S8e User Manual Sheet 2 of 3
Basic connection and quick set-up
All loudspeakers need to be rigidly mounted to ensure a clean and clear sound. Always use the supplied
technical stabiliser and foot spikes. Switch off your amplifier(s). Check that the supplied terminal links are
installed between the HF and LF inputs. For information on bi- wiring and bi-amping see later. Always connect
the –ve (usually black) loudspeaker output terminal of the amplifier to the corresponding –ve (Black) terminal on
the loudspeaker. Always connect the +ve (usually red) loudspeaker output terminal of the amplifier to the
corresponding +ve (Red) terminal on the loudspeaker. Always connect the left channel amplifier output to the
left loudspeaker and the right channel amplifier output to the right loudspeaker. Make the connections as shown
below (Fig 3) only the left channel connection is shown. Turn the volume control down and switch on the
amplifier. Pick a source (CD, FM etc.) and advance the volume control carefully.
Left Channel Loudspeaker
Terminal Links in place
Figure 3 Loudspeaker Connections – Single Wiring
Bi-wiring
Bi-wiring improves sound quality by separating the current paths for Low (LF) and High (HF) frequencies. Make
the connections as shown below (Fig 4) only the left channel connection is shown. Store the terminal links
safely.
Left Channel Loudspeaker
Terminal Links Removed
Figure 4 Loudspeaker Connections for Bi-wiring
Bi-amping
Bi-amping allows two independent audio power amplifier of equal or similar quality to be used for LF and HF
signals. The benefits of bi-amping include reduced intermodulation distortion because the low and high
frequency signals are amplified independently, and more power reserve and dynamic range because each
amplifier has less ‘work’ to do than a corresponding single amplifier. For bi-amping make the connections as
shown below (Fig 5), only the left channel connection is shown. Terminal links MUST be removed before bi-
amping. Store the terminal links safely.
Left Channel Loudspeaker
Terminal Links Removed
Figure 5 Loudspeaker Connections for Bi-amping
Amplifier Left Channel Output
Amplifier Left Channel Output
HF Amplifier (Left Channel)
LF Amplifier (Left Channel)
HF Amplifier (Left Channel)
LF Amplifier (Left Channel)
