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Standard Connection
(See illustration on earlier page.)
Your speakers’ binding posts can be used with banana, pin or spade
connectors, as well as with bare wire. Tighten the posts firmly by hand but
do not over tighten!
Correct polarity (or phase) is critical for proper soundstage imaging and bass
performance. Connect one speaker at a time to ensure proper connection
of every channel. The red (+) amplifier terminal must be connected to the
red (+) speaker terminal. The same applies to the black (–) terminals.
Make sure all wires are firmly fastened. Repeat this connection procedure
for each speaker in your system.
NOTE:
If you hear a distinct lack of bass and a dislocated stereo image then
one or more of your speakers may be connected out of phase (polarity is
reversed). Re-check to ensure that each speaker's cable is connected with
correct polarity: red (+) to red (+) and black (–) to black (–).
Other Connection Options
DO NOT attempt to bi-wire or bi-amplify speakers
unless you have removed the jumper bars.
Some Monitor Series 7 speakers have two sets of input terminals connected
externally with jumper bars. These speakers can be bi-wired or bi-amplified
to achieve even better performance.
If your speakers do not have two sets of input terminals this section does
not apply to you.
