COASTAL SOURCE EB102W710BN 10.0 2 Way Ellipse Bollard Speaker User Guide
- June 11, 2024
- COASTAL SOURCE
Table of Contents
EB102W710BN 10.0 2 Way Ellipse Bollard Speaker
User Guide
Features & Benefits
- Sleek design that can be easily hidden within a landscape yet looks great when installed out in the open.
- Large driver area compared to conventional outdoor speakers offering higher performance, higher efficiency, higher fidelity & less compromise.
- Installation flexibility in many forms for above-ground or in-ground applications.
- High quality materials and construction built to Defy the Elements™.
- Built to be part of a complete patented Coastal Source Plug+Play system or can be easily integrated into existing systems.
SPEAKER INSTALLATION OPTIONS
Direct Burial Installation
Dig a hole 12” in diameter and 14” deep. Level the speaker in the hole then
backfill with clean sand or soil being sure that the grill drain hole remains
at least 1” above grade. Compact the sand/soil to make sure the speaker will
not shift or settle over time.
Note: Hard to dig areas may benefit from a gas-powered handheld 12” auger
(may be rented locally).
Note: Avoid installing in locations that are prone to flooding.
Hardscape Mount Installation
Once the appropriate location is selected, secure the recess mount to the
surface with fasteners appropriate for the surface material. Slide the bollard
over the recess mount and orient the speaker in the appropriate direction.
Insert the supplied set screws and tighten in a uniform fashion so they all
make contact with the recess mount before final tightening.
WIRING INSTALLATION
All Coastal Source speakers feature our patented Coastal Connector™ for a
waterproof direct burial connection. For connecting to a Coastal Source
amplifier just select the appropriate cable lengths and y-cables and Plug+Play
the speakers to the amplifier. For connection to 3rd party (non-CS)
amplifiers, Coastal Source pigtail cables are available to convert the Coastal
Connector™ on the speaker to a typical 2 conductor bare wire that can be
spliced in to a conventionally wired system.
Cabling Rules
Coastal Source speakers operate at 8 ohms. Coastal Connector™ 12AWG cables can
be run a maximum of 300’ total per channel without any significant degradation
of performance. Coastal Source systems ship preset for typical applications.
Adjustments should only by made my Certified Dealers.
When using Coastal Source amplifiers (check amp specifications for details) up
to (4) 2-Way Ellipse Bollard Speakers per channel may be daisy chained by
using a Parallel Audio Y-Divider at each speaker.
SOUND TUNING
Note that optimal sound tuning is subjective and specific to each listener so
there are no hard and fast rules for optimizing the sound of a Coastal Source
system. We have designed with flexibility to allow you to shape the sound to
your personal preferences. The following information is offered as a brief
guide. It is highly recommended to take the time to experiment and tune the
system to achieve your desired sound.
NOTE: Coastal Source outdoor audio systems are the clearest and most
efficient on the market, but they are not designed to run at 100% volume full-
time. If the system is going to be played at loud volumes for an extended
period of time, Coastal Source recommends setting the volume to 75-80%.
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
Above Ground – Open area
Large and open sound stage with a clean and leaner frequency balance.
Above Ground – Near a rear wall surface
Large and open sound stage with a clean and fuller frequency balance.
Buried Vertical
Medium sound stage with a heavier bass balance.
Buried at 45° Angle – Speaker grill perpendicular to the ground
surface
Small sound stage with the heaviest bass balance.
Subwoofers
Those wanting very high power bass may easily integrate an additional
subwoofer into the system. Since very low frequencies are omni-directional
placement is less critical, but experimenting with placement is still
recommended since proximity to walls and corners will have a significant
effect on the bass output.
See Coastal Source subwoofers operating manuals for further information.
Streaming Quality
Today most people stream music from a mobile device to listen to music. This
makes the quality of the streaming source paramount to the overall quality of
the sound of an audio system. Whether demoing a system for a client, showing
off to your friends, or just listening by yourself, streaming quality can make
a huge difference. Below are the maximum streaming quality rates available for
the most popular music streaming services (when streaming from a mobile
device). They are listed in ascending order of maximum quality.
