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2. In-ceiling Speaker Positioning
3. In-wall and In-ceiling Speaker Connection
Connecting Aelite Custom Install speakers to an amplifier is fundamentally a simple
process. However, there are some choices to be made and issues to consider
concerning speaker cable type. Each speaker is fitted with spring connection
terminals designed to accept stripped wires.
Three terminals are fitted to Aelite Custom Install
In-wall
speakers:
negative
,
positive
and an
alternative positive
that offers a
Boundary Compensation
response designed to reduce any excessive bass output that may occur if a speaker
is unavoidably installed too close to a corner. Identification of the terminals is
illustrated in
Diagram Two
below.
Two terminals are fitted to Aelite Custom Install
In-ceiling
speakers:
negative
and
positive
.
To connect the speakers simply push the top of the terminal down, insert the
stripped wire into the hole and release the terminal.
Take care not to connect any negative and positive terminals together and “short-
circuit” the amplifier. Always make connections with the amplifier switched off.
Connection Polarity.
It is important to ensure that each speaker is connected with the same polarity.
Positive
speaker terminals should always be connected back to amplifier
positive
terminals, and
negative
speaker terminals connected back to amplifier
negative
terminals. Performance will be degraded if connections are made with incorrect
polarity.
Cable Choice.
Choice of speaker cable type will be influenced by the
characteristics of other components in your system and
your dealer or distributor will be able to advise. There
are however some simple guidelines to consider:
•
Cable runs to each speaker should be kept as
short as possible.
•
Short cable runs are especially important if the
cable is of relatively small cross-sectional-area.
•
If the cable is advertised as “directional” care
should be taken to ensure that its orientation is as
recommended.
Amplifiers
Aelite Custom Install speakers are relatively high
sensitivity speakers that do not require generously
rated power amplifiers for adequate volume levels to be
achieved in an average listening room. A minimum of
25 and maximum of 20 Watts into 8 Ohms per channel
is recommended. They also offer a relatively easy load
to the amplifier and do not make unusually heavy
demands on its power delivery.
No overload protection systems are fitted to Aelite
Custom Install speakers so it is possible to cause
damage through over-driving. Such damage can occur
regardless of the power rating of the driving amplifier
and is not covered by any warranty. If ever the sound at
high volumes becomes distorted your speakers are at
risk of damage. In such circumstances the volume must
be reduced.
Connect negative
Connect positive
Connect Boundary Compensation
positive for reduced LF
Diagram Two
