ECLIPSE TD508MK3 Home Audio System Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- ECLIPSE
Table of Contents
Home Audio Systems
ECLIPSE TD SERIES
TD510MK2/TD510ZMK2/ TD508MK3
TD508MK3 Home Audio System
Significant recognition from serious professionals
Jim Anderson
Recording Engineer
“My experience is that I’m not aware that I’m listening to speakers, only
music, and that’s the highest compliment that can give any speaker.
Muitiple Grammy Award winning recording engineer and producer for his works
including ‘Best Surround Sound Album 2013 for Patricia Barber’s Madern Cool,
ex-chairman of Audio Engineering Society (2008-09) 
Akira Fukada
Recording Engineer
“Theclarity and resonance of music has been captured by Eclipse TD speakers
Only they convey true music.
Formerlychief engineer of Sony Music Entertainment and NHK (Japan Broadcasting
Carporation), a surround sound recording specialist (who was responsible for
developing the surround recording technique known as. ‘Fukada Tree’in 1997),
an AES fellow and member of the Institute of Professional Sound
Just for the pure performance
The most accurate definition of good sound.
Some say a particular speaker has the best characteristics for Jazz.
and another the best for Mozart.
We say, this makes no sense at all.
The best speakers are those that most accurately reproduce the recording,
whether it be jazz, baroque or atmospheric soundscape.
Our goal with the new ECLIPSE TD 5 series is this: greater accuracy, a closer
experience of an artist’s craft and emotions and a more intense appreciation
of the recording engineer’s skills.
In fact, our ideal is to reproduce every element that makes music great,
without the speaker adding any sound of its own.
The ultimate expression of the 5 series
TD510ZMK2
10cm diameter full-range speaker system
What HiFi?: 5 Star, Speaker £1500 and above Category, August 2012
Hi-Fi Choice: 5 Star, January 2013
HiVi: Grand Prix, Speaker Category, Grand Prix 2012
On-gen Publishing: Silver Prize, Audio Excellence Award 2013
Since we developed the original
512 with our revolutionary Time Domain theory, we have been hard at work
refining the series to bring you as close to perfection as possible. TD510ZMK2
is a prime example of this continuous development. It’s the first 5 series
model to feature an integrated stand and we have incorporated many of the key
design elements of our flagship, studio professional TD7122MK2.
This includes precise angle adjustment, superior clarity and tight bass
response similar to that offered by TD712ZMK2.
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Egg-shaped Form
In the ECLIPSE TD series, the internal standing and diffraction waves generated at the front baffle edgesare largely eliminated by adopting a igid.
yet tactile egg-shaped form. in which 10 two radial surfaces are in the same plane. With TDB10ZMK?2, the wider frequency response has been dramatically improved by increasing theinternal volume of the cabinet by approximately 14% from TD510.
which also helps to reduce the back pressure on the driver for better impuise response.
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Eliminating Vibrations & Acoustic Solutions
In order for the ECLIPSE TD floating enclosure to be effective, itis necessary to address the apparent conundrum between achieving an air-tight bond, whereby the drive-unitis sealed to the enclosure, whilst eliminating the ransmission of unwanted vibrations from the drive-unit. This requires a permanent bond combined with a flexible coupling .
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Diffusion Stay
The drive-unit can be driven at extremely high speed. but because the unitis connected to the enclosure there may be some transmission of vibration from the speaker cone. The potential exists for the ariginal sound to be corrupted by the colouration induced by the speaker enclosure. In ECLIPSE TD products these issuies are addressed by a sophisticated diffusion stay which inthe case of TDB10ZMK? isa five-armed cast unit.
Purity of sound is further enhanced by mounting the drive unitin floating mechanism, so that no residual vibration can be transferred from the unit tself o theenclosure.
