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Installation
SPEAKER WIRE - 25/70/100V
When pulling wire for a 70V/100V speaker system, pull distribution lines
(each distribution line is a wire pair) in a daisy-chain pattern, (amp to first
speaker, first speaker to second speaker, second speaker to third speaker,
etc). If distributing stereo, pull individual distribution lines to each speaker
location for each pair (left/right) in a daisy chain from the amp location. Use
quality stranded speaker wire based upon the 70V Speaker Wire Gauge
Table below.
70V SPEAKER WIRE GAUGE (30W Zone Output)
SPEAKER WIRE LENGTH
SPEAKER WIRE GAUGE
350’ (106m)
24 AWG
550’ (167m)
22 AWG
900’ (274m)
20 AWG
1400' (426m)
18AWG
2300' (701m)
16AWG
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Xpress speaker installation can be simplified by using a Beale Street Audio
new construction EZBracket, (sold separately; visit
www.bealexpress.com for additional information). This is installed prior to
drywall installation and allows for precise speaker placement and simplifies
the final installation of the speaker.
EXISTING CONSTRUCTION
70/100V distribution lines must be run in a daisy chain configuration from
the amplifier to the first speaker location then to the second speaker
location and so on.
• Choose a location for each speaker that is free of obstructions created
by joists, HVAC duct-work, electrical wire runs, plumbing or anything
else that might not allow for the depth of the speaker or create
interference or noise.
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