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Amplifier to Loudspeaker Connection
The Connoisseur Series and Pro 4.5 loudspeakers utilize two sets of binding posts. The upper set is for high frequencies and the lower set for lower frequencies. Bi-amp/bi-wire allows three different wiring options.
1)Conventional Hook-up- You will note shorting straps have been installed. (see figure 2) - Positive (+) to Positive, Negative (-) to Negative. Connect speaker wire from the red positive (+) terminal on amplifier to upper positive terminal on speaker. Connect black negative (-) terminal from amplifier to upper negative terminal on speaker.
2)Bi-WireHook-up- Remove shorting straps. Use two dual conductor cables; one cable for low frequencies and one cable for high frequencies. Separate connections are made between the power amplifier to the low frequencies binding posts on the speaker and from the power amplifier to the high frequency binding posts. This allows you to choose separate wires that are best suited for the low or high frequencies. (see figure 3)
3)Combination Bi-Amp/Bi-Wire Hook up - This method uses separate amplifiers for the low frequency section and high frequency section of the speaker. This dramatically improves musicality. The amplifier’s gains and the phase relationship of the amplifier’s input to output must be identical. (see figure 4)
Care of Finish
Your Energy speakers are attractively finished and should be gently wiped clean, from time to time, with a damp cloth to remove any dust or stains.