Hestia Manual
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1. Earthquake Sound Corp 510 732 1000 U S Toll Free 800 576 7944 www earthquakesound com Table of Contents About Earthquake SOund ccccccccccesceceeceeeceseaceceeeesseeeeseneeseeeesees 3 Safety Instructions Unpacking TIPS ccccccsececeseeeeeseeeeeseeseeeaeeeeens 4 Installation amp Connection TDS ves scccniccccsecccescnesacneusnwedsnncdeuaddioucstasnesennesss 5 Fr CAP GS EEA A A E E AT T 5 PCO UCU OM cea E 6 Hestia SS IIA or rons seeepetteaetnehdecwneconnl neumtenibentasramidveneteiehinwiaranitenuarsediane 6 Speaker PIACSIMSINS oeggiecskb canoviosnesdnmceendsctannesnaptndnvicadeatniomtalbetndanessuietacdwess 7 Dimensions and SPeECifiCations cccecccsececeeseccesecceeeeceeeeseueesseeeesaees 9 Warranty WMO BIN VAN OM sec cncste ta pen tete cecal acc ogner edataena tate cd acetesdeseacsescecee 10 F r YOUR TR OCOMOS wpcaneatntnasneesenmsadseantacdeae tener ocialonmeneiacnenarsornicenseacae sana 11 PAM AQUA The Sound That Will Move You Earthquake Sound Corporation 2 27 McCone Avenue Hayward CA 94545 United States of America Tel 510 732 1000 Fax 510 732 1095 Customer Support tech earthquakesound com US Toll Free 800 576 7944 Fax 510 732 1095 2013 Earthquake Sound Corporation All rights reserved This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of Earthquake Sound Corporation The information is subject to change without notice Earthquake Sound Cor2. angles Well the wait is finally over After years in development proudly present to you the Hestia LCR speaker part of the Titan Series Hestia Design athquake Sound presents its next creation from the TITAN series the Hestia LCR speaker lts sleek exterior is matched only by its performance Hestia s slim cabinet design integrates the Acoustic Array System Design AASD technology to allow even audio distribution in a wider listening area V Tweeter Sound Wave Driver Sound Wave Ec x IL LL Figure 1 Hestia s Acoustic Array System Design AASD audio dispersion 6 Hestia Manual Many of you have provided us with design requirements development ideas and tremendous feedback that helped us improved our products We are truly grateful for all your support and feedback From all of us at Earthquake Sound Corporation Thank you amp enjoy Joseph J Sahyoun President amp Chief Engineer With two 1 25mm silk dome tweeters positioned at the very front and center of the unit Hestia can achieve perfect positioning for wider dispersion and better image stability allowing everyone in the room can equally enjoy Hestia s superior performance The patented Piston Max Technology PMT is integrated into Hestia s four 4 Kevlar cones to increase efficiency and accuracy of music reproduction Designed to be mounted on the wall the Hestia features a Vari Mount installation s
3. change without notice Hestia Manual 3 Safety Instructions Safety First This documentation contains general safety 9 Donotdefeat the safety purpose of the polarized installation and operating instructions for the Hestia or grounding type plug A polarized plug has LCR speaker It is important to read this user s two blades with one wider than the other The manual before attempting to use this product Pay grounding type plug has two blades and a third particular attention to the safety instructions grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet Symbols Explained consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Appears on the component to indicate the presence of 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or AN uninsulated dangerous voltage pinched particularly at plugs convenience inside the enclosure voltage that receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus may be sufficient to constitute a ki a 11 Only use attachments and accessories CAUTION Calls attention to a procedure specified by the manufacturer practice condition or the like that if not correctly performed or 12 Use only a compatible rack or cart for the final adhered to could result in injury resting position or death 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storm WARNING Calls attention to a procedure or when unused for a l
4. components amp finish due to improper exposure to elements Bent amplifier casing damaged finish on the casing due to abuse misuse or improper use of cleaning material Burnt tracers on PCB Product part damaged due to poor packaging or abusive shipping conditions Subsequent damage to other products warranty claim will not be valid if the warranty registration card is not properly filled amp returned to Earthquake with a copy of the sales receipt E Service Request To receive product service contact Earthquake Service Department at 510 732 1000 and request an RMAnumber Return Material Authorization Items shipped without a valid RMA number will be refused Make sure you provide us with your complete correct shipping address a valid phone number and a brief description of the problem you are experiencing with the product In most cases our technicians might be able to resolve the problem over the phone thus eliminating the need to ship the product F Shipping Instructions Product s must be packaged in its original protective box es to minimize transport damage and prevent repackaging cost at the ongoing rates Shipper claims regarding items damaged in transit must be presented to carrier Earthquake Sound Corporation reserves the right to refuse improperly packed product Original bill of sale must accompany product returned to service We encourage you to include with the package a written description of the problem
