• When mounting next to a stud, where the ‘dog’ legs can
not swing out, install four screws (not included) into the stud
through four holes at the edge of the bezel.
• Place the magnetic grill over the subwoofer. Make sure
it is flush against the wall.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten screws.
This could result in subwoofer damage,
wall damage or both.
ELIMINATING VIBRATIONS
• For high SPL users, foam pads have been included. Place the foam pads on the front of the
speaker beside the driver to dampen any potential grill rattle.
• When installing into thicker drywall, it may be necessary to apply extra foam pads on top of
the existing pads on the back of the subwoofer to minimize vibration from the
subwoofer into the rear drywall. Appling foam pads on the side of the subwoofer can minimize
vibration from the subwoofer into the studs.
I
MPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
• Read and understand all instructions.
• Before beginning installation, carefully plan locations accounting for potential
electrical, plumbing or other obstacles.
• Contact a suitable contractor if you are unsure of how to best install.
SUBWOOFER PLACEMENT
• Episode subwoofers are designed to make your music and movies come alive. However, where
you place the subwoofer can have an effect on the performance that you receive. All rooms are
different, but the strongest output will likely occur if you place your subwoofer in the front of the
room on the same wall as your front channel speakers.
• Keep subwoofer about 2 feet away from corners and other surfaces that might interfere with or
reflect sound, such as tall furniture.
INSTALLATION
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Episode subwoofer installations can be simplified
by using Episode New Construction Brackets
(sold separately). These are installed prior to
drywall, and allow for precise placement and
ease the final installation of the subwoofer.
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
• Speaker wire must be run from the equipment to the subwoofer location. High quality 14 gauge
or thicker speaker wire is recommended.
• Once you have determined your locations, mark the hole to cut out for the subwoofer using the
supplied template. Don’t forget to allow for the size of the subwoofer bezel if you are choosing to
install the subwoofer near a side wall or other item that could become an obstacle.
• If you are unsure of potential obstacles,
carefully cut a small hole at an angle to
the inside of the template line as illustrated.
This will allow you to ‘plug’ the hole easily
if needed. If the area is clear and is a good
location for the speaker, go ahead and cut
the edges of the opening at 90 degrees to
accommodate the subwoofer.
• Strip the insulation on each conductor approximately ¼” and insert into the subwoofer terminals.
Ensure that there are no stray strands of wire protruding from the connectors. Observe proper
polarity (+ to + and – to – for the subwoofer and at the amplifier).
• Insert the subwoofer into the wall and tighten each of the six screws for the subwoofer ‘dog’ legs
enough to clamp the subwoofer against the wall.
CONNECTING YOUR EPISODE® SUBWOOFER
• The Episode In-wall Subwoofer is supplied with an active EQ box and power supply. The
EQ box should be installed between the receiver/source and amplifier (see below using
Episode E-2100 amplifier).
• Connect the Active EQ box between the receiver and the E-2100 amplifier inputs by
connecting RCA-type cables from the receiver sub out to the EQ box input. Connect the
EQ box out to the E-2100 amplifier CH 1 and CH 2 inputs. Since the EQ box has only one
single output connection, an RCA Y adapter (one female connector to two male connectors)
is needed for the E-2100 stereo inputs as shown below. The Y connector is supplied in the
E-2100 amplifier box.
• Plug the supplied EQ power supply into the EQ box and the 110V outlet. The EQ box is signal
sensing and turns on when receiving a signal. The EQ will go into standby mode automatically
5 minutes after the signal is off. The LED on the front of the EQ box will light up Blue when
active, and turn red while in standby mode.
First Cut
45°
90°
Second Cut
TOP VIEW OF WALL
E-2100 Amplifier
(not included)
Included
with SUB
POWER
SUPPLY
RECEIVER
(not included)
EQ BOX
(included with SUB)
SUB OUT
PHASE
0
o
180
o
DC30V IN
OUTPUT
INPUT
