Selection of Proper Wire
We recommend the use of high quality speaker cable.The speaker cable you select will
ideally be fitted with high quality connectors with either 5/16” spade lugs or dual banana
plugs.
In most installations, ordinary lamp cord (16-18 gauge) has enough resistance to
degrade the signal between amplifier and speakers, particularly in lengths over 3 meters
(10’). If possible the speaker cables should be the same length for both channels and the
shorter they are, the better the sonic performance will be.
* When connecting your speakers to your sound system, turn off your
amplifier to avoid damage which could result from shorting of the
speaker leads.
Amplifier Requirements
Energy
loudspeakers have been designed to be driven to high listening levels with
moderate power, while at the same time being capable of handling the power output of
large amplifiers.
NOTE: The Energy “Audissey” Bipolar series speakers are 6 ohms nominal (4
ohm minimum) and will function well with most amplifiers. If using more than one set
of speakers, powered by one amplifier, please check with the amplifier manufacturer
to confirm that the amplifier can handle loads of 3 ohms.
Amplifier to Loudspeaker Connection
The Audissey Bipolar loudspeakers utilize two sets of binding posts.The upper set is for
high frequencies and the lower for lower frequencies. Bi-amp/bi-wire allows three
different wiring options.
1) Conventional Hook-up -
You will note shorting straps have been installed.
(see figure 2) - Positive (+) to Positive, Negative (–) to Negative. Connect speaker
wire from the red positive (+) terminal on amplifier to lower positive terminal on
speaker. Connect black negative (–) terminal from amplifier to lower negative
terminal on speaker.
2) Bi-Wire Hook-up -
Remove shorting straps. Use two dual conductor cables; one
cable for low frequencies and one cable for high frequencies. Separate connections
are made between the power amplifier to the low frequencies binding posts on the
speaker and from the power amplifier to the high frequency binding posts.This
allows you to choose separate wires that are best suited for the low or high
frequencies. (see figure 3)
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