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ESI nEar i User Manual
ESI nEar i User Manual

ESI nEar i User Manual

Top quality 5" /6.5" /8" studio reference monitor

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Summary of Contents for ESI nEar i

  • Page 2 ESI - Copyright © 2024 Revision 1, November 2024 www.esi-audio.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX 1. Introduction ..........................4 2. Basics & Installation ........................4 2.1 Unpacking / Handling ............................4 2.2 Connection ................................4 3. Placement / Positioning / Setup ....................5 3.1 Stereo / 2.0 Positioning ............................5 3.2 Stereo with Subwoofer / 2.1 Positioning ......................5 3.3 Surround 5.1 Positioning............................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    XLR balanced connection Connect the male side of a XLR balanced cable to the balanced XLR input of the nEar i. Make sure the power cable is connected as well. Always setup all speakers (i.e. left / right channels) with the...
  • Page 5: Placement / Positioning / Setup

    Typically you would be using 2 units of nEar i as one stereo pair – or more in surround setups (for instance in a 5.1 setup you would use 5 units of nEar i together with a subwoofer).
  • Page 6: Surround 5.1 Positioning

    3.3 Surround 5.1 Positioning In a 5.1 surround set, the center speaker should ideally be placed on top of the subwoofer. If this is not possible, the subwoofer can be moved to the left or right but should close. The rear surround speakers should be positioned around 110°...
  • Page 7: Technical Data

    4. Technical Data Please note that technical specifications are subject to change without any prior notice. The specs given in this manual are up-to-date at the time of the creation of this document. 4.1 Rear Panel The following picture shows the rear panel of nEar i5. The functions of nEar i7 and nEar i8 are identical.
  • Page 8 7. power switch – with the power switch you can turn nEar i on and off. 8. power port with ext. fuse – use this connector to plug in the detachable 3-circuit line cord that...
  • Page 9: Frequency Response

    4.2 Frequency Response This is the measured frequency response chart for nEar i5: This is the measured frequency response chart for nEar i7:...
  • Page 10: Main Specifications

    This is the measured frequency response chart for nEar i8: 4.3 Main Specifications nEar i5 nEar i7 nEar i8 Type 2-way powered speaker, DSP- 2-way powered speaker, DSP- 2-way powered speaker, DSP- controlled electronics, bass reflex, controlled electronics, bass reflex,...
  • Page 11: Standby Energy Saving

    4.4 Standby Energy Saving The nEar i monitors are equipped with a standby function to save energy while switched on but not being used to comply with regulations. While this is a great function in some cases, it can also be undesired in other more professional applications.
  • Page 12: Safety Information

    Disclaimer All features and specifications subject to change without notice. Parts of this manual are continually being updated. Please check our web site www.esi-audio.com occasionally for the most recent update information. 5.1 Safety Information...

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