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Placement: 'Left & Right' stereo from a single speaker (figure 1).
Ideal in small areas not suited to a stereo pair of speakers. The speaker is connected to
both Left and Right amplifier channels. Place the speaker so that the sound is “aimed”
toward the main listening area.
Placement: Two speaker traditional 2-channel stereo (figure 2).
Ideal for stereo coverage in small to medium sized areas. One speaker is connected
to the left amplifier channel and the other to the right channel (with each speaker wired
for mono). Place the speakers about 12–16 feet (3.5–5 meters) apart to achieve good
stereo imaging throughout your listening area.
Placement: Distributed multi-speaker 'Left & Right' stereo from a single speaker (figure 3).
In larger or unusually shaped areas, multiple speakers (each wired for “Left plus Right”
channel sound) may be used to eliminate the sound imbalances that occur with stereo
sound when people move around or are seated closer to one speaker than the other.
Placement: Distributed multi-speaker traditional 2-channel stereo (figure 4).
In larger areas multiple speakers (each wired for Mono) can be used in a ‘flanked’
stereo placement to provide ultra-wide stereo coverage and broader imaging.
Connections and Cables
Using Multiple Speakers on One Amplifier Channel
If you plan to use multiple speakers in series on a single amplifier channel, please
remember to check your amplifiers minimum safe speaker impedance load (ohms).
ML-65r and ML-75r speakers are rated at 8-ohms per channel when running as
"Left & Right". Wired in mono to run as a "traditional speaker" they are rated at
4-ohms. Additional speakers connected to a single amplifier channel will drop
nominal impedance. To calculate the ohm load divide the ohm rating of a single
channel by number of speakers (i.e. 8-ohm rating / 4 speakers = 2-ohm load OR
4-ohm rating / 3 speakers = 1.3-ohm load). Determine if your amp can handle
the load and plan accordingly.
Notes About Speaker Cable
Before proceeding, carefully read the precautions below.
Before running speaker cable through walls, under walkways, patios, etc.,
check local building codes or contact a qualified installer (see your dealer).
Before digging, verify location of gas lines and buried cables with local utility
companies.
