Tools and Materials Required
• A wire stripper
• A pencil
• A level (optional)
• Three screws or bolts suitable for the mounting surface
• The proper screwdriver for your mounting hardware
• A drill bit of the right size and type
• An electric drill
Wiring
The OS loudspeaker connects to your receiver or amplifier using 2x2-conductor
loudspeaker wire (
See Figure 2
). For most applications, we recommend using 16
or 18 gauge wire. For wiring runs longer than 80 feet, we recommend 14 gauge
wire. The binding posts on the OS loudspeaker will accommodate up to 12 gauge
wire directly. Larger sizes can be accommodated using spade, banana, or pin
connectors.
When you run wire inside walls, outdoors or in marine installations, special
jacketing or conduit is required for a trouble-free installation and conformation to
the local and national building codes. If you are not sure of the correct wire jacket
or type of conduit to use, consult a professional audio/video installer, building
contractor, or the local building and inspection department.
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
TECH TIP
Wire size is expressed by its AWG (American Wire
Gauge) number. The lower the number, the larger
the wire, i.e. twelve AWG is physically larger than
fourteen AWG.
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