EMP Tek E41-B - Manual (Page 3)

Allow several hours of listening time to adequately break-in the speakers. As the speakers
break-in, the driver suspension will loosen. The result of break-in will be an increase in
low frequency response, improved definition, and increased clarity and detail.
Care and Cleaning
To maintain speaker appearance, we recommend wiping them down with a clean
and damp, soft cloth. To clean dust from the grille cloth, use a vacuum with a brush
attachment.
Features
At the heart of the EMP Tek 41-SE/B speakers are proprietary beryllium cone woofers.
The special beryllium cone material combines stiffness, low mass and self damping
properties in a manner that allows virtually uncolored presentation of program
material. A powerful magnet, extended voice coil and bumped back plate give the
bass/midrange drivers high excursion capability. This ensures accurate dynamic
reproduction. For high frequencies, a premium quality silk dome tweeter is used.
This tweeter uses liquid cooling to allow greater power handling.
Each EMP Tek speaker features an extensive crossover network. Steep acoustic slope
crossovers are used to integrate drivers. The use of steep crossover slopes allows for
higher power handling, minimizes driver interaction anomalies, and maximizes the
ability of each driver in their respective band of frequencies. Large 5-way binding posts
ensure a good, solid electrical connection to these crossover networks.
EMP Tek 41-SE/B speaker cabinets are constructed of ¾-inch medium den-
sity fiberboard because of its inert properties, thereby preventing sound coloration
due to cabinet diffraction. The thickness of the front baffles also prevents
excess acoustic radiation. Sophisticated computer modeling and measurement
techniques are used extensively throughout the EMP Tek speaker design process.
Break-in Period
Attaching Speaker Wires
When using a banana jack to attach speaker wires to the binding post terminals, insert
the speaker wire into the banana jack. Next insert the banana jack into the hole provided
in the top of the terminal. Be sure the nut is tight before inserting the banana jack. Repeat
for the other speaker wire(s) as necessary, see diagram on page 4.
If not using a banana jack, simply loosen the binding nut to allow the hole in the side
of the terminal to become exposed. Strip ¼-inch of the insulation from the end of the
speaker wire and insert the exposed wire end into the now exposed hole in the side of the
terminal. Tighten the binding nut by turning the nut clockwise until the speaker wire is
secured. Repeat for the other speaker wire(s) as necessary, see diagram on page 4.