5. Ship product to Earthquake Sound Corp 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward CA 94545 Tel 510 732 1000 You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to Earthquake Sound Corporation G Disputes Resolution Alldisputes between clients and Earthquake Sound Corporation resulting from the five 5 year limited warranty policy must be resolved according to the laws amp registration of the county of Alameda California PRODUCT REGISTRATION This Earthquake product can be registered by returning the Product Registration card attached to this manual Please also retain sales receipt which represents proof of purchase 10 Hestia Manual Earthquake Sound Corp 800 576 7944 www earthquakesound com Notes For Your Records Date of Purchase Authorized Dealer Installer Info Name Address Phone Specifications are subject to change without notice Hestia Manual 11 PAM AYVAAD CE o Tae law ay D The Sound That Will Move You Earthquake Sound reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice Copyright Earthquake Sound Corporation Earthquake Sound Corporation 2727 McCone Avenue Hayward CA 94545 USA Phone 510 732 1000 Fax 510 732 1095
6. acement in 7 1 Theater System Earthquake Sound Corp 800 576 7944 www earthquakesound com Hestia Dimensions and Specifications front view 31 1 2 800mm 7 14 184mm 3 3 3 84mm side view with grille mounted Optional square rubber pads dimensions 25 32 X 25 30 X She 20mm x 20mm x 8mm 2 3 2 60mm rear view 23 3 671mm 3 s 92mm Hestia Specifications Power handling 300 Watts Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms Sensitivity 89dB 3dB Frequency 30Hz 35kHz Weight 13 5 lbs 6 14 kgs Available finish Fine high gloss black piano lacquer Specifications are subject to change without notice Hestia Manual 9 5 Year Warranty Information and workmanship under normal and proper use for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase as shown on the Original sales receipt with serial number affixed written on it The five 5 year warranty period is valid only if an authorized Earthquake dealer properly installs the product and the warranty registration card is properly filled out and sent to Earthquake Sound Corporation If a non authorized party installs the product a ninety 90 day warranty period will be applied arthquake warrants the original purchaser that all Factory Sealed New Audio Products to be free from defects in material A Five 5 years limited warranty plan coverage guidelines e First year Earthquake pays for labor parts and ground fre
7. he speaker s front edge is precisely aligned with the front edge of your TV screen to reducing distortion caused by sound reflecting and diffracting off the TV s cabinet If possible the height of the center channel speakers should be as high as your ears in a sitting position as illustrated in Figure 3 Figure 3 Front speaker placement Front Left amp Right Speaker Placement In a home theater system front speakers are responsible for movies sound tracks and dynamic actions The front speakers need to sync the video event with the audio For instance when there is a moving vehicle from the left to the right of the screen the sound should travel from the left front speaker to the right front speaker In a two channel stereo system the front speakers are responsible for producing all of the sound Specifications are subject to change without notice Staging imaging and depth of field Placing the speakers too close to each other will compromise the stage while placing them too far from each other will break the images Ideally front speakers should be placed at an equal distance from the TV and the primary listening spot sweet spot Together with the center channel speaker they should form a slight arc with all three speakers at exactly the same distance from where you sit as illustrated in Figure 3 The AASD technology integrated in the Hestia s design allows the speaker to be mounted right against the wall a
8. ight only in US mainland not including Alaska and Hawaii Shipping to us is not covered e Second third fourth amp fifth year Earthquake pays labor only Customer must pay for parts and freight both ways B Warning Products sent for repair that are tested by Earthquake technicians and deemed to have no problem s will not be covered by the five 5 year limited warranty Customer will be charged a minimum of one 1 hour of labor at the ongoing rates plus shipping charges back to customer C Earthquake will repair or replace at our option all defective products parts subject to the following provisions e Defective products parts have not been altered or repaired by other than an Earthquake factory approved technicians e Products parts are not subjected to negligence misuse improper use or accident damaged by improper line voltage used with incompatible products or have its serial number or any part of it altered defaced or removed or have been used in any way that is contrary to Earthquake s written instructions D Warranty Limitations Warranty does not cover products that have been modified or abused including but not limited to the following e Damages to speaker cabinet and cabinet finish due to misuse abuse or improper use of cleaning materials methods e Bent speaker frame broken speaker connectors holes in speaker cone surround amp dust cap burnt speaker voice coil Fading and or deterioration of speaker
