FIRST … TEST your speaker placement
Perform a temporary connection (
see “Connecting” ) to test your speaker placement as follows:
Volume:
Walk around the area and ensure that sound is coming from each speaker, and that it is
balanced throughout the listening area. If using a Volume Control(s) ensure that it is operating.
Single Speaker, Wide Dispersion “Left plus Right” Channel Sound
(Fig. 1):
When sitting in the
main listening area, sound should be spacious and clear.
Multiple Speakers, Distributed “Left plus Right” Channel Sound
(Fig. 3):
Walk around your entire
area. Adjust position of speakers for the most uniform sound coverage possible.
Two Speakers, Very Wide Dispersion Stereo Sound
(Fig. 2)
and Multiple Speakers, Ultra-Wide
Stereo Coverage
(Fig. 4):
When sitting in the main listening area, sound should be spacious and
clear. Fine-tune placement to achieve optimal imaging. This may involve moving speakers a small
amount in one direction or the other, or turning speakers slightly to point toward the listening area.
If a speaker is not working correctly, refer to the “Troubleshooting Guide” at the end of this manual,
otherwise finalize connections.
Connecting
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Connect wires with wire nuts
(not included) following wire nut manufacturer’s
instructions. Fill nuts with waterproof silicone sealant
(not included) to prevent deterioration over time
— do this only after testing speaker placement.
(See dealer for more information.)
Stereo Input
(Single Speaker) (Fig. 5)
Connect one speaker channel at a time to your receiver/amplifier …
Connect the Right red (+) amplifier terminal to the Right red (+) input wire and the Right black (-)
amplifier terminal to the Right black (-) input wire. Twist wires together, then cap with wire nut. Connect
the Left red (+) amplifier terminal to the Left red (+) input wire and the Left black (-) amplifier terminal
to the Left black (-) input wire. Twist wires together, then cap with wire nut. Fill wire nuts with silicone.
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ABOUT SPEAKER CABLE
(cont’d)
The following chart identifies the minimum gauge requirements for various cable lengths:
LENGTH
DIAMETER
GAUGE
Under 4.5 m (15 feet)
1.3 mm (0.05 in)
16 awg
Under 9 m (30 feet)
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
14 awg
Over 9 m (30 feet)
2.0 mm (0.08 in)
12 awg
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS
Turn your receiver/amplifier OFF before connecting the speakers. This will avoid
damage which could result from accidental shorting of speaker cables.
MINIMUM GAUGE REQUIREMENTS
