS input signal through a balanced input amplifier. The XLR
input is wired like this:
INPUT SIGNAL XLR CONNECTIONS
+ PIN 2
- PIN 3
Shield PIN 1
2. TRS input – this jack accepts TRS input connections, either balanced or unbalanced. For
balanced connections, a 3-conductor TRS plug is necessary. The TRS input is wired like this:
INPUT SIGNAL TRS CONNECTIONS
+ Tip
- Ring
Shield Sleeve
Unbalanced wiring works with either a 2- or 3-conductor TRS connector. A 2-conductor TRS plug
(or sometimes also just called TS plug) automatically grounds the minus signal input, whereas a 3-
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plug wired unbalanced provides the option of leaving the minus open or grounded.
We recommend that you ground the unused input.
The TRS input is summed together with XLR input through a balanced input amplifier. So, either
may be used as an input or mixed together. The input specifications apply to both inputs.
3. bar code label – this label contains the product serial number bar code.
4. vent port –nEar05 eXperience is a vented box speaker system with a vent port on the rear panel.
Make sure you are not blocking the vent port (i.e. by putting the speaker too close to a wall) or the
sound colour will be changed.
5. volume control knob – use the volume control knob to set the proper input
level from the sound source. Make sure to setup the left / right speakers
accordingly. Please refer to the image on the right to see the input level to match
your sound source.
You might also want to refer to the manual of the sound source connecting to the
input of nEar05 eXperience. Generally-10dBV or +4dBu are the most common
output levels of semi-professional and professional audio equipment. For example,
if your sound source outputs with a -10dBV reference level, you should not set the volume control
knob to more than -10dBV for maximum power.
6. power switch – when you push the power switch, nEar05 eXperience will be turned on, and
–surprise– it will be turned off when you push the power switch again.
7. power port with ext. fuse – use this connector to plug in the detachable 3-circuit line cord that
connects to the power outlet.
8. AC selection – you can select either 110V or 230V AC power according to your local
requirements. Make sure this is selected properly before you switch on nEar05 eXperience for the
first time or your equipment could be damaged.
mation
Trademarks
ESI, nEar, nEar05 and nEar05 eXperience are tradem of Ego Systems Inc. and ESI
Audiotechnik GmbH. Other product and brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
For technical support inquiries, contact your nearest dealer, local distributor or ESI support online at
www.esi-audio.com
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5. General Infor
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their respective companies.
Correspondence
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Disclaimer
All features and specifications subject to change without notice.

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Parts of this manual are continually being updated. Please check our web site www.esi-audio.com
occasionally for the most recent update information.
The product described in this manual is manufactured in China by ESI Audiotechnik GmbH,
dwith the CE mark and
conform to the protection requirements of the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards
ed, and, the product has an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to
ulations in the directives 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC, the equipment listed above
is covered by this certificate and labelled with the CE mark conforms to the following standards:
ic and related
tandard for audio, video, audio-visual and
entertainment lighting control apparatus for professional use.
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City Date
21.06.2007
Declaration of Conformity (for the European Union)
Brennerstraße 48, D-71229 Leonberg, Germany. The product is labelle
and Directives. The product is designed and constructed such that electromagnetic disturbances
generated do not exceed levels allowing radio and telecommunications equipment and other
equipment to operate as intend
electromagnetic disturbance to enable operation as specified and intended.
The product is marketed as ESI nEar05 eXperience studio monitoring speaker.
With reference to reg
EN60065 Safety requirements for mains operated electron
apparatus for household and similar general use.
EN55103-1 & EN55103-2 Product family s
This declaration is made by Claus Riethmüller (Managing Director).
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