9. ions From mobile audio to prosound and home audio Earthquake Sound has been selected as the winner of many prestigious awards based on sound quality performance value and features CEAand numerous publications have awarded Earthquake Sound with over a dozen design and engineering awards Additionally Earthquake Sound has been granted many design patents by the USPO for revolutionary audio designs that have changed the sound of the audio industry Headquartered in a 60 000 square foot facility in Hayward California USA Earthquake Sound currently exports to over 60 countries worldwide In 2010 Earthquake Sound expanded its export operations by opening a European warehouse in Denmark This accomplishment was recognized by the US Department of Commerce who honored Earthquake Sound with an Export Achievement award at the 2011 Consumer Electronic Show Just recently the US Department of Commerce presented Earthquake Sound with another Export Achievement award for expanding its export operations in China PEAR FEHR NERES sxmerent tng a Joseph Sahyoun US Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke US Commercial Officer Sarah Fox and Joseph Sahyoun Abraham Sahyoun and Thomas Mygind INNOVATIONS INTERNATIONAL CES DESIGN amp ENGINEERING ENGINEERING SMALL SUBWOOFERS Earthquake Supernova MKV1 10 Subwoofer INTERNATIONAL CES A r4 0 b S DESIGN amp 0 TE 5 2 PLATINUM AWARD Specifications are subject to
10. nd still delivers an outstanding performance Speakers Elevation In an ideal home theater setup the tweeters from all three front speakers should have the same elevation as your ears while seated Any deviation will work but it may reduce the performance The combination of the AASD Technology and Vari Mount installation system allows the Hestia to be mounted ata slight angle allowing the tweeters to be aimed as close as possible towards your ear in a sitting position to achieve optimized performance a Slight angle Figure 4 Front speaker aim and placement Make sure that there are no solid objects i e furniture blocking the pathway of the sound traveling to your listening location Q Hestia as Hestia as center Speaker Hestia as Front Left Front Right KE Figure 5 Typical speaker amp subwoofer placement in 3 1 2 theater system Hestia Manual 7 Speaker Placements cont d Surround Speaker Placement Surround speakers are there to envelop three dimensional sound that places you in the middle of the action Ideally your primary pair of surround speakers should be placed to the left and right of your listening position either in line with it or just behind it They should form a 90 110 angle with respect to your television In a 7 1 channel system with more than two surround speakers or if side placement is not available for your surrounds in a standard 5 1 channel setup consider placemen
11. ny heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatuses that produce heat Hestia Manual Earthquake Sound Corp 800 576 7944 www earthquakesound com Hestia Features system Installation Considerations e Luxurious multi layer piano black lacquer finish e Slim modern living design There are several factors to consider before installing Earthquake Sound s Hestia LCR speaker e 4 Full range drivers with Kevlar cones and e What are the intended listening zones Piston Max patented technology e From where in each zone will the listener prefer to control the system Where will the speakers be located e Two 1 enhanced line action silk dome tweeters e Gold plated push terminals Where will the source equipment be located e Vari mount installation system for vertical and horizontal placement Connection Tips e High pass 18dB Octave filter 4kHz e Keep all power cords away from all signal cables e Zobel network with Poly fuse protection to prevent humming from induced noise e Rubber pads with adhesive provided to reduce e Choose reliable signal cable cords Earthquake Sound also specializes in high performance RCA vibrations cables and patches e All speaker wires that are ran through the walls should be twisted type to reduce potential hum noise pick up e It is best to use a grounded electrical outlet to power the amplifier Lack of input ground reference could be unsafe Consult with you
12. ong period of time practice condition or the like that if not correctly performed or 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen Note Calls attention to information that into the apparatus the apparatus has been is essential to highlight exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped adhered to could result in damage to or destruction of part or all of the product Important Safety Instructions 15 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Read these instructions in their entirety Store this manual and packaging in a safe Unpacking System Components place e Keep the original carton and packing materials for Heed all warnings future shipment or storage Follow instructions do not take shortcuts e Check for any visual signs of damage If you encounter any concealed damage consult your Do not use this apparatus near water Earthquake Sound dealer before proceeding with unit installation Clean only with a dry cloth e Retain the sales receipt as it establishes the Do not block any ventilation openings Install in duration fo the limited warranty and provides accordance with the manufacturer s instructions information for insurance purposes Do not install near a
