4
Speaker Hook-Up
After you have determined
placement (page
3
- 4
), it’s time to
connect your speakers to the
receiver or amplifier. Use at least
16-gauge stranded copper wire for
runs of up to 25 feet, and heavier
gauge for longer runs.
Preparing
Speaker Wires
•
Use a wire cutter/stripper to cut
speaker wire into appropriate
lengths.
•
Separate the individual leads for
a distance of one inch (see
E
,
below) at both ends of the wires.
•
Strip
1
/
2
inch of insulation from
each individual lead end at both
ends of the wires. Be careful not
to cut through the wire strands.
•
Twist the bare wire strands
tightly together (see
F
, below). Be
sure that there are no loose
strands (see
G
, below).
1"
E
F
G