Epos Acoustics

Epos Encore 50

$10,000

There is no substitute for the pure musical involvement and enjoyment to be experienced when listening to the new Epos Encore 50. This unique Epos Flagship loudspeaker has been 3 years in the making but, there is no doubt the time taken to develop this exceptional loudspeaker has been well worth the wait.

Each and every part of the Epos Encore 50 has been developed by Epos engineers to a standard not previously achieved by the company. From the original design concept through to the cabinet construction, speaker drive units, crossover and final voicing, the Encore 50 stands superior in every way.

Cabinet:
It is tall and imposing yet exhibits elegance synonymous with Epos. Standing 1.2 meters high, it is deeper rather than wide and is supplied with a strong stylish painted MDF plinth to support its 50 kg weight and spread its footprint for improved stability and mechanical decoupling. Fully adjustable turned aluminum and steel spiked feet can raise or lower the speaker to adjust or tilt the level. The cabinet itself is made from a composite of birch-plywood and MDF which has been extensively strengthened internally using plywood bracing within the mid-range and bass enclosures.
To ensure the lowest coloration, the cabinet and bracing have been optimized, following accelerometer measurements and listening tests. Hand selected and book-matched real wood veneer has been chosen give the most luxurious finish on an Epos speaker so far.
Separate Bass, Mid-range and Crossover sections of the cabinet are hermetically sealed and allow the Crossover to be located in a convenient section at the bottom of the cabinet, accessed via the large, ventilated terminal panel on the bottom rear with a letter box opening in the plinth. All drive units are separately wired to the crossover section, using custom Epos solid core wire.

The bass enclosure has a volume of 43 liters. Two 220mm woofers are bass-reflex loaded by one large diameter 90mm port, positioned mid-way between the woofers and flared at both ends to minimize port turbulence and harmonic distortion. The height and spacing of the woofers has been chosen to minimize the ‘floor-bounce’ cancellation, optimize bass output and ensure a smooth bass-mid range transition in room. The mid-range unit is in its own, braced, 8 liter sealed-box enclosure.

Plinth:
A custom made MDF plinth helps to extend the footprint of the speaker and decouple mechanical vibrations from the cabinet. This makes the speaker more stable in a domestic environment and improves low frequency performance. It also allows access to the crossover adjustment patch-board. Adjustable metal feet allow the height and angle of the speaker to be adjusted. This enables a custom skateboard to fit underneath so the speaker can be transported on wheels to a different position and then carefully lowered into place. This is supplied with the speakers.

Drive Units:
The 2 x 220 mm woofers and 158 mm mid-range cones are made from a Kevlar/carbon fibre/pulp mixture to combine high rigidity, with good inherent damping and feature concave dust caps coupled tightly to the cone. Frequency responses of both woofer and mid-range are inherently very smooth. They each incorporate a copper shorting ring in the magnetic circuit to reduce and linearise inductance and therefore, reduce harmonic and inter-modulation distortions at high sound pressure levels. The two woofer cones couple acoustically at low frequencies and are port loaded for extremely high power handling.

The tweeter is a specially developed version of the Epos Mi tweeter, with anodised aluminium dome, Kapton voice coil former, braided lead-out wires and Ferro-Fluid damping. The centre pole is damped under the dome and vented into a contoured, felt-filled, rear chamber to damp the fundamental resonance frequency.

Crossover:
The crossover design of the Epos Encore 50 is revolutionary. It allows the user unparalleled flexibility to compensate for individual room acoustics, without compromising sound quality in any way. The tonal balance of the speaker may be easily changed by the user to increase or decrease the tweeter and midrange output in 1.5dB steps, via an aperture in the bottom of the speaker and plinth. The crossovers use high-grade customised ‘Epos’ polypropylene capacitors and non-polarised electrolytic capacitors, which are bypassed with polypropylene capacitors on the mid-range and tweeter. It also uses air-core inductors, a tapped autotransformer for adjusting the mid-range output and laminated steel-core inductors. Metal-oxide resistors are paralleled where necessary to achieve high power rating and a custom heatsink is used to reduce the temperature.

