Wiring the Speakers

If you wish to conceal the wire within the walls, it is easiest to run the wires to their final positions prior to mounting the speakers.

The spring loaded terminals of the MC650HD accept bare wire between AWG #12 and AWG #18 (lower numbers are thicker). It is not necessary to “tin” the wire or use connec- tors to terminate the wire.

• Use at least AWG #18 speaker cable for short runs

(under 15 feet). Use AWG #16 or heavier speaker cable

for longer runs.

Strip 1/2 inch

• Building codes typically require plenum rated wire for installation within walls. Be sure to use wire that complies with any applicable local building codes. Plenum rated cable typically has an outer jacket with individually insulated conductors inside the outer jacket. Some brands of plenum rated cable may be too thick to fit the space between the wall mount bracket and the speaker. To use heavier plenum rated speaker cable with the wall mount brackets, remove the outer jacket and any filler cord back

to the point where the wire exits the wall.

Preparing the wires:

1.Determine how long the speaker cable should be for each speaker. Cut the speaker cable into the appropriate lengths.

2.Route the wire to each speaker location.

3.Strip 1/2 inch of insulation from the two individual conductors in the speaker cable. Twist the exposed strands of bare wire together.

4.Determine which conductor you will use to connect the positive terminals of the amplifier and speaker together. Printing or a ridge on the insulation usually distinguishes one of the two conductors. Sometimes the metal of the conductors has two different colors, or the insulation color of each conductor may be different.