Audeze EL-8 Planar Magnetic Headphone User Manual
- July 20, 2024
- Audeze
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Audeze EL-8 Planar Magnetic Headphone User Manual
Thank you for purchasing the Audeze EL-8 headphone. Combining leading-edge planar magnetic technology and innovative acoustic design, the EL-8 is available in both open and closed-back models. To get the most out of your purchase, please take the time to carefully read through this user guide and warranty.
Safety Guide
Volume level is subjective and everyone perceives it differently. Listening to
music for long periods at excessive levels can cause irreparable damage to
your ears. Reduce the volume levels of the amplifier and/or audio device
before listening to your headphones. Gradually increase the volume until the
desired levels are reached. Enjoy your headphones with safe listening habits.
Always maintain a distance of at least 8 inches (20cm) between the headphones
and a cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, or other medical devices
such as the EL-8 has permanent magnets. Keep the product, accessories, and
packaging out of reach of children. This product is not intended for children
under the age of 12 years old.
Product Registration
Register your Audeze headphones at audeze.com for
information, updates, and news.
Sound Technology
Pushing sound technology to the limits, the EL-8 is designed with the world’s
most advanced planar magnetic technology including Fazor™ elements,
revolutionary Fluxor™ magnetic array, and Uniforce™ diaphragm design. The
result is sound quality unheard of in this or any other price category. It’s
flexible and portable, a statement of exclusive elegance inside and out.
Specifications
- Driver type: Single-sided planar magnetic
- Magnetic array: Fluxor magnets
- Driver size: 100mm
- Maximum SPL: > 130dB
- Frequency response: 10Hz – 50kHz
- THD: Less than 0.1%
- Impedance: 30 ohms
- EL-8 Open-Back
- Efficiency: 102dB / 1mW @ 1kHz
- Weight: 460g
- EL-8 Closed-Back
- Efficiency: 100dB / 1mW @ 1kHz
- Weight: 480g
Connecting Your Headphones
Look for the (L)eft and (R)ight indicators on the two cable ends and match them to the headphones (L)eft and (R)right inputs on the inside of the headband to connect them. The cable connectors fit the headphone’s input in only one orientation. There’s a 3.5mm connector at the other end to connect with portable devices and a 1/4″ adaptor is included.
Amplification
The EL-8 works beautifully with smartphones, tablets, and portable players.
You can dramatically improve the sound using an external headphone amp or our
own Audeze Deckard™ DAC/Headphone Amplifier. Enjoy total musical satisfaction
on the road or at your desktop, the best of both worlds.
Care and Maintenance
Regular maintenance is not required, but an occasional wipe with a clean, dry,
lint-free cloth is recommended. Do not use any type of polish on the wood
veneer. Before using your new EL-8 headphones, take a moment to read our
Comfort Guide.
Visit audeze.com/comfort for more information.
Warranty
The Audeze products comprising the EL-8 products below (each an “Audeze Product”) are under warranty for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase (the “Warranty Period”). The EL-8 headphones include the following models: EL-8 Open and EL-8 Closed.
What’s covered: Audeze warrants to the original purchaser that the Audeze
product will be free of defects related to manufacturing, parts, materials,
and workmanship under normal and accepted use by Audeze’s published
guidelines. Audeze’s guidelines include but are not limited to information
contained in technical specifications, user manuals, and service
communications.
What’s not covered: This warranty does not cover defects resulting from
improper or unreasonable use or maintenance; cosmetic damage, including but
not limited to scratches, dents, and broken plastic; failure to follow
operating instructions; accident; excess moisture; excess temperature; power
surges; connections to improper voltage supply; unauthorized alteration or
modification of original condition; damage caused by use with non-Audeze
products; products purchased from unauthorized dealers; or defects incurred
during transportation (claims must be presented to the carrier).
What we will do: During the Warranty Period, we will, at our sole
discretion and to the extent permitted by law, repair or replace (using new or
refurbished parts) the Audeze products comprising the EL-8 products below
(each an “Audeze Product”) which are under warranty for the period listed,
from the date of the original retail purchase (the “Warranty Period”).
What we will not do: Except as stated below, pay shipping, insurance, or
transportation charges from you to us, or any import fees, duties, and taxes.
If the Audeze Product is covered by this warranty and is provided to us within
the first 30 days of the Warranty Period, then we will reimburse you for
shipping charges. If the Audeze Product you send to us is not covered by this
warranty, you will be charged the shipping costs. If you are outside the USA
and purchased this product directly from Audeze USA, you must claim your
warranty service from Audeze USA; not from a foreign dealer or distributor.
Warranty eligibility statement: To be eligible for service under this
warranty, you must include with the repair item(s) a valid bill of sale from
an authorized Audeze retailer detailing the following information:
Retailer’s name
Original date of purchase
Model or SKU number of the product purchased Additional product information
and limitations Warranty replacements: Audeze strives to improve the
performance of our products and therefore reserves the right to make changes
to our design/specifications/materials at any time without notification.
Audeze may, at its discretion, choose to replace the Audeze Product completely
with a new or remanufactured product. In the event of product obsolescence, a
suitable replacement will be chosen based on the features, the intended use
(as determined by Audeze), and the retail price of the original Audeze
Product. Product: All warranty replacements are guaranteed for 90 days or
until the conclusion of the Warranty Period of the original Audeze Product,
whichever period is greater. Audeze does not provide advanced replacements for
Audeze Products.
Determining authority: Audeze will be the final determining authority for all potential warranty claims for service and/or replacement. Other conditions/rights: EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AUDEZE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE; LOSS OF REVENUE; LOSS OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS; LOSS OF GOODWILL; LOSS OF, DAMAGE TO, COMPROMISE OR CORRUPTION OF DATA; OR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE HOWSOEVER CAUSED INCLUDING THE REPLACEMENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY.
THE FOREGOING LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS, OR ANY STATUTORY LIABILITY FOR INTENTIONAL AND GROSS NEGLIGENT ACTS AND/OR OMISSIONS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, THIS WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ARE EXCLUSIVE AND INSTEAD OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS, WHETHER ORAL, WRITTEN, STATUTORY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AUDEZE DISCLAIMS ALL STATUTORY AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
IN SO FAR AS SUCH WARRANTIES CAN NOT BE DISCLAIMED, AUDEZE LIMITS THE DURATION AND REMEDIES OF SUCH WARRANTIES TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY AND, AT AUDEZE’S OPTION, THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT SERVICES DESCRIBED HEREIN. SOME STATES (INCLUDING COUNTRIES AND PROVINCES) DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY (OR CONDITION) MAY LAST, SO THE LIMITATION DESCRIBED ABOVE MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Audeze LLC
http://support.audeze.com
Certifications
The aim of EU’s Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directives
2002/96/EC and the RoHS directive is to reduce waste from electric and
electronic products and to recycle as much of the materials as possible. Any
remaining waste should be virtually risk-free to handle and the risk of
hazardous emissions should be minimal.
Recycling
This product must either be sent for repairs and reused or sent for treatment
and recycling through an approved disposal system. For recycling and waste
disposal agents for Audeze products, contact us at
support@audeze.com.
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