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C O N N E C T I N G T H E S P E A K E R S
Choosing Cable
We recommend 16-gauge cable or thicker for runs
up to 25 feet (8m) and 12-gauge wire or thicker for
longer runs.
Connecting with bare wire:
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Insert bare wire into holes and tighten.
Connecting with banana plugs, spade lugs, or pins:
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The binding posts accept standard banana plugs
and pins, and can accommodate spade lugs up
to
5
¼
16
inch.
Warning!
To prevent electrical shock, always
switch off the amplifier or receiver when making
connections to the speaker system.
Basic Connections
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When making connections, be sure to connect
+
to
+
(red) and
—
to
—
(black).
Connecting to a
Surround Processor
When using a powered subwoofer:
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Select the SMALL or NORMAL setting on your
receiver or processor for your main and center
channels. This routes all bass information
(typically below 120Hz) to your subwoofer.
When not using a powered subwoofer:
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Select the LARGE setting on your receiver or
processor for your main speakers. This routes all
bass information (typically below 120Hz)
to your main speakers.
Match the sound levels of each speaker:
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Your home theater system most likely includes a
test signal that simplifies level matching. Refer
to the instructions provided with these electron-
ics.
receiver or amplifier
subwoofer
left
speaker
center
speaker
right
speaker
left
surround
speaker
right
surround
speaker
left center right
left
surround
right
surround
subwoofer
out
L
TO
AMP
OUT
R
L
FROM
PREAMP
IN
R
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