Connections to the amplifier

automatically resets. Tweeter DC Clip Protector

These components limit the amount of current delivered to the tweeter if they are overdriven by either excess amplification or clipped signal from an overdriven amplifier..

The crossovers are supplied with a removable screw type connector.. The crossover has two sets of input terminals, this allows the system to be driven by either two or four channels of amplification.. To correctly use these wiring schemes you must move the Bi-amp/Parallel switch to the desired position..

To bi-amplify the system you will need two stereo amplifiers (or 4 amplifier channels) with one pair of channels to drive the tweeters and one pair to drive the woofers..

You may also Bi-wire the system by connecting the woofer input terminals to the amplifier and connecting the woofer input terminals to the same amplifier with another set of speaker wires.. This is sometimes done to allow a specific high frequency or low frequency cabling to be used for the two separate signal paths.. See Crossover Installation for additional information on bi-wiring..

Be sure to connect the positive crossover terminals to the positive speaker terminals and positive amplifier terminals, also ensure that the negative crossover terminals connect to the negative amplifier and speaker terminals.. Once all of the wires are attached to the connector and the crossover is mounted, the connector can be plugged into its mating receptacle on the crossover..

SPEAKER WIRING

Speaker wire selection

Use insulated two-conductor stranded wire to connect the crossover to the speakers and amplifier.. The size of the wire can have an audible effect of the performance of the system.. Stranded 18 gauge "zip cord" will work, but can result in lower output or unpredictable frequency response.. For wire runs of 50 feet (15

m)or less, we recommend 16 gauge or larger wire.. The crossover connector will accept up to 14 gauge wire..

Polarity and phasing

The polarity of the positive/negative orientation of the connections for every speaker and amplifier connection must be consistent so all the speakers will be in phase.. When the polarity of one connection is reversed, bass output may be reduced or stereo imaging degraded.. Most speaker wire is marked so you can identify the two conductors.. There may be ribs or a stripe on the insulation of one conductor, or the wire may have clear insulation with different color conductors (copper and silver).. There may also be polarity indications printed on the insulation.. Identify the positive and negative conductors and be consistent with