13. poration assumes no responsibility for errors that may appear within this document 2 Hestia Manual Earthquake Sound Corp 800 576 7944 www earthquakesound com About Earthquake Sound Corporation For over 28 years Earthquake Sound has been producing a variety of high quality audio products that have impressed audiophile communities around the world It all started in 1984 when Joseph Sahyoun a music freak and Aerospace Engineer unhappy with the existing loud speaker technology and performance decided to put his advance engineering knowledge to use He pushed technological boundaries to the limit to create the kind of subwoofer he could live with Earthquake quickly created a name for itself in the car audio industry and became well known for its powerful subwoofers and amplifiers In 1997 using his existing expertise in the audio industry Joseph Sahyoun expanded his company to home audio production Earthquake Sound has since evolved into a leader in the home audio industry producing not only subwoofers and amplifiers but surround speakers and tactile transducers as well Engineered by audiophiles for audiophiles Earthquake Sound audio products are meticulously crafted to reproduce each and every single note perfectly bringing your home theater experience to life With true dedication and full attention to details Earthquake Sound engineers continuously develop new and better products to meet customers needs and go beyond their expectat
14. r electrical contractor about proper grounding WARNING This product is capable of generating high sound pressure levels You should exercise caution when operating these speakers Long term exposures to high levels of sound pressure will cause permanent damage to your hearing Sound pressure levels exceeding 85dB can be dangerous with constant exposure set your audio system to a comfortable loudness level Earthquake Sound Corporation does not assume liability for damages resulting from the direct use of Earthquake Sound audio product s and urges users to play volume at moderate levels This triangle which appears on your component alerts you to important operating and maintenance instructions in this RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Sect DO NOT OPEN accompanying literature voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock This triangle which appears on your component alerts you to the presence of uninsulated C AU Tl O N dangerous voltage inside the enclosure Specifications are subject to change without notice Hestia Manual 5 Introduction AS we expand the TITAN series many of you inquired us to produce a slim on the wall LCR speaker worthy to be part of this legendary series In all honesty we were already in the process of developing the product then However as an avid audiophile could not let the product make its way to the sales floor without sweating the details from all possible
15. t behind your listening position facing the front of the room Surround speakers should be placed high enough so that the drivers do not fire directly at your ears when you re sitting down As a rule of thumb place them at ear level while you are in standing position Most people tend to over amplify the rear speakers This is not recommended as it can over power the front speakers Most of the time the rear speakers are relatively quite They simply come on when there are special effects Since every room has different acoustics you might need to experiment with the speakers aiming You may get good results by pointing them at the ceiling or toward the rear corners of the room If no side or rear walls are available for mounting your speakers try placing a pair of traditional bookshelf speakers on speaker stands slightly behind and to the sides of your listening position Avoid aiming them directly at your listening position a Cou Hestia as Hestia as center Speaker Hestia as Front Left Front Right EI O Rear Left Rear Right Figure 6 Typical speaker placement in 5 1 Theater System 8 Hestia Manual Hestia as Hestia as center Speaker Hestia as Front Left Front Right O Rear Center O Rear Left Rear Right Figure 7 Typical speaker placement in 6 1 Theater System Hestia as Hestia as center Speaker Hestia as Front Left Front Right O Rear Left Rear Right Figure 8 Typical speaker pl
16. ystem that allows the speaker to be mounted horizontally for center channel speaker application or vertically when used as left right or surround speaker Figure 2 Vari Mount system to allow horizontal and vertical placement Earthquake Sound Corp 800 576 7944 www earthquakesound com Speaker Placements SO on product performance room size and speaker placement Reading this manual following your priorities and these procedures will pay off with a big improvement to sound quality and sonic performance Basics of speaker placement can help you make the smartest choice for your specific room There is no magic bullet in home theater which is why this is called custom home theater Every speaker has different sonic characteristics every room has different acoustic properties everyone s ears hear sound a little differently and your left ear has a different sensitivity than your right ear So in the end you may use this manual as a starting guideline However when it comes to actually setting up your speaker system let your own ears be the judge ome theater performance depends very much Center Channel Speaker Placement This should be the first speaker you place in your home theater room The job of a center channel is to anchor dialogue and other on screen sounds to the screen Thus its position depends upon where you put your TV Place your center channel directly above or below your TV centered make sure t
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