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Normal Operation
It is critical for proper performance that all speakers (left, right and center) be con-
nected in proper phase. Each C/L/R 2002 is equipped with two sets of terminals in
order to facilitate bi-wiring or bi-amping should you so desire. One set of terminals,
marked “high,” is connected to the high frequency crossover and drivers of the sys-
tem. The other set, marked “low,” is connected to the low frequency crossover and dri-
vers of the system. In normal operation there will be a jumper connecting the two red
(+) terminals and a jumper connecting the two black (-) terminals on the crossover.
W
ith the jumpers in place, simply connect either of the red (+) terminals of each
speaker to the red (+) terminal of its channel on your amplifier or receiver, and either of
the black (-) terminals of each speaker to the black (-) terminal of its channel on your
amplifier or receiver. It is essential that all speakers be connected in the same way to the
amplifier (in phase). If you experience a great lack of bass, it is likely that one speaker is
out of phase with the other.
Bi-Wire Operation
The concept of bi-wiring is that higher sonic performance (greater inner detail,
higher definition, increased transparency, and improved depth) is achieved by utilizing
two sets of wires to connect each loudspeaker to its channel of your amplifier or
receiver. One set is connected to the high frequency crossover and drivers (marked
“high”) and the other set is connected to the low frequency crossover and drivers
(marked “low”). If you choose this method of operation, remove both sets of jumpers
from each crossover before connecting the speakers to your amplifier or receiver. Take
care to ensure that both red (+) terminals of each speaker are connected to the red (+)
terminal of the appropriate channel of your amplifier using one conductor of each of
the two sets of wires for each channel, and that both black (-) terminals of each speaker
are connected to the black (-) terminal of its appropriate channel of your amplifier
using the other conductor of each of the two sets of wires for each channel. Please bear
in mind that using different types of cables for the low and high frequency hookups
may alter the frequency balance of the loudspeaker as intended by the designer. This
may, however, be to your liking if you prefer your speakers brighter or less bright
sounding. Using a heavier gauge (lower resistance) wire on the low frequency section
and a lighter gauge (higher resistance) wire on the high frequency section will result in
a less bright sound, while switching the wires will result in a brighter sound.
Usually if distortion is heard when the speakers are being driven at loud lev-
els, it is caused by driving (turning up) the amplifier too loud and not driving
the speakers with more power than they can handle. Remember, most ampli-
fiers put out their full rated power well before the volume control is turned all
the way up! If your speakers distort when you play them loud, turn down the
amplifier
or get a bigger one.
Your C/L/R 2002s should sound good right out of the box; however, an extended
break-in period of 20-40 hours or more of fairly loud playing is required to reach full
performance capability. Break-in allows the suspensions to work in and results in fuller
bass, a more open “blossoming” midrange and smoother high frequency reproduction.
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