S
PEAKER
P
OSITION
S
UGGESTIONS
Posh Retro Series High Fidelity
Loudspeakers have many
applications. You may use them
as your primary stereo speakers,
as rear surround-sound sources,
or for background music
throughout your home.
If you’re mounting Retro Series
speakers in a wall for use as your
primary stereo speakers:
• Mount them on the same wall.
• For best stereo separation,
mount the speakers approxi-
mately 8 to 10 feet apart.
• Mount them slightly above the
ear level of seated listeners for
best treble fidelity.
When using Retro Series
speakers as rear surround-sound
sources, you can place them:
• In the rear walls behind your
main seating area.
• In the side walls to the left and
right of your main seating area.
• In the ceiling above and slightly
behind the seating area.
• In any of the these cases,
make sure to maintain as
much separation as possible
between the two speakers.
If you’re mounting Retro Series
speakers in a ceiling to play
background music, you’ll get
the best results by positioning
them over seating or work
areas. Separate the speakers
as much as possible for best
stereo separation — for
example, on opposite sides
of a room.
For more detailed information on
placement of rear speakers,
consult the Owner’s Manual of
your surround-sound receiver;
different types of surround-sound
decoding may benefit from
different placements.
16. Connect the speaker wires to the Posh Retro Series speaker terminals by
sliding each crimp-on connector onto one of the flat terminals on the
speaker (see DRAWING E).
IMPORTANT
: On each speaker, connect the same conductor to the same
speaker terminal. For example, if you’re using speaker wire with one
copper-colored conductor and one silver conductor, connect the copper
conductors to the terminals marked by a RED dot on each Posh Retro Series
speaker.
This was the reason for being able to tell the wire’s two separate conduc-
tors apart. The key is to connect like conductors to like terminals. This
maintains proper speaker phasing and optimizes bass output.
17. Tug lightly on the speaker wires to make sure that the crimp-on connector-
to-speaker-terminal connection is secure.
18. Insert a connected speaker into the baffle assembly. Line up the four holes
in the speaker’s outer rim with the holes in the baffle.
19. Secure the speaker with the four Phillips-head screws provided. Do not
overtighten (see DRAWING F).
20. Press on the protective speaker grille until its fits securely (see DRAWING G).
21. Make sure your stereo receiver or amplifier is turned OFF.
22. Connect the other ends of the speaker wires to the speaker terminals on
the back of your stereo receiver or amplifier.
IMPORTANT
: As with the speakers, connect the same individual conduc-
tor to the same speaker terminal on your amplifier. For example, if you’re
using speaker wire with one copper-colored conductor and one silver
conductor, connect the copper conductors to the
RED
receiver/amplifier
speaker terminals. Once again, the objective is to hook like conductors to
like terminals to maintain proper speaker phasing and optimal bass.
23. Turn on your stereo receiver or amplifier.
• Select a music source and make sure that the correct Speaker Outputs
have been selected.
• Slowly turn up the volume control on your stereo receiver or amplifier.
You should hear sound from both Posh Retro Series speakers.
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
• If you don’t hear sound, first confirm that your stereo is actually putting out
sound by connecting another set of speakers or switching the Speaker
Output Selector.
• Next, check the speaker connections on the back of the stereo.
• Finally, remove the grille on the Posh Retro Series speakers, unscrew the
speaker mounting screws and check that the speaker wires are securely
connected.
• If all else fails, consult the dealer where you purchased your Posh
speakers, or call us direct at 800-841-8501 Monday through Friday, 8:00
AM
to 4:30
PM
Pacific Time.
NOTE
: Posh Retro 5 Series speakers are designed to handle a maximum of
100 watts. Retro 9 Series speakers are designed to handle a maximum of
150 watts. Exceeding these ratings for sustained periods can result in
damage to your loudspeakers that is not covered in the Limited Warranty (not
to mention damage to your ears). If you’re not sure of your stereo receiver’s
maximum rated output, consult its Owner’s Manual.