- Pandora: Up to 64kbps
- Rdio: Up to 192kbps
- iTunes: Up to 256kbps
- Beats Music: Up to 320kbps
- Google Play: Up to 320kbps
- Spotify: Up to 320kbps
- Deezer: Up to 14410kbps (lossless)
- Tidal: Up to 14410kbps (lossless)
Keep in mind that all of these services are set by default to lower quality
streaming rates. Higher rates consume much more mobile data/bandwidth, so the
default is always a lower quality stream. Change these rates in settings to
obtain the best quality possible.
Equalization
If equalization is available from your streaming device it can aid in further
fine tuning of the system’s sound. Note that equalization is not a substitute
for proper speaker placement and orientation. Equalization should be used in
moderation to make the fine tuning adjustments as needed.
SETUP & INSTALLTION GUIDELINES
Spacing Guidelines
Maximum distance between speakers: 25’
Minimum distance between speakers: 10’
Speaker Coverage Guidelines
Each bollard speaker can cover 50-300 sqft of listening space.
Creating Listening Areas
For larger listening areas, surround the area with speakers equidistant from
the prime listening position, crisscrossing or alternating the left and right
channels.
For smaller listening areas, simply aim speakers in toward the listening
positions.
Tweeter Adjustment (See Figure 1)
Since high frequencies are directional, adjust the articulating tweeter
towards the listening area for optimum performance. The tweeter angle
adjustment can be accessed by unscrewing the four grill set screws and
removing the grill. Articulate the tweeter to the desired position, listen and
readjust until optimal sound is achieved in the listening area. Replace the
grill and secure with set screws. The default position of the tweeter is flush
with the speaker baffle.
SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Specifications
Size: 29.125in x 10in
Weight: 15.5lbs
Finish: Brown
Woofer: 7X10” Composite Cone w/ Santoprene Surround
Tweeter: 1” Titanium Dome with articulating mount
Construction: Rotomold Enclosure w/Aluminum Grill U.S. Design Patent
D725,552
Performance Specifications
Power Handling: 200W Max
Minimum Recommended Amplifier Power (per speaker): 25 Watts
Frequency Response: 50Hz – 20kHz
Impedance: 8 ohms
Input: Male Coastal Connector™
Efficiency: 90dB 1w/M
Dispersion: 120° @ -6dB
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Large Tri-Stabilizer
Isolation Spikes
Hardscape Mount
8” Removable Tip Stake
Theft Guard
WARRANTY INFORMATION
COASTAL SOURCE warrants its goods against defects in material and
functionality. At COASTAL SOURCE’s sole discretion, COASTAL SOURCE will either
repair or replace (at no charge) any properly installed and maintained COASTAL
SOURCE goods that fail under normal operating conditions within the specified
warranty period noted below. All goods are warranted from the date of invoice,
provided they are returned to the corporate office for inspection
(transportation prepaid) and determined defective under the terms of the
warranty. This warranty covers only equipment manufactured by COASTAL SOURCE
and does not extend to transportation, installation, labor compensation, or
replacement charges, nor does it apply to any equipment of another
manufacturer used in conjunction with COASTAL SOURCE equipment. Our warranty
becomes null and void in the event of damage to the product resulting from
breakage due to abuse or misuse; repairs, alterations or modifications of the
product by anyone other than authorized representatives thereof; damage
resulting from accidents, vandalism, acts of nature, and improper use. See
Lifetime Care Program for additional options.
**This product bears a five (5) year limited warranty.***
- All Coastal Source products bear a 2-year limited warranty for commercial/non-residential installations.
Filing a Claim
To file a warranty claim, please contact us to receive a Return Materials Authorization number (RMA) and a return shipping label:
COASTAL SOURCE
WARRANTY CLAIMS DEPARTMENT
1.800.719.1996
[email protected]
Please include your contact information, a copy of your receipt and reason for the return.
Coastal Source
1270 Glen Avenue
Moorestown, NJ 08057
Tel: 1-800-719-1996
General inquiries: [email protected]
Service & maintenance:
[email protected]
www.coastalsource.com
Data is subject to change without notice.
For the latest update, please refer to the online version available on
www.coastalsource.com.
Keep this manual for future reference
© 2022 Coastal Source
References
- Coastal Source | High-Performance Outdoor Audio & Lighting
- Coastal Source | High-Performance Outdoor Audio & Lighting