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RECOMMENDED WIRING   
& AMPLIFIER  POWER

Selection of Proper Wire:

We recommend the use of high quality speaker cable.The speaker cable you select will
ideally be fitted with high quality connectors such as 5/16” (8mm) spade lugs. In most
installations, ordinary lamp cord (16-18 gauge) has enough resistance to degrade the
signal between amplifier and speakers, particularly in lengths over 10-feet (3m).

Amplifier Requirements:

Energy

loudspeakers have been designed to be driven to high listening levels with 

moderate power, while at the same time being capable of handling the power output 
of large amplifiers.

PAINTING THE  "TEMPEST"

"Tempest" can be painted to match its surroundings.To preserve the acoustic 
qualities of the grille, please paint the grille according to the grille painting instructions.
Pick a paint that is appropriate for the mounting location; there are interior and 
exterior varieties. If you are not sure what paint to use, consult a paint store or a 
professional painter.

Tools Required:

•  A spray can of sandable primer paint.

* The correct finish paint for the surroundings (oil or water based paint is fine).

•  A paint brush or applicator if the paint is not in a spray can.

•  A paper clip or a corkscrew (for removing the grille).

• Masking 

tape.

•  2 baffle paint masks (supplied).

•  A damp cloth and a dry cloth.

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Summary of Contents for indoor / outdoor loudspeaker

Page 1: ...i n d o o r o u t d o o r l o u d s p e a k e r...

Page 2: ...rformance wherever you choose to locate your Tempest speakers Tempest will not only be an attractive addition to your interior or exterior decor but features like its unique bass boost control high qu...

Page 3: ...ations The result is dramatically improved sound reproduction more reliable operation and longer life In the indoor position performance is automatically adjusted to produce optimum results for use in...

Page 4: ...osion All Weather Design The materials used in the manufacture of Tempest speakers have been carefully selected to stand up to extremes of temperature from 50 F to 200 F rain snow heat salt water and...

Page 5: ...wer output of large amplifiers PAINTING THE TEMPEST Tempest can be painted to match its surroundings To preserve the acoustic qualities of the grille please paint the grille according to the grille pa...

Page 6: ...y the paint manufacturer 4 Allow the paint to dry completely 5 Carefully remove the baffle masking material 6 Do not reattach the speaker to the bracket until the bracket is mounted Try to keep all ha...

Page 7: ...speakers should be less than the entire listening distance to avoid the effect of a hole in the sound field For example if your listening position is twelve feet 3 7m back from the wall the speakers...

Page 8: ...ts life This may mean placing Tempest in a location giving the best overall compromise between sound quality convenience and exposure Do not compromise safety Mounting the Bracket 1 Remove the bracket...

Page 9: ...proper stereo imaging and bass performance The red terminal on your amplifier or receiver must be connected to the red terminal on your speaker The same applies for the black terminal 3 Connect one l...

Page 10: ...be gently wiped clean from time to time with a damp cloth to remove any dirt or stains To remove dust from the grille use the brush attachment on your vacuum cleaner or a slightly dampened sponge Te m...

Page 11: ...lded or shielded wire for runs up to eighty feet Fourteen gauge 2 conductor unshielded or shielded wire for runs up to two hundred feet TEMPERATURE EXTREMES 50 to 200 Fahrenheit 45 to 93 Celsius DIMEN...

Page 12: ...Road Buffalo N Y 14215 Tel 1 716 896 9801 or 3 Energy Loudspeakers a division of Audio Products International Corp 3641 McNicoll Avenue Scarborough Ontario Canada M1X 1G5 Tel 1 416 321 1800 You will...

Page 13: ...yond rated levels AS A RESULT OF THE ABOVE FACTORS A 30 WATT AMPLIFIER CAN PRODUCE OUTPUT LEVELS OF OVER 100 WATTS AND MAY DAMAGE YOUR LOUDSPEAKER CLIPPING Clipping refers to the power level at which...

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