Infinity Essential Speaker Connections Tips for ERS Series Models

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

Figure 4.

Wire Length	Recommended Size
Up to 100 ft.	16-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 below left or your dealer for recommendations. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive (+) polarity. 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 4. 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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