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How to Connect Your Speakers
Correctly wiring your speakers is important for achieving the best sound quality. Wiring should take just a few
minutes, but it’s important to do it carefully, since incorrect wiring (such as reversed connections) can result in a poor
soundstage and poor bass.
We recommend 18-gauge wire or thicker for runs up to 15 feet (4.5m), and 16-gauge wire or thicker for longer runs.
Separate the first few inches of the wire conductors. Strip off
1
⁄
2
-inch (12mm) of insulation from the ends of each
speaker wire to expose the two conductors and tightly twist the wire strands.
WARNING:
To prevent electrical shock hazard, always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making connections
to the speaker.
IMPORTANT:
Typically, one side of the wire is smooth.
Connect this side to the
–
(black) connection. The
other side has a rib or stripe. Connect this to the
+
(red) connection.
Using the spring terminal posts:
The spring terminal
posts permit easy connection to banana plugs, spade
lugs, and bare wire.
Push the the top of the terminal down by approximately
1
⁄
4
-inch, exposing the hole. Insert the wire in the hole
and release the terminal.
1
/
4
"
Connecting the Boston Bravo to Your Amplifier or Receiver
1. Connect the speaker terminals to the
amplifier speaker outputs.
2. Make sure the speaker cable is cor-
rectly routed through the mounting
bracket.
(see Mounting Options)
3. When making all connections, be sure
to connect
+
to
+
(red) and
–
to
–
(black).
4. If using the Bravo II with a subwoofer,
set the receiver's bass management to
SMALL in the speaker setup menu. This
will divert very low frequencies away
from the center channel to the main
speakers and/or subwoofer.
speaker terminal
amplifier or receiver
