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SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

TURN OFF ALL POWER.

Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (–)

terminals. It is important to connect both speakers identically: (+) on

the speaker to (+) on the ampliﬁer and (–) on the speaker to (–) on the

ampliﬁer. Wiring “out of phase” results in thin sound, weak bass and a

poor stereo image. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is

usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). Also, consult the ownerʼs

manuals that were included with your ampliﬁer or receiver to conﬁrm

connection procedures.

With the advent of multichannel surround sound systems, connecting all

of the speakers in your system with the correct polarity remains equally

important in order to preserve the proper ambience and directionality of

the program material.

WIRE LENGTH RECOMMENDED SIZE

Up to 20 ft. 16 gauge

Up to 30 ft. 14 gauge

Greater than 30 ft. 12 gauge

Press Tab

and Hold

Insert Bare

End; Release

Tab

Stripe = +

Speaker Wire

Output

One Channel Shown

Black = –

red = +

Receiver or Amplifier

(rear view)

Black = –

Red = –

Stripe = –

–

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