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10cm Full Range Driver
Because the cone needs o be oxtromely light. offering greater elasticity whilst sill possessing a high radialrigicity, fibreglass has been chosen s the ideal material for the drive-unit. Itis then connected to the enclosure by a highly flexible. buty! fubber surround incorporating a re-designed damping system. This allows precise, lateral piston movement. The magnetic lux density s approximately 4 5% percent greater thaninthe T510. providing a more powerful motor system, -
Mass Anchor
Ahigh mass conical anchor weight has been placed at the back of the drive- unitmagnet. This structure acts asamass sink which ‘grounds’ the drive-unit, ensuring that the only air movement generated by the cone is thatof recreating the original musical
performance.
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Solid Foundation
TD510ZMK2 and its stand is an ‘all-point’ contact design. achieved by using three steel legs mounted in the top of the column in combination with aspecially machined. locking fing.
This design eliminates undesirable vibrations, ensures tighter lower frequency performance and allows for angle adjustments, which isan unusual option for high-end speakers.
Adjustment of -101to 15 degrees of the head angle offers a wide range of flexibility in the installation to suit the individual listening environment .
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Well Damped Stand
The forward slanting, streamlined form of the stand prevents the disturbance of the air flow. Constructed from a combination of extruded and die-cast aluminium, it offers both igidity and extensive internal damping eliminating any residual vibrations. The stand is filled with high-density, iregular sized Kiln dried sand Itis the combination of these elements in the structure that allows precise reproduction of low frequency waveforms. Functional beauty was born from seeking high-performance. -
Bullet-Spikes
The commitment to reproducing ‘accurate sound’ extends to include all elements. The TD510ZMK2 die-cast aluminium base incorporates five 20mm bullet shaped spikes. This detail allied to the all-point-contact stand, ensures any residual vibrations
from the movement of the drive-unit are solated from the floor.
| Model | TDS510ZMK2 sv/BK/WH |
|---|
10cm Diameter Full-Range Speaker System
Colour Available|
Speaker Unit| 10cm Diameter Full-Range, Fibreglass
Frequency Response| 42Hz-22kHz (-10db)
Effciency/Sensitvity| 84dB/W-m
Input Resistance (Rating/Max)| 25W/50W
Impedance| 6Ω
Angle Adjustment| -10°~15°
Maximum Dimensions(mm)| W384 x H978 x D393
Weight (per Speaker)| Approx. 19.5kg
Accessories| Grille x 1, Plugx 5
Unparalleled performance
TD510MK2
10cm diameter full-range speaker system
HiVi: 31d Prize, Spaaker ¥100K-¥200K Catagory, Winter Best Buy 2012 On-
gen Publishing:Silver Prize, Audio Excellence Award 2013
The mark two TD510 has been
launched in our 10th anniversary year to exemplify 10 years of continuous
technical improvements.
It takes accurate sound reproduction to a whole new level, along with a new
flexible adjustment, allowing to you to enjoy maximum sound fidelity mounted
from the ceiling or your ideal setting for perfect sound
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Egg-shaped form
In the ECLIPSE TD series, the internal standing and diffraction waves generated at the front baffle edges are largely eliminated by adopting a rigid, yet tactile egg-shaped form in which no two radial surfaces are in the same plane. With TD510MK2, the wider frequency response has been dramatically improved by increasing the internal volume of the cabinet by approximately 14% from TD510, which also helps to reduce the back pressure on the driver for better impulse response. -
Eliminating Vibrations & Acoustic Solutions
In order for the ECLIPSE TD floating enclosure to be effective, it is necessary to address the apparent conundrum between achieving an air-tight bond, whereby the drive-unit is sealed to the enclosure, whilst eliminating the transmission of unwanted vibrations from the drive-unit. This requires a permanent bond combined with a flexible coupling. -
Diffusion Stay
The drive-unit can be driven at extremely high speed, but because the unit is connected to the enclosure there may be some transmission of vibration from the speaker cone. The potential exists for the original sound to be corrupted by the colouration induced by the speaker enclosure. In ECLIPSE TD products these issues are addressed by a sophisticated ‘diffusion stay’ which in the case of TD510MK2 is a five-armed cast unit. Purity of sound is further enhanced by mounting the drive unit in a floating
mechanism, so that no residual vibration can be transferred from the unit itself to the enclosure.