The high sensitivity mid-range is attenuated by a tapped auto transformer, which doubles as the high-pass crossover inductor. The tweeter network also has variable attenuation via metal-oxide resistors. The maximum sensitivity treble position by-passes all attenuation. Passive components are mounted on a high quality, glass fibre PCB, mechanically isolated from the cabinet.

The crossover PCB’s are designed to be completely, or partially, by-passed, to enable the user to configure the speaker in passive or active mode. Epos, will offer a custom DAC with programmable digital crossover to suit any make of amplification system. In short, it has unparalleled flexibility.

The ongoing development for a future user upgrade to the Epos Encore 50 will represent yet another great leap forward in Epos speaker design and will have music lovers giving it a ‘standing ovation’ whilst applauding this exceptional speaker.

Technical Specification

Design 3 way, floor standing, reflex port loaded, with user adjustable crossover.
Power Handling 500 W max. Speech and Music.
Frequency Range 28 Hz - 30 kHz. -6dB
Impedance 4 Ohm nominal.
Sensitivity 89dB @ 2.83V/1m
Amplifier Compatibility 50 - 600 Watts.
Finish Cherry real wood veneer
Woofers 2 x 220mm diameter on an aluminum chassis, 38.5mm voice coil with +/- 8mm excursion Light weight, Kevlar/carbon fiber/pulp cone piston material, with inverted dust cap.
Mid-range 1 x 158mm with 25mm voice coil and +/- 3.5mm excursion
Light weight, Kevlar/carbon fiber/pulp cone piston material, with inverted dust cap
Tweeter 1 x 25mm metal dome, Ferro-fluid cooled and custom Epos suspension. Ferrite magnet system
Crossover 250 Hz and 3.5 kHz. High-grade, glass fiber
PCB’s with 2 ounce copper tracks. Gold plated 4mm plugs and sockets for user configuration. Separate PCB for Bass filter to isolate it inductively from Mid-range and tweeter filters.
Optional Passive or
Active configuration Active operation requires a separate custom crossover. Check with Epos user manual for full details.
Size HxWxD Speaker W x D x H 265 x 385 x 1230 mm
Includes plinth and spikes
Plinth – maximum footprint W x D 410 x 540 mm
Packaged One per carton.
Weight Net per single speaker 45 kg
Gross per single speaker 56 kg
Net skateboard 4 kg
Gross skateboard 5 kg

Epos M22i

$2599

The current flagship of the Mi range of speakers, the 2 ½- way M22i, has deeper bass and higher power handling than the M16i. In designing the M22i, the Epos engineering team designed a high performance two channel speaker that would be equally at home in a home theatre application.

The M22i uses the revised Epos 25mm (1 in.) low distortion metal dome tweeter, designed for smooth, clear and extended treble. The upper frequency crossover is centered on 5kHz and the minimalistic 1st order crossover is simply a polypropylene film capacitor.

Epos has designed a robust new 165mm (6.5in.) mid-range woofer with die-cast aluminum alloy chassis, phase plug and molded polypropylene cone. Its curved cone profile and graduated thickness were engineered to ‘roll off’ high frequencies mechanically, in a smooth fashion. It also has very high power handling. As such, the woofer requires no electrical crossover (neither high pass, nor low pass) to reproduce dynamic, natural bass and mid-range frequencies in this model.

The mid-range driver runs in a sealed chamber, with the tweeter. It is designed to naturally roll-off around 80Hz, with useful output below that. The woofer and mid-bass output overlap and work effectively as one bigger unit. This reinforces the power and dynamics of this compact speaker.

The 165mm (6.5in.) bass driver is similar to the midrange but has a weighted dust cap instead of a phase plug. It is mounted in a separate chamber in the lower section of the cabinet and is loaded with a rear-firing port, flared at both ends for low turbulence and minimal distortion. It is also filtered by the crossover to limit frequencies above 100Hz.

Together, the woofer and mid-range units handle very high powers. We recommended that the M22i should be partnered with an amplifier that is capable of driving a four Ohm load to high levels.

The tri-wirable input panel is made from solid anodized aluminum alloy, with sturdy high-spec terminals suited for spade lug or other types of plugs. High grade metal links join the terminals together and can be removed for separate connection to each driver.

