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CS SERIES
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
Figure 3.
Wire Length Recommended Size
Up to 50 ft. 16-gauge
Up to 100 ft. 14-gauge
Greater than 100 ft. 12-gauge
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 above or your dealer for recommendations.The side
of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered
positive polarity (i.e., +). 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 3. Connect each + terminal on the back of the
amplifier or receiver to the respective + (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.
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