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5. CONNECTING YOUR LOUDSPEAKERS
NOTE: An amplifier capable of delivering at least 90W into 4 ohms
per channel should be used for each loudspeaker.
Always tighten the speaker terminals by hand. The use of a
tool may cause damage.
The input terminals are located on a panel on the back of the cabinet (figure 4). These can accept
spade terminals, banana (5mm) plugs or bare cable.
Loudspeaker Cables
We recommend that you use loudspeaker cables terminated with high quality banana plugs, such as
the Shark plug shown below.
We do not recommend the use of bare wire to connect to the loudspeaker terminals. This produces an
inferior connection that will further degrade as the bare conductors become tarnished.
NOTE: Do not switch the power amplifier on until the DDD driver
shipping covers have been removed as shown in section 6.
6. REMOVING THE DDD SHIPPING COVERS
NOTE:
Do not touch the DDD driver diaphragms.
The DDD drivers may be covered with a layer of clear film to protect them whilst in transit. This should
now be removed. The film should be peeled off by hand. Do
not
use a knife.
7. LOUDSPEAKER BREAK IN
Like all audiophile equipment, German Physiks loudspeakers require a break in period from new
before they reach their optimum level of performance. Initially the sound may seem harsh. Please do
not be concerned. The sound will become more relaxed and smooth as the break in progresses. The
music used for the break in should be dynamic in order to properly exercise all the components of the
loudspeakers.
Figure 8. Recommended Loudspeaker Cable Termination