Great care has been taken with the manufacturing of the cabinets. They are grain pattern matched for each pair. Internally, extensive bracing and 25mm (1 in.) thick front and rear baffles have been skillfully engineered to reduce unwanted cabinet vibration and coloration. Grilles are made of silk cloth, over an MDF frame, for easy integration with home furnishings, although the M22i is equally attractive without the grilles. A black lacquered integral plinth, which includes sturdy steel inserts to take adjustable 8mm carpet spikes, completes the package.

Component Overview
Tweeter: Epos 25mm aluminum dome with high-temperature voice coil, Ferrofluid cooling and ferrite magnet system. Magnetically shielded.

Epos Mid-bass 165mm with polymer cone, 32mm high-temperature voice coil and injection molded phase plug mounted on a die-cast chassis with phase plug. Magnetically shielded.

Epos Bass 165mm with polymer cone, 32mm high-temperature voice coil and weighted injection molded dust cap. Die-cast chassis. Magnetically shielded.

Crossover: Mid-bass driver crossover is by mechanical design and without electrical network. 6 dB on bass driver. Tweeter is AC coupled via polypropylene capacitor, 6 dB per octave, at 3kHz.

Terminal Panel: Tri-wirable. Can be single or double wired by removing shorting links provided.

Technical Specification
Configuration 2 1/2 way.
Power Handling 250 W max. Speech and Music.
Frequency Range 38 Hz - 20 kHz.
Impedance 6 Ohm nominal.
Sensitivity 87dB/2.83V/1m.
Amplifier Compatibility 50 - 300 Watts.
Positioning Not less than 20 cm (8") from rear wall.
Finish Maple, Cherry, Red Cherry, Black Oak real wood veneer.
Cabinet 18mm MDF wrap and 25mm MDF front baffle with real wood finish.
Size HxWxD - mm / ins 900 x 185 x 252 / 36 x 7.4 x 10.1 (without grille).
Packaged One speaker per carton.
Weight 18.9 kg / 41.5 lb per single speaker.
25 kg / 55 lb per carton packed.

Epos M16i

$1999

The new Epos M16i is a floor-standing 2 ½ - way speaker which excels in accuracy, dynamics, imaging and poise. This speaker was designed to be equally dynamic in a two-channel or home theatre application. The result is a loudspeaker with deep bass, a fast dynamic sound and very high power handling. It is equally at home playing music or movies and is of course magnetically shielded.

The revised Epos 25mm (1 in.) low distortion metal dome tweeter used in the M16i is designed for smooth, clear and extended treble. It features a strong die-cast aluminum alloy face plate, molded surround, ferrite magnet and Ferrofluid cooling. The crossover is centered on 3kHz and incorporates film capacitors in critical locations.

The 140mm (5.5in.) mid-range driver, similar to that used in the M5i, runs in a sealed chamber, with the tweeter. It is designed to roll-off naturally around 90Hz, with useful output below that. The woofer and mid-bass output overlap and work effectively as one bigger unit. This reinforces the power and dynamics of this compact speaker.

The bass driver is similar to the midrange but has a dust cap instead of a phase plug. It is mounted in a separate chamber in the lower section of the cabinet and is loaded with a rear-firing port, flared at both ends for low turbulence and minimal distortion. It is also filtered by the crossover to limit frequencies above 100Hz.

Together, the woofer and mid-range units handle very high power. We recommended that the M16i should be partnered with an amplifier that is capable of driving a four Ohm load to high levels.

Internally, extensive bracing and 25mm (1 in.) thick front and rear baffles have been skillfully engineered to reduce unwanted cabinet vibration and coloration. The tri-wirable input panel is made from solid anodized aluminum alloy, with sturdy high-spec terminals suited for spade lugs or other types of plugs. High grade metal links join the terminals together and can be removed for separate connection to each driver.

Grilles are made of cloth, over an MDF frame, for easy integration with home furnishings, although the M16i is equally attractive without the grilles. A black lacquered integral plinth includes sturdy steel inserts which take adjustable 6mm carpet spikes (included). The plinth is removable if desired.

