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Russound Acclaim Thin Bezel Loudspeaker Installation Manual
PREPARATION / WIRING INFO
Speaker Wire
The amount of wire needed varies with speaker placement. Label speaker
wires with left, right, and room location.
What kind to use:
We recommend using Russound AW series speaker cable
or any reputable brand of 16 to 12 gauge multi-stranded wiring for amplifi er-
to-speaker connections.
Selecting the proper gauge:
Wire is measured in gauges: the bigger the
number, the smaller the wire. The gauge of wire needed is determined by the
distance between your amplifi er/receiver and the speakers. The longer the
run, the heavier the gauge needed. Use the following chart as a guide:
Length
Minimum
Gauge
0' to 100'
16
50' to 150'
14
100' to 200'
12
If the conductors are not sheathed in colored jackets, be consistent with
usage. The standard colors on the terminals are red Positive (+) and black
Negative (-). If the wire has transparent insulation, one conductor will be
copper-colored (+) and the other silver-colored (-). If the wire has an opaque
insulation, the conductors are diff erentiated by a series of ribs or grooves, a
stripe, or dotted line on one conductor. Use and mark these as the Positive (+)
conductor.
Installation Tips
When installing the speakers, avoid:
• T-bar "drop ceilings" with very thin fi berboard panels which can buzz and
vibrate. If needed, reinforce the drop-in panel with wood or particle board.
• Ceilings where there are pipes, heating ducts and especially AC wiring in
the general vicinity.
Speaker Wire Paths
• Avoid running speaker wires close to house electrical wiring for any
distance. If you have to run them parallel, leave two feet between the
wiring. Speaker wires should cross AC lines at a 90° angle.
• The entire path between speakers and amplifi er should be clear and
unobstructed. Confi rm placement for a wall port close to the intended
location of the amplifi er or receiver.
• Label speaker wires at each end with Left and Right and the room location.
Impedance Matching for Amplifi ers and Speakers
Not all amplifi ers or receivers can safely operate two sets of speakers at once.
If you intend to use more than one pair of speakers at a time it’s important
to consider both the impedance of the speakers and the capabilities of the
amplifi er or receiver you’re using.
Typical usage of speaker wire conductors
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