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ConneCting tHe SpeaKeRS
warning!
To prevent electrical shock, always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making
connections to the speaker system.
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. (We use a custom-configured 12 gauge oxygen-free cable in our
crossover networks.)
Connecting with bare wire:
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Insert bare wire into holes and tighten.
Connecting with banana plugs, pins or spade lugs:
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The gold-plated binding posts accept standard banana plugs
and pins, and can accommo date spade lugs to 5/16-inch.
Basic Connections
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Keep the speaker terminal jumper straps in place
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When making connections, be sure to c
to + (red) and - to - (black).
Bi-wiring
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Use equal lengths of the same kind of cable when
bi-wiring each speaker
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Unscrew both sets of terminals and remove the
jumper straps
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When making connections, be sure to c to
+ (red) and - to - (black).
J7 / K7 / LCR7
amplifier or receiver
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