The M16i is offered in a choice of three beautiful real wood veneers, which seamlessly wrap around the front edges. Cabinets are grain-pattern matched on left and right speakers.

Component Overview
Tweeter: Epos 25mm aluminum dome with high-temperature voice coil, Ferrofluid cooling and ferrite magnet system. Magnetically shielded.

Bass/Midrange Driver: Epos Mid -bass 140mm, with injection-molded polymer cone and high-temperature voice coil, mounted on a die-cast chassis with phase plug. Magnetically shielded

Bass Driver: Epos Bass 140mm, with injection-molded polymer cone and high-temperature voice coil, mounted on a die-cast chassis with dust cap. Magnetically shielded

Crossover: Multi-element medium-order, at 150 Hz and 3 kHz. Tweeter has four components in a 3rd order filter at 3 kHz crossover, using film-caps throughout and a metal oxide resistor.

Terminal Panel: Tri-wirable. Can be single or double wired by removing shorting links provided.

Technical Specification
Configuration 2 1/2 way.
Power Handling 150 W max. Speech and Music.
Frequency Range 48 Hz - 20 kHz.
Impedance 4 Ohm nominal.
Sensitivity 88dB/2.83V/1m.
Amplifier Compatibility 50 - 200 Watts.
Positioning Not less than 20 cm (8") from rear wall.
Finish Maple, Cherry, Red Cherry, Black Oak real wood veneer.
Cabinet 18mm MDF wrap and 25mm MDF front baffle with real wood finish.
Size HxWxD - mm / ins 885 x 175 x 210/ 35.4 x 7 x 8.4 (without grille).
Packaged One speaker per carton.
Weight 15.5 kg / 34.1 lb per single speaker.
21 kg / 46.2 lb per carton packed.

Epos AVS 5.1

$1795

The AVS 5.1 system is the latest Epos Home Theatre package, designed to meet the exacting demands of the discerning listener. This elegant piano gloss black speaker package provides sound quality to match its stunning looks. Constructed in solid MDF cabinets, these sculptured cabinets are painted and polished to a high-gloss finish which is popular in many homes today.

Satellites
The satellite speakers are based on two new drivers from Epos. A metal dome tweeter, similar to the one used in the new ELS8 and a long throw 4” paper-pulp cone mid-bass driver mounted in a pressed steel chassis. These drivers are magnetically shielded. With two forward firing ports they are well suited to being mounted close to a rear wall if required. A multiple order crossover uses high-grade close-tolerance components to maintain high sound quality expected from an Epos speaker. They are voiced for Home Theatre, but are equally suited to music reproduction. A matching elegant AVS metal stand is also available which positions the satellites above furniture to give the best results.

Centre Channel
The centre channel speaker is based on the same drive units used in the satellites. Using two mid-bass drives and one tweeter and forward firing tuning ports, they are a perfect match for any system and are a small enough to fit in most TV equipment stands.

Sub woofer
An attractive powered Sub woofer is supplied in the package. It uses a specially developed 8” paper cone long-throw woofer, with 2” voice coil. It’s powered by a custom made 100 Watt analogue amplifier with adjustments for volume, frequency and phase. The woofer is forward firing with a removable cloth grille and large down-firing port. Therefore, it must be mounted on 2” (50mm) high feet, to allow the port to breath. It is supplied with a simple remote control for adjusting the volume and powering on and off. It is cosmetically matched to the centre channel and satellite in high gloss black.

Technical Specification

FRONT & REAR SATELLITES
Type 2 way bass reflex
Power 100 Watts
Impedance 4 ohms nominal
Sensitivity 86dB 2.83V/ 1m
Frequency response 70Hz-19 kHz +/- 3dB
Woofer 115 mm cone woven Kevlar
Tweeter 25mm aluminium/magnesium alloy dome with neodymium magnet
Crossover Second order on woofer and tweeter at 2.5 kHz, with film capacitors in the tweeter section
Cabinet 12mm MDF with internal bracing Finish High gloss black paint
Weight 2.7 kg (5.9 lb)
Dimensions 235 x 130 x 187 mm (9.25 x 5.12 x 7.36 ins) H x W x D

