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1. PRELIMINARIES 

 
 
 

The Goldmund Epilogue 3/4 uses the same very innovative technology than the 
Epilogue 2 to achieve a level of definition and neutrality never found before in a sub-
bass speaker system. 
 
Please read very carefully the following instructions. This high-precision speaker is 
extremely revealing and can provide the best sound only if it is used properly. 
 
The Epilogue 3/4 is never used as a stand-alone speaker. Its most usual 
configuration is associated to a pair of Epilogue 1 Satellite Speakers or by 2 units 
included in a pair of Full Epilogue Speaker. See below the assembly instructions for 
the Full Epilogue Speaker System. 

 
 
 
 

2. UNPACKING THE EPILOGUE 3/4 

 
 

ATTENTION :

  Do not unpack the Epiframe cartons yet. The parts are much easier 

to recognize by the indication we provide in the following instructions giving their 
provenance from the Epiframe 1 or Epiframe 2 assemblies.

 

 
ATTENTION :

  If you need to return the speaker to the factory or to your local 

representative for a warranty repair, please note that it must be repacked in the 
original packing. Otherwise new packing will be charged as well as the repair of 
damages occurred due to poor packing conditions. 

 
SPECIAL NOTICE :

 The dealer who sold you the Epilogue also received a very 

practical tool to install the Epilogue 3. Called the Epilogue "Helm", this rolling device 
allows the Epilogue 3 to be rolled by a single person with perfect safety. The 
Epilogue "Helm" may also be used for small moves when the full Epilogue has been 
assembled if enough care is taken about vertical stability. 
If you want to keep this accessory for yourself, it can also be purchased separately. 
 
It is necessary to be 

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 people to install the EPILOGUE 3/4, because the speaker 

is extremely heavy and some handling steps necessitate a lot of care. Do not try to 
do any assembly without the necessary help. 
 
Cut the Epilogue 3/4 box attachments and remove the cover of the box.  
Do not move the speaker now. 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for EPILOGUE 3 SIGNATURE

Page 1: ...THE GOLDMUND EPILOGUE 3 4 SUB BASS SPEAKER SYSTEM USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...THE GOLDMUND EPILOGUE 3 4 SUB BASS SPEAKER SYSTEM USER MANUAL ...

Page 3: ...can provide the satisfaction you are expecting The installation instructions must be scrupulously carried out and the mentioned precautions taken to get the expected result and to avoid to deteriorate the speaker If the unused input is not short circuited properly as indicated below warranty does not apply Nevertheless if the instructions are perfectly carried out you will notice that the sound qu...

Page 4: ...rame 2 assemblies ATTENTION If you need to return the speaker to the factory or to your local representative for a warranty repair please note that it must be repacked in the original packing Otherwise new packing will be charged as well as the repair of damages occurred due to poor packing conditions SPECIAL NOTICE The dealer who sold you the Epilogue also received a very practical tool to instal...

Page 5: ...e moved easily with the provided rolling accessory the Helm roller However when fully assembled especially in the Full Epilogue configuration the weight makes the movement quite delicate especially on thick carpeted floors For these reasons it is best to locate the Epilogue 3 4 in its final position before starting assembling the full system 3 SELECTING THE EPILOGUE 3 4 LOCATION A very rigid floor...

Page 6: ...OGUE only for Full Epilogue Setup The Full Epilogue System is made of for each channel One Epilogue 3 or Epilogue 4 Sub Bass One Epilogue 1 lower Satellite mounted vertically on top of the Epilogue 3 4 One Epilogue 2 mounted on its side the larger sides being horizontal One Epilogue 1 upper Satellite mounted vertically in inverted position upside down the tweeter becoming the lower driver You must...

Page 7: ...logue Epiframe is designed to provide stability of the full Epilogue assembly Prepare the following elements before assembling the speakers If you upgrade from an Epiframe 1 to the full system dismount first the Epiframe 1 from any speakers attachment and follow the process described below D Epiframe 1 preparation From the Epiframe 1 you must first disassemble the bottom rectangular assembly See S...

Page 8: ...chematics 4 F Installation of the Epilogue 2 This is one of the most critical steps of the whole assembly The Epilogue 2 is very heavy and should be lifted on top of the Epilogue 1 lower satellite where it will sit on its steel pointed bar and 2 transparent plexiglas feet The position will remain G Installation of the Epiframe 2 Insert the two vertical long bars of the Epiframe 2 on top of the low...

Page 9: ...aker section separately The exact alignment may be obtained by measurements However a simple rule shows that for a listener seating at 3m5 12 from the speakers and with the hear level at the lower Epilogue 1 level the displacement needed are as follows the Epilogue 3 4 being used as a reference The lower satellite must be pushed back by 25mm 1 The Epilogue is aligned with Epilogue 3 4 The upper sa...

Page 10: ...plug must absolutely be lifted on all amplifiers and on the Epilogue 3 4 connection to the AC line Otherwise a bad ground loop may make amplifiers oscillate and be destroyed The Epilogue 3 4 is automatically powered ON when it receives modulation For the Epilogue Full System connection several possibilities are accessible The connection is different if the speakers are used in a multi channel syst...

Page 11: ...t is far better to use the Goldmund Speaker Cable to allow the speed of the amplifier to properly control the drivers Any speaker cable of lower quality or speed can ruin the sonic capabilities of the Epilogue System When using the Goldmund Speaker Cable the Speaker Adapter can be avoided and the coaxial cable directly connected to the large coaxial connectors provided on the speaker back panel Th...

Page 12: ...the amplifiers connection instead of the coaxial input Try using highest quality banana plugs which can be tighten in position However it is far better to use the Goldmund Speaker Cable to allow the speed of the amplifier to properly control the drivers Any speaker cable of lower quality or speed can ruin the sonic capabilities of the Epilogue System ...

Page 13: ...mplifiers and two set of Speaker cables NOTE When using non Goldmund speaker cable the 5 way binding posts may be used for the amplifiers connection instead of the coaxial input Try using highest quality banana plugs which can be tighten in position However it is far better to use the Goldmund Speaker Cable to allow the speed of the amplifier to properly control the drivers Any speaker cable of lo...

Page 14: ...cted to the same preamplifier output However if the system has to be used at high levels a protection circuit has to be inserted in the amplifier input circuit in order to limit its bandwidth The ultimate solution is an additional passive crossover made by Goldmund which is exactly adapting the level frequency response and Group Delay of the second satellite to mirror the upper satellite See your ...

Page 15: ...ne output for Epilogue 2 and top Satellite and one output for lower Satellite and Epilogue 3 4 7 RUNNING IN FOR THE EPILOGUE 3 4 The Epilogue 3 4 like the Epilogue 2 and the Epilogue 1 needs several days playing music before providing the top sonic quality it is built to provide The few first hours can be very frustrating for a demanding listener Do not hesitate to let it play quite loud some time...

Page 16: ...ards Electronic Crossover 3 separate frequencies 5 in Epilogue 4 Master level control Bass Load vent loading 4 separately tuned flexible vents Size and Weight Weight of one Epilogue 3 4 sub woofer 140 kg Size of an Epilogue 3 4 sub woofer 78 cm H x 52 cm W x 72 cm D Full System Size and Weight of the Full system Total Height of the full speaker 2 meters Total Width of the full speaker 52 cm Total ...

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