SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Proper placement of the
speakers is an important step
in obtaining the most realistic
soundstage possible. These
recommendations are for the
optimum placement of the
loudspeakers. Use these
placement recommendations
as a guide. Slight variations
will not diminish your listening
pleasure.
this guide are video-shielded
and can safely be placed near
a television.
MODELS: E60, E80, E90, E100
All of the Northridge E Series
loudspeakers referred to in
MODELS: E30, E50
As front speakers
As surround speakers
5–6 ft.
(1.5m–1.8m)
MODEL: EC35
(0–0,6m)
The EC35 center channel
loudspeaker is designed to
complement all of the
Northridge E Series loud-
speakers. It is the ideal way to
re-create the cinematic expe-
rience in your home.
®
NORTHRIDGE™ E SERIES
E30, E50, E60, E80, E90,
E100, EC35
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If there is no sound from
any of the speakers:
If the system plays at
If there is no sound from
the surround speakers:
low volumes but shuts
off as volume is
increased:
• Check that receiver/ampli-
fier is on and that a source is
playing.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/
amplifier and speakers. Make
sure all wires are connected.
Make sure none of the
speaker wires are frayed,
cut or punctured.
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier.
If there is no sound com-
ing from one speaker:
• Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure none
of the speaker wires are
frayed, cut or punctured.
• Review proper operation of
your receiver/amplifier and its
surround sound features.
• Check the “Balance”
control on your receiver/
amplifier.
• If more than one pair of
main speakers is being used,
check the minimum imped-
ance requirements of your
receiver/amplifier.
• Make sure the movie or TV
show you are watching is
recorded in a surround sound
mode. If it is not, check to see
whether your receiver/ ampli-
fier has other surround
• Check all wires and connec-
tions between receiver/
amplifier and speakers.
• Make sure no wires are
touching other wires or
terminals and creating a short
circuit.
If there is no (or low)
bass output:
modes you may use.
• Make sure the polarities
(+ and –) of the left and right
“Speaker Inputs” are
• In Dolby Digital or DTS
modes, make sure your
receiver/processor is config-
ured so that the surround
speakers are enabled.
• Make sure all wires are
connected. Make sure none
of the speaker wires are
frayed, cut or punctured.
connected properly.
• Consider adding a powered
subwoofer to your system for
use with digital “.1” surround
formats.
®
• In Dolby* Digital or DTS
• Review the operation of your
DVD player and the jacket of
your DVD to make sure that the
DVD features the desired
Dolby Digital or DTS mode,
and that you have properly
selected that mode using both
the DVD player’s menu and the
DVD disc’s menu.
modes, make sure that the
receiver/processor is config-
ured so that the speaker in
question is enabled.
• Turn off all electronics and
switch the speaker in ques-
tion with one of the other
speakers that is working cor-
rectly. Turn everything back
on, and determine whether
the problem has followed the
speakers, or has remained in
the same channel. If the prob-
lem is in the same channel,
the source of the problem is
most likely with your receiver
or amplifier, and you should
consult the owner’s manual for
that product for
Declaration of Conformity
further information. If the prob-
lem has followed the speaker,
consult your dealer for further
assistance or, if that is not
for further
We, Harman Consumer International
2, route de Tours
72500 Chateau-du-Loir
France
declare in own responsibility that the products
described in this owner’s manual are in compliance
with technical standards:
EN 50081-1:1992
EN 50082-1:1997
information.