CENTRE CHANNEL
Type 2 ½ way bass reflex
Power 100 Watts
Impedance 4 ohms nominal
Sensitivity 84dB
Frequency response 65Hz-19 kHz +/- 3dB
Woofer 2 x 115 mm cone woven Kevlar
Tweeter 25mm aluminium/magnesium alloy dome with neodymium magnet
Crossover Second order on woofer and tweeter at 2.5 kHz, with film capacitors in the tweeter section
Cabinet 12mm MDF with internal bracing Finish High gloss black paint
Weight 4.8 kg (10.5 lb)
Dimension 130 x 385 x 167 mm (5.12 x 15.2 x 6.57 ins) H x W x D
System weight (gross) 18.1 kg (39.8 kg) (4 satellites and 1 centre speaker in one carton with outer sleeve)

SUBWOOFER
Type Bass reflex with forward firing driver and down firing port
Internal amplifier 100 Watts
Impedance 4 ohms nominal
Sensitivity 84dB
Bass response 38 Hz (-6dB)
Woofer 200mm (8”) with stiff paper pulp cone
Front Power Indication No light, power off. Green power on. Red standby.
Auto On/Off Yes, the unit will go into standby after approximately 15 minutes with no input signal
Inputs and outputs
Low level LFE Unfiltered
Line level Stereo IN and OUT
High Level Loudspeaker level IN and OUT
Controls Volume (also controllable by the remote control)
Variable low-pass filter 40-160Hz
Continuously variable phase control 0-180 degrees
Remote Control with functions, STANDBY/ON, Volume UP and DOWN
Finish High gloss black paint
Weight (gross) 16.1 kg (35.4 lb) Packed in carton with outer sleeve
Mains Voltage 110-120V AC 60Hz or 220-240V 50Hz (factory preset via AC VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch) Please check this is set correctly for your local mains supply
Dimension 380 x 300 x 360 mm (15 x 11.8 x 14.2 ins) H x W x D

Measurement includes 50mm spikes
Weight 12.6 kg (27.7 lb)

Epos 12i

$1199

Traditionally the core of any Epos speaker series, the M12i is the ideal loudspeaker for those enthusiasts who prefer a stand-mount over a floor-stand option.

As with all speakers in the Mi range, the 12i is designed to meet all the demands of today’s two-channel and home-theatre audio. It is equally at home with music or movies and is fully magnetically shielded. If the M12i is to be used in a home theatre application, the M8i centre channel and M5i, used for rears, make ideal choices.

The M12i uses the revised Epos 25mm (1 in.) low distortion metal dome tweeter, designed to have smooth, clear and extended treble. Featuring a strong die-cast aluminum alloy face plate, molded surround, ferrite magnet and Ferrofluid cooling, it is a significant improvement over the earlier M tweeter. The upper frequency crossover is centered on 5kHz and the minimalistic 1st order crossover is simply a polypropylene film capacitor.

Epos has designed a robust new 165mm (6.5in.) mid-range woofer with die-cast aluminum alloy chassis, phase plug and molded polypropylene cone. Its curved cone profile and graduated thickness were engineered to ‘roll off’ high frequencies mechanically, in a smooth fashion. It also has very high power handling. As such, the woofer requires no electrical crossover to reproduce dynamic, natural bass and mid-range frequencies in this model. To reproduce bass cleanly and powerfully, it is loaded at the rear with a port flared at both ends, which reduces turbulence and distortion.

The bi-wirable input panel is made from solid anodized aluminum alloy, with sturdy high-spec terminals suited for spade lug or other types of plugs. High-grade metal links join the terminals together and can be removed for separate connection to each driver.

Equally attractive with or without the silk cloth grilles, the M12i is offered in a choice of three beautiful real-wood veneers. It seamlessly wraps around the front edges of the pattern matched cabinets. The front and rear baffles are 25mm (1 in.) thick to reduce unwanted vibration and coloration.

Component Overview
Tweeter: Epos 25mm aluminum dome with high-temperature voice coil, Ferrofluid cooling and ferrite magnet system. Magnetically shielded.

Bass/Midrange Driver: Epos mid-bass 165mm with polymer cone, 32mm high-temperature voice coil and die-cast aluminum chassis. Magnetically shielded.

