5
INSTALLATION
Connecting the Speakers
Note:
Before connecting a ceiling speaker, place the mounting ring, fl ange down, around the back of the speaker.
1. Strip 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) off the end of the cable’s outer jacket. Then strip ½ inch (1.3 cm) of insulation off
each wire.
2. Twist the wire strands together so there are no strands separated from the bundle.
3. Connect the wires to the speaker terminals, being sure to observe proper polarity. For standard speaker cable with
red and black wires, connect the red wire to the red positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the black negative
(–) terminal.
Note:
Some speaker cables have other ways of designating polarity. For example, cable with a clear jacket usually
has a copper-colored wire for positive and a silver-colored wire for negative. In a cable with white and black wires,
the white is positive and the black is negative. Cable with both wires the same color may have grooves, ribs, or
stripes on the positive wire.
4. Check to make sure there are no stray strands of wire outside the terminals. If there are, remove the wire, twist
the strands together, and reconnect the wire to the terminal.
Speaker cable connections
Grille
Baffle
Mounting ring
Scrim cloth
Frame
Grille
Scrim cloth
Baffle
Frame
In-ceiling and in-wall speaker assemblies