Gary Mardell
Harman Consumer International
Chateau-du-Loir, France 8/03
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SPECIFICATIONS
E30
E50
E60
E80
E90
E100
EC35
Description
2-Way 6" bookshelf
Description
3-Way, 8"
horizontal/vertical
mirror-image bookshelf
Description
3-Way 8"
floorstanding
Description
3-Way dual
6" floorstanding
Description
3-Way dual
8" floorstanding
Description
3-Way dual
10" floorstanding
Description
3-Way dual
5" center
Max. Recommended
Amplifier Power**
125W
Max. Recommended
Amplifier Power**
175W
Max. Recommended
Amplifier Power**
175W
Max. Recommended
Amplifier Power**
200W
Max. Recommended
Amplifier Power**
225W
Max. Recommended
Amplifier Power**
250W
Max. Recommended
Amplifier Power**
150W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
70W/280W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
90W/360W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
90W/360W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
100W/400W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
110W/440W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
125W/500W
Power Handling
(Continuous/Peak)
75W/300W
Nominal Impedance
Nominal Impedance
Nominal Impedance
Nominal Impedance
Nominal Impedance
Nominal Impedance
Nominal Impedance
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
8 Ohms
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)
88dB
90dB
90dB
91dB
91dB
91dB
91dB
Frequency
Frequency
Frequency
Frequency
Frequency
Frequency
Frequency
Response (–3dB)
50Hz – 20kHz
Response (–3dB)
45Hz – 20kHz
Response (–3dB)
40Hz – 20kHz
Response (–3dB)
38Hz – 20kHz
Response (–3dB)
36Hz – 20kHz
Response (–3dB)
33Hz – 20kHz
Response (–3dB)
75Hz – 20kHz
Crossover
Frequency
4000Hz
Crossover
Frequencies
800Hz, 3200Hz
Crossover
Frequencies
1000Hz, 4000Hz
Crossover
Frequencies
300Hz, 4000Hz
Crossover
Frequencies
300Hz, 4000Hz
Crossover
Frequencies
1000Hz, 5000Hz
Crossover
Frequencies
800Hz, 3200Hz
High-Frequency
Transducer
High-Frequency
Transducer
High-Frequency
Transducer
High-Frequency
Transducer
High-Frequency
Transducer
High-Frequency
Transducer
High-Frequency
Transducer
19mm Titaniumlaminate 19mm Titaniumlaminate 19mm Titaniumlaminate 19mm Titaniumlaminate 19mm Titaniumlaminate 19mm Titaniumlaminate 19mm Titaniumlaminate
dome, shielded
dome, shielded
dome, shielded
dome, shielded
dome, shielded
dome, shielded
dome, shielded
Midrange Transducer Midrange Transducer
Midrange Transducer Midrange Transducer
Midrange Transducer
100mm PolyPlas,™
shielded
Midrange Transducer Midrange Transducer
NA
100mm PolyPlas,™
shielded
100mm PolyPlas,™
shielded
100mm PolyPlas,™
shielded
100mm PolyPlas,™
shielded
75mm PolyPlas,™
shielded
Low-Frequency
Transducer
Low-Frequency
Transducer
Low-Frequency
Transducer
Low-Frequency
Transducers
Low-Frequency
Transducers
Low-Frequency
Transducers
Low-Frequency
Transducers
170mm PolyPlas,™
shielded
200mm PolyPlas,™
shielded
200mm PolyPlas,™
shielded
Dual 170mm PolyPlas,™ Dual 200mm PolyPlas,™ Dual 250mm PolyPlas,™ Dual 133mm PolyPlas,™
shielded
shielded
shielded
shielded
Baffle
Baffle
Baffle
Baffle
Baffle
Baffle
Baffle
Low diffraction,
IsoPower™
Low diffraction,
IsoPower™
Low diffraction,
IsoPower™
Low diffraction,
IsoPower™
Low diffraction,
IsoPower™
Low diffraction,
IsoPower™
Low diffraction,
IsoPower™
Port
Ports
Port
Port
Port
Port
Port
FreeFlow™ flared
Dual FreeFlow™ flared FreeFlow™ flared
FreeFlow™ flared
FreeFlow™ flared
FreeFlow™ flared
FreeFlow™ flared
Network
Network
Network
Network
Network
Network
Network
Straight-Line
Signal Path™ (SSP)
Straight-Line
Signal Path™ (SSP)
Straight-Line
Signal Path™ (SSP)
Straight-Line
Signal Path™ (SSP)
Straight-Line
Signal Path™ (SSP)
Straight-Line
Signal Path™ (SSP)
Straight-Line
Signal Path™ (SSP)
Terminals
Terminals
Terminals
Terminals
Terminals
Terminals
Terminals
Gold-plated, 5-way
Gold-plated, 5-way
Gold-plated, 5-way
Gold-plated, 5-way
Gold-plated, 5-way
Gold-plated, 5-way
Gold-plated, 5-way
binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable binding posts, bi-wirable
Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D) Dimensions (H x W x D)
381mm x 213mm x 305mm 292mm x 445mm x 311mm 927mm x 251mm x 305mm 927mmx 213mm x 343mm 1022mm x 251mm x 368mm 1067mm x 311mm x 368mm185mm x 558mm x 264mm
Weight Per Speaker
Weight Per Speaker
Weight Per Speaker
Weight Per Speaker
Weight Per Speaker
Weight Per Speaker
Weight Per Speaker
16.3 lb/7.4kg
25 lb/11.4kg
35 lb/15.9kg
40 lb/18.2kg
48 lb/21.8kg
55 lb/25kg
22 lb/10kg
™
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*
Trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS is a registered trademark of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
** The maximum recommended amplifier power rating will ensure
proper system headroom to allow for occasional peaks. We do not
recommend sustained operation at these maximum power levels.
© 2003 Harman International Industries, Incorporated
JBL is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.
Part No.350038-002
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
All dimensions include grilles and feet, but not spikes.
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