Crossover: Mid-bass driver crossover is by mechanical design and without electrical network. Tweeter AC coupled with polypropylene capacitor, 6dB per octave at 3kHz.

Terminal Panel: Bi-wirable. Can be single or double wired by removing shorting links provided.

Technical Specification
Configuration 2 way.
Power Handling 75 W max. Speech and Music.
Frequency Range 54 Hz - 20 kHz.
Impedance 8 Ohm nominal.
Sensitivity 87dB/2.83V/1m.
Amplifier Compatibility 50 - 150 Watts.
Positioning Not less than 20 cm (8") from rear wall.
Finish Maple, Cherry, Red Cherry, Black Oak real wood veneer.
Cabinet 18mm MDF wrap and 25mm MDF front baffle with real wood finish.
Size HxWxD - mm / ins 375 x 185 x 250/ 14.8 x 7.3 x 10 (without grille).
Packaged One pair per carton.
Weight 8.1 kg / 17.8 lb per single speaker.
21 kg / 44 lb per carton packed.

Epos M5i

$899

The M5i two-way bass reflex speaker may be the baby of the new series, but its performance belies its size. It is equally at home in a two-channel or home theatre application. As you would expect, it is fully shielded magnetically.

The M5i includes our revised Epos 25mm (1 in.) low distortion metal dome tweeter, designed to have smooth, clear extended treble. This tweeter features a strong die-cast aluminum alloy face plate, molded surround, ferrite magnet and Ferrofluid cooling.

The new Epos 140mm (5.5in.) mid-range woofer reproduces dynamic, natural bass and mid-range frequencies. This robust drive unit has a die-cast aluminum alloy chassis and phase plug, with contoured molded polypropylene cone. To reproduce bass cleanly and powerfully, it is loaded with a port flared at both ends, which reduces turbulence and distortion. The crossover is centered on 3kHz and incorporates film capacitors in critical locations.

The bi-wirable input panel is made from solid anodized aluminum alloy, with sturdy high-spec terminals suited for spade lug or other types of plugs. High-grade metal links join the terminals together and can be removed for separate connection to each driver.

The front and rear baffles of the cabinet are 25mm (1 in.) thick to reduce unwanted vibration and coloration. In a choice of three pattern matched real wood veneers, the M5i will be equally at home in a traditional or contemporary setting. With its stylish silk cloth grille it integrates easily with home furnishings.

Component Overview
Tweeter: Epos 25mm aluminum dome with high-temperature voice coil, Ferrofluid cooling and ferrite magnet system. Magnetically shielded.

Bass/Midrange Driver: Epos 140mm with 25mm high temperature voice coil and injection molded PP cone mounted on an inert die-cast aluminum chassis. Solid metal phase plug. Magnetically shielded.

Crossover: Bass driver crosses over with three components in a 2nd order filter. Tweeter has four components in a 3rd order filter at 3 kHz crossover, using film-caps and a metal oxide resistor.

Terminal Panel: Bi-wirable. Can be single or double wired by removing shorting links provided.

Technical Specification
Configuration 2 way.
Power Handling 75 W max. Speech and Music.
Frequency Range 60 Hz - 20 kHz.
Impedance 4 Ohm nominal.
Sensitivity 87dB/2.83V/1m.
Amplifier Compatibility 25 - 100 Watts.
Positioning Not less than 20 cm (8") from rear wall.
Finish Maple, Cherry, Red Cherry, Black Oak real wood veneer.
Cabinet 18mm MDF wrap and 25mm MDF front baffle with real wood finish.
Size HxWxD - mm / ins 325 x 174 x 230 / 12.8 x 6.8 x 9 (without grille).
Packaged One pair per carton.
Weight 6.5 kg / 14.3 lb per single speaker.
16 kg / 35.2 lb per carton packed.

Epos ELS8

$495

Epos Ltd is pleased to announce the release of its latest speaker, the ELS 8.

Derived from the ELS 3 bookshelf speaker which sold well for over 6 years, the new, more attractive, ELS 8 has been designed to develop a wider bandwidth and have improved appearance.

