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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.
We recommend 16 gauge cable or thicker for runs up to 25 feet (8m) and 14 gauge wire or
thicker for longer runs.
Connecting with bare wire:
Insert bare wire into holes and tighten.
Connecting with banana plugs, pins or spade lugs:
When using connectors, be sure that they are small enough
to allow the speaker to hang flat on the wall. The gold-plated
binding posts accept standard banana plugs and pins, and
can accommodate spade lugs to 5/16-inch.
When making connections, be sure to c to + (red) and – to – (black).
Using With a Multichannel Surround Processor
When using a subwoofer:
Select the SMALL setting on your receiver or processor for your Surround channels. This
routes all bass information (typically below 100Hz) to your subwoofer.
When not using a subwoofer:
Select the LARGE setting on your receiver or processor for your Surrounds. This routes all
bass information (typically below 100Hz) to your Surrounds. Otherwise, bass information
will be lost.
Matching the sound levels of each speaker:
The output level of the Surround speakers can be set using the noise signal generator
built into some AV electronic components or, often just as effectively, by ear. If your AV
electronic components include a “circulating noise source” (a test noise that switches
from channel to channel) use it to balance the output of the channels. If you do not
have a circulating noise test signal, select several movie scenes that have significant
surround sound content. Adjust the levels by ear so that the surround effects, when
present, seem similar in level to the front channels. Surround effects are most realistic
when the levels are set to be subtle, not overwhelming.
QBx Surround
amplifier or receiver