-
10cm Full Range Driver
Because the cone needs to be extremely light, offering greater elasticity whilst still possessing a high radial rigidity, fibreglass has been chosen as the ideal material for the drive-unit. It is then connected to the enclosure by a highly flexible, butyl rubber surround incorporating a re-designed damping system. This allows precise, lateral piston movement. The magnetic flux density is approximately 4.5% percent greater than in the TD510, providing a more powerful motor system. -
Mass Anchor
A high mass, conical anchor weight has been placed at the back of the drive- unit magnet. This structure acts as amass sink which ‘grounds’ the drive-unit. ensuring that the only air movement generated by the cone is that of recreating the original musical
performance.
-
Solid Foundation
The TD510MK2 pedestal stand is an ‘all-point’ contact design, achieved by using three steel legs mounted in the top of the stand arm in combination with a specially machined, locking bolt.
This design eliminates undesirable vibrations, ensures tighter lower frequency performance and allows for angle adjustments, which is an unusual option for high-end speakers.
Adjustment of -10 to 15 degrees of the head angle offers a wide range of flexibility in the installation to suit the individual listening environment.
-
Mounting Options – Ceiling
TDS510MK2 can be ceiling mounted by adding the dedicated CB1 bracket (sold separately). By changing the speaker arm setting. it will allow step-less adjustment of the speaker angle in the range of-75 to 10 degrees when fixed to the ceiling. The stand
arm of TD510MK2 will accept speaker cables of less than 7mm diameter for smart installation.
| Model | TD 51 CI M K2 SV/BK/WH |
|---|
10cm Diameter Full-Range Speaker System
Colour Available|
Speaker Unit| 10cm Diameter Full-Range, Fibreglass
Frequency Response| 42Hz-22kHz (-10dB)
Efficiency/Sensitivity| 84d B/W-m
Input Resistance (Rating/Max)| 25W/50W
Impedance| 6Ω
Angle Adjustment| On Pedestal: -10°-30° On Ceiling:10°–75°
Maximum Dimensions (mm)| W255 x H391 x D381
Weight (per Speaker)| Approx. 9.5kg
Accessories| Grille x1, Plug x 5
The new core model
TDSBMK3
8cm diameter full-range speaker system
What
HiFi?: 5 Star, Speaker from £500-£1500 Category, June 2013
HiVi: 3rd Prize, Speaker 100K Category, Winter Best Buy 2012
On-gen Publishing: Gold Prize, Speaker 100K Category, Visual Grand Prix 2013
On-gen Publishing: Gold Prize, Speaker 100K or less Category, Home Theatre
Grand Prix 2013
TD508MKS3 features our newly developed 8cm fibreglass
drive unit to ensure an incredible level of performance way beyond the
expectations of a compact monitor speaker. Our Time Domain technology ensures
you are given the sense of being at the heart of alive performance, listening
to the artist breathing and the unique sounds of their individual musical
instruments. A new range of adjustment and flexibility offering settings for
both ceiling and wall mounting makes TD5O8MK3 the perfect option for
discerning Hi-Fi and home theatre aficionados, or as an ideal sound
installation for high value commercial venues. As an additional benefit,
TD5O8MK3 Is also a pleasure to look at.
- Egg-shaped form
In the ECLIPSE TD series, the internal standing and diffraction waves generated at the front baffle edges are largely eliminated by adopting a rigid, yet tactile egg-shaped form in which no two radial surfaces are in the same plane. With TD5O08MkK3, the wider frequency response has been dramatically improved by increasing the internal volume of the cabinet by approximately 37% from TD5O8il, which also helps to reduce the back pressure on the driver for better impulse response.
-
Eliminating Vibrations & Acoustic Solutions
In order for the ECLIPSE TD floating enclosure to be effective, it is necessary to address the apparent conundrum between achieving an air-tight bond, whereby the drive-unit is sealed to the enclosure, whilst eliminating the transmission of unwanted vibrations from the drive-unit. This requires a permanent bond combined with a flexible coupling.