The ELS 8 has a larger, internally braced, 18mm thick cabinet with stylish curved front baffle, to reduce diffraction and removable cloth grille to house its ELS polypropylene coned 150mm drivers. In addition, Epos has developed a new 1" metal domed tweeter for the ELS 8 with smoother and extended high frequency range which, together with the increased cabinet size and rear porting, has significantly increased its bandwidth.

Price £250 inc VAT in the UK per pair. First in a new line of lower cost Epos speakers. It is available now in a choice of two vinyl finishes, light maple or black. Works best on the custom ST35 Epos stand.

Technical Specification
Configuration 2 way
Power Handling 100 W max. Speech and Music.
Frequency Range 60 Hz - 20 kHz.
Impedance 6 Ohm nominal.
Sensitivity 85dB/2.83V/1m.
Amplifier Compatibility 25 - 100 Watts.
Positioning Not less than 20 cm (8") from rear wall.
Finish Light Maple, Black Oak
Cabinet 18mm MDF wrap and front baffle
Size HxWxD - mm / ins 310 x 180 x 215 mm (12.2 x 7.1 x 8.46 ins)
Packaged One pair per carton.
Weight 5.67 Kg per single speaker

Epos M8i

$849

Epos approached the design of its M8i centre channel speaker exactly as you would expect - with no compromise to sound quality. Engineered specifically for the critical requirements of centre-channel reproduction, it has powerful bass, a fast, dynamic sound and high power handling. It is, of course, magnetically shielded.

The M8i includes the revised Epos 25mm (1 in.) low-distortion metal dome tweeter, designed to have smooth, clear extended treble. This tweeter features a strong die-cast aluminum alloy face plate, molded surround, ferrite magnet and Ferrofluid cooling.

The new Epos 140 mm (5.5in.) high power mid-range woofer reproduces dynamic, natural bass and mid-range frequencies. Two such units are used in this model, isolated from each other in separate rear-ported enclosures and positioned either side of the tweeter. With two woofers working together at low frequencies, power handling and sound levels are greatly increased.

The M8i features an unusual crossover which reduces coloration from the two closely spaced mid-bass units. The upper crossover frequency is centered on 3kHz and incorporates film capacitors in critical locations. The bi-wirable input panel is made from solid anodized aluminum alloy, with sturdy high-spec terminals suited for spade lug or other types of plugs. High-grade metal links join the terminals together and can be removed for separate connection to each driver.

Centre channels can pose difficulties with placement but Epos has provided the perfect solution with the M8i. The cabinet is now rounded on the bottom and flat on the top. It is also supplied with a contoured plinth, so that the angle of the speaker can be adjusted to point at the listener.

The M8i is styled to complement any décor. With its silk cloth grille and beautifully manufactured real wood cabinets, it will easily integrate with all furnishings.

Component Overview
Tweeter: Epos 25mm aluminum dome with high-temperature voice coil, Ferrofluid cooling and ferrite magnet system. Magnetically shielded.

Bass/Midrange Driver: 2 x Epos 140mm with 25mm high temperature voice coil and injection molded PP cone mounted on an inert die-cast aluminum chassis. Solid metal phase plug. Magnetically shielded.

Crossover: Bass driver crosses over with four components in a 2nd order filter. Tweeter has four components in a 3rd order filter at 3 kHz crossover, using film-caps and a metal oxide resistor.

Terminal Panel: Bi-wirable. Can be single or double wired by removing shorting links provided.

Technical Specification
Configuration Center Channel
Power Handling 75 W max. Speech and Music.
Frequency Range 60 Hz - 20 kHz.
Impedance 8 Ohm nominal.
Sensitivity 87dB/2.83V/1m.
Amplifier Compatibility 25 - 100 Watts.
Positioning Not less than 20 cm (8") from rear wall.
Finish Maple, Cherry, Red Cherry, Black Oak real wood veneer.
Cabinet 18mm MDF wrap and 25mm MDF front baffle with real wood finish.
Size HxWxD - mm / ins 175 x 510 x 220 / 7 x 20.4 x 8.8 (without grille or Plinth).
Packaged One per carton.
Weight 10.1 kg / 22.2 lb per single speaker without Plinth.
13 kg / 28.6 lb per carton packed.

