How to Connect Your Speaker
Correctly wiring your Bravo II Center 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
"
1. Connect the speaker terminals to the amplifier
speaker outputs.
2. When making all connections, be sure to connect
+
to
+
and
–
to
–
.
3. On the Receiver, set the center channel’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.
Connecting the Bravo II Center to Your Amplifier or Receiver
surround sound receiver/amplifier
left
front
center right
front
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