-
Diffusion Stay
The drive-unit can be driven at extremely high speed, but because the unit is connected to the enclosure there may be some transmission of vibration from the speaker cone. The potential exists for the original sound to be corrupted by the colouration induced by the speaker enclosure. In ECLIPSE TD products these issues are addressed by a sophisticated ‘diffusion stay’ which in the case of TD508MK3 is a four-armed cast unit. Purity of sound is further enhanced by mounting the drive unit ina floating
mechanism, so that no residual vibration can be transferred from the unit itself to the enclosure. -
8cm Full Range Driver
Because the cone needs to be extremely light, offering greater elasticity whilst still possessing a high radial rigidity, fibreglass has been chosen as the ideal material for the drive-unit. It is then connected to the enclosure by a highly flexible, butyl rubber surround incorporating a re-designed damping system. This allows precise, lateral piston movement. The magnetic flux density is approximately 17% percent greater than in TD508ll, providing amore powerful motor system. -
Mass Anchor
A high mass, conical anchor weight has been placed at the back of the drive- unit magnet. This structure acts as a mass sink which ‘grounds’the drive- unit, ensuring that the only air movement generated by the cone is that of recreating the original musical performance. -
Solid Foundation
The TDS508MK3 pedestal stand is an ‘all-point’ contact design, achieved by using three steel legs mounted in the top of the stand arm in combination with a specially machined, locking bolt. This design eliminates undesirable vibrations, ensures tighter lower frequency performance and allows for angle adjustments, which is an unusual option for high-end speakers.
Adjustment of-10 to 30 degrees of the head angle offers a wide range of flexibility in the installation to suit the individual listening environment.
-
Flexible Mount – Ceiling
TD508MK3 can be mounted on the ceiling with CB1 bracket (sold separately). By changing the speaker arm setting, it will allow a step-less speaker angle adjustment in the range of -75 to 10 degrees against the ceiling. -
Flexible Mount – Wall
TDS508MK3 can be mounted on the wall with CB1 bracket (sold separately). By changing the speaker arm setting, it will allow a step-less speaker angle adjustment in the range of 20 to 75 degrees against the wall.
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The stand arm of TD508MK3 will accept speaker cables of less than 7mm diameter
for smart installation.
| Model | TD5013MK3 SV/BK/WH |
|---|
8cm Diameter Full-Range Speaker System
Colour Available|
Speaker Unit| 8cm Diameter Full-Range, Fibreglass
Frequency Response| 52Hz-27kHz (-10dB)
Efficiency/Sensitivity| 82dB/W-m
Input Resistance (Rating/Max)| 15W/30W
Impedance| 8Ω
Angle Adjustment| On Pedestal: -10°-30°
On Ceiling:10°–75° On Wall: 20°-75°
Maximum Dimensions (mm)| W180 x H289 x D268
Weight (per Speaker)| Approx. 3.5kg
Accessories| Grille x1
Dedicated floor stand for TD5O8MK3
508DMK3
Angle Adjustment
Angle adjustment of -10 to 15 degrees of the head offers a wide range of
flexibility in the installation to suit the individual listening environment.
Column
The coupling with the speaker on 508DMK3 is an ‘all-point’ contact design
suppressing the transmission of unwanted vibration. Extruded aluminium was
selected for its rigidity and suppression of resonance
| Model | 5013 DM K3 SV/WH |
|---|
Dedicated Floor Stand for TD508MK3
Colour Available|
Maximum Dimensions (mm)| W300 x H773 x D280
Weight (per Stand)| Approx. 5.4kg
Accessories| –
Mounting bracket for TD510MK2 and TD508MK3 Using the CB1 provides stability and versatility offering 10 degrees of lateral adjustment prior to fixing.
| Model | CB1 |
|---|
Mounting Bracket for TD510MK2 and TD508MK3
Maximum Dimensions (mm)| Spacer: Diameter 110 x Thickness 5
Bracket: Diameter 131 x Thickness 1.6
Weight (per Bracket)| Approx. 120g
Accessories| Safety Cable x 1
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