Specifications
How
to
Connect Your Speakers
Correctly
wiring
your
speakers
is
important
for
achieving
the
best
sound
quality.
Wiring
should
takejust
a
few
minutes,
but
it's
important
to
do
it
carefully, since
incorrect
wiring
(such as reversed connections) can result in a
poor
soundstage
and
poor
bass.
We
recommend
18-gauge
wire
or
thicker
for
runs
up
to
15
feet
(4.5m),
and
16-gauge
wire
or
thicker
for
longer
runs.
Separate
the
first
few
inches
of
the
wire
conductors.
Strip
off
liz-inch
(12mm)
of
insulation
from
the
ends
of
each
speaker
wire
to
expose
the
two
conductors
and
tightly
twist
the
wire strands.
WARNING:
To
prevent
electrical shock hazard, always switch
off
the
amplifier
or
receiver
when
making
connections
to
the
speaker.
When
making
all connections,
be
sure
to
connect
the
+ (red)
on
the
speaker
to
the
+ (red)
on
the
amplifier,
and
the
- (black)
on
the
speaker
to
the
- (black)
on
the
amplifier.
IMPORTANT:
Typically,
one
side
of
the
wire
is
smooth.
Connect
this
side
to
the
- (black)
connection.
The
other
side
has a
rib
or
stripe.
Connect
this
to
the
+ (red)
connection.
Using
the
spring terminal
posts:
The
spring
terminal
posts
permit
easy
connection
to
banana plugs,
spade
lugs,
and
bare wire.
Push
the the
top
of
the
terminal
down
by
approximately
%-inch,
exposing
the
hole. Insert
the
wire
in
the
hole
and
release
the
terminal.
Checking
the
Speaker Connections
It
is
important
that
your
speakers are
hooked
up
with
similar
polarity
or
..
in phase." A
simple
listening
test
will tell
you
if
your
speakers are
connected
properly. Place
the
speakers face
to
face,
as
closely
together
as possible.
While
listening
to
music
with
your
amplifier
set
to
MONO,
reverse
the
connections
at
one
speaker only. You'll hear a
dramatic
change
in sound. The
connection
that
yields
the
fuller bass
and
louder
sound
is
correct.
Connecting
the
Boston Bravo
to
Your Amplifier
or
Receiver
1.
Connect
the
speaker
terminals
to
the
amplifier
speaker
outputs.
2.
Make
sure
the
speaker
cable
is
correctly
routed
through
the
mounting
bracket.
(see
Mounting
Options)
3.
When
making
all connections,
be
sure
to
connect
+
to
+ (red)
and
-
to
- (black).
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+ -
amplifier
or
receiver
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