Epos MSub

$1299

The M SUB has a powerful 10" loudspeaker driver fitted to the bottom of the cabinet, with 2" voice coil and large magnet size to handle very high power levels for long periods without distress. Its paper cone diaphragm is very stiff to keep distortion and coloration to a minimum. The rubber suspension surround is smaller than normal and quite stiff, which also helps to reduce distortion and low frequency over-hang. In short it has been designed to enable the M Sub to integrate perfectly with a two-channel system that requires additional bass extension. However, it is also well suited to the needs of a 5.1 system and can provide exceptional bass extension for movies.
To further boost the fidelity the M SUB has a very stiff cabinet with extensive internal bracing and thick walls, which is rarely found in conventional subwoofers. It has a completely sealed section at the back of the cabinet to house its high powered 300 Watt amplifier. This technique is more normally found in professional speakers.

To further improve the sound quality Epos does not use port tuning to achieve increased bass extension. This helps to avoid air turbulence noises ('chuffing') from interfering with the fidelity of the loudspeaker. It also avoids the usual peak in bass at one frequency that usually characterizes the sound of inferior 5.1 type subwoofers.

As a general rule, stereo systems tend to be difficult to integrate with conventional sub woofers because, for the most part, sub woofers are generally not designed to match them, and therefore suit 5.1 systems only. The Epos M SUB is different and was conceived as a means of extending the frequency response of a small pair of bookshelf speakers, rather than just producing large outputs at one particular frequency, such as 60 Hz.

This may appear to contradict established principles, but Epos engineers have not limited themselves only to designing a product that plays 'one note' sound. For that reason the M SUB is capable of extending low frequencies with a relatively flat response down to 20 Hz. This is most unusual and would normally be unheard of in conventional woofers because, apart from anything else, their cabinets and amplifiers would rattle and buzz, due to the simple method of construction used. As a consequence of the design principles, this M SUB is exceptionally dynamic when part of a 5.1 system.

Back panel controls include variable Volume, Low Filter, High Filter and Phase adjustment controls. Low and High Level Inputs allow the M sub to be driven either from loudspeaker outputs direct from a power amp or pre-amp signal, which will not load the driving amplifier as the M sub's low level input is high impedance. Its Power Switch features a standby function that sends the amplifier to sleep when not used and wakes up automatically when it receives a signal. The amplifier is able to work in most regions as it has an AC Voltage Selector Switch and mains fuse, accessible from the rear panel.

Additional features to be found in the M Sub are over-current protection and over temperature cut-out. The M SUB does not use a compression limiter to pre-distort the signals it cannot handle. However, no amplifier has infinite power capabilities and has to be protected against destroying itself under extreme conditions.

With a cosmetic design similar to the M series range of speakers, the M SUB is available in the three finishes - light cherry, dark cherry and black ash.

The M Sub is designed to be a down firing speaker, with fixed height legs to stand on. These can be used on their own or with the matching wooden plinth that protects the driver and allows the driver to breath properly. 6mm carpet spikes or soft foam pads can be fixed to the bottom of the plinth, depending on the floor surface or personal preference.

Epos ST12 Stands

$249

Ideally suited for the Epos M12 speakers, the ST12 stands are made from high quality steel. They are a simple open frame design, offering good support for the speakers.

Supplied as a multipart flat pack with self-assembly instructions, they include a choice of terminations. The options are either spikes or pads for the base and spikes or counter sunk screws for the top.

Measuring 20 cm wide, 25cm deep and 51cm high, and available in black only, these dedicated stands undeniably improve the performance of the Epos M12 loudspeakers.

Epos ST35 Stands

$249

Designed to accommodate the smaller Epos bookshelf speakers – the ELS3 and M5, the ST35 metal stand is both elegant and functional and is available in a choice of either black or silver.

The ST35 stands 56 cm high (without spikes) and has a solid top plate measuring 17 x 15.5 cm. The bottom plate measuring 25 x 28 cm features an Epos badge. Three columns make up the supports, the larger of which has the added advantage of a cable channel.

This particular model does not have provision for the addition of sand fill. The stands are supplied in a self assembly format complete with top and bottom spikes.