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ONNECTIONS
Turn Off All Power
Before completing the installation, you must connect your
speakers to your system. First, turn off all audio-system power.
Use high-quality speaker wire to make your connections. Use
at least #16-gauge speaker wire with polarity coding. Heavier
gauge wire is recommended for larger distances. Consult the
chart below left or your dealer for recommendations. The side
of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered
positive (+) polarity. Also, consult the owner’s manuals
that were included with your amplifier or receiver to confirm
connection procedures.
Observe polarities when making speaker connections, as
shown in Figure 4. Connect each + terminal on the back of
the amplifier or receiver to the resp (red) terminal on
each speaker. Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way.
Important!
Do not reverse polarities (i.e., + to – , or – to +) when making
connections. Doing so will cause poor imaging and diminished
bass response. Be certain that positive and negative wire strands
are completely isolated to avoid short circuits that may damage
your equipment.
Wire Length
Recommended Size
Up to 100 ft.
16-gauge
Greater than 100 ft.
12-gauge
Figure 4.
