KV2 audio ESD8 Expands ESD Series with New Loudspeaker User Guide

: June 8, 2024
: KV2 audio

Table of Contents

ESD8 Expands ESD Series with New Loudspeaker
Introduction
Installation
Specifications
ESD8 · Accessories **
Warranty
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ESD8 Expands ESD Series with New Loudspeaker
User Guide

ESD8 Expands ESD Series with New Loudspeaker

Application
Purpose designed as a discreet portable passive loudspeaker for speech and music content

Corporate presentations and functions
Full range performance with addition of subwoofers
Infills
Close monitoring
Fixed installations

Introduction

The ESD8 is a compact passive 2-way, high output full-range loudspeaker incorporating an 8″ trans-coil woofer and a 1″ compression driver coupled to a wide dispersion horn. Presented conservatively in a unique angled low-profile Baltic birch enclosure and designed to present exceptional speech and music definition, the ESD8 provides a smooth hi fidelity response and delivers a natural sound quality and level that is superior to many larger competing products. Ideal as a main system speaker or as an in-fill for larger systems, the flexible ESD8 can be applied quickly and efficiently on podiums, stands or suspended.

Connection
The ESD8 features both Speakon (NL4) connectors and a terminal block. The connectors are interconnected in parallel to allow the “daisy chaining” of additional ESD8’s.

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Installation

Installations should be carried out using KV2 Audio’s horizontal or vertical U brackets. They are mounted vertically using M10 points located on the side of the cabinet or in the top handle and bottom M10 plate (supplied with horizontal bracket) for horizontal fixing and to a mounting post with a diameter of 35 mm using a support flange.
The ESD8 also features a 35 mm speaker pole mount adapter housed at the bottom of the cabinet for use with conventional speaker stands and poles.

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Frequency response

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Horizontal Polarplots

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Vertical Polarplots

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Specifications

System Acoustic Perfomance

ESD8 · Accessories **

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HORIZONTAL BRACKET
Horizontal Bracket for ESD8
part name: ESD8 Horizontal Bracket
part number: KVV 987 422
description:

black
including two connection bolts and bracket

VERTICAL BRACKET
Vertical Bracket for ESD8
part name: ESD8 Vertical Bracket
part number: KVV 987 421
description:

black
including two connection bolts

Bracket Top Hat Adapter
part name: Top Hat Adapter
part number: KVV 987 090
description:

for vertical and horizontal brackets
including bolts – black

Speaker pole – universal
part name: KV2-H
part number: KVV 987 292
description:

Heavy duty telescopic speakerpole
0,735 to 1,23 m
diameter 35 mm
weight 2,2 kg
max. load 50 kg
bottom terminal M20
matte black

Speakon speaker cable 4.15
part name: CABLE SPEAKON 4.15
part number: KVV 987 326
description:

4 wire speaker cable
Speakon NL4 connectors – 1,5m (5ft)

Speakon speaker cable 4.40
part name: CABLE SPEAKON 4.40
part number: KVV 987 327
description:

4 wire speaker cable
Speakon NL4 connectors
4m (13ft)

Speaker cables
part name: 1m – round flexible speaker cable, cross section 2 x 1.5mm
part number: WX 002

part name: 1m – round flexible speaker cablecross section 4 x 2.5mm
part number: WX 003

part name: SPEAKON NL4
part number: KA 027

part name: ESD, Speakon NL4 wiring
positive pin
(1 +, 2 + parallel)
negative pin
(1 -, 2 – parallel)

Recommended maximum speaker cable length

MINIMUM CROSS SECTION [mm²]| LENGTH [m], impedance 4Ω| LENGTH [m], impedance 8Ω| LENGTH [m], impedance 16Ω
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1.5| 8| 15| 30
2.5| 15| 30| 60
2 x 2.5| 20| 40| 90
4| 25| 50| 100

Warranty

Your ESD8 is covered against defects in material and workmanship.
Refer to your supplier for more details.

Service
In the unlikely event that your product develops a problem, it must be returned to an authorized distributor, service centre or shipped directly to the KV2 Audio factory. Because of the complexity of the design and the risk of electrical shock, all repairs must be attempted only by qualified technical personnel.
If the unit needs to be shipped back to the factory, it must be sent in its original carton. If improperly packed, the unit may be damaged.
To obtain service, contact your nearest KV2 Audio Service Centre, Distributor or Dealer.

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