Connecting Speakers

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You can connect two speakers or a subwoof- er to the amplifier and your auto sound sys- tem.

•If you are connecting two speakers, fol- low Steps 1–3 under “Preparing the Speaker Wires” then see “Connecting Two Speakers” on Page 13 to connect the speakers to the amplifier.

•If you are connecting a subwoofer, follow Steps 1–3 under “Preparing the Speaker Wires” then see “Connecting a Sub- woofer” on Page 13 to connect a sub- woofer to the amplifier.

Preparing the Speaker Wires

Caution: You must connect a separate wire to each speaker terminal as described in the following procedures. Unless your auto sound system’s speakers use a common ground wire, do not use a common wire or chassis ground for speaker connections.

Notes:

•We recommend you use 16- or 18- gauge marked or color-coded wires to help you correctly connect the speakers to your amplifier.

•Color-coded wires have a stripe running down one of the conductors or different colored insulation for each conductor. Your local RadioShack store has a wide selection of speaker wire to choose from.

•For the maximum bass response and the best overall performance, keep your speakers properly phased (connect + to + and – to –).

1.With the speakers placed in their approximate locations, run one wire from each speaker to the amplifier.

2.Separate each wire’s two conductors at both ends for a length of about 4 inches.

3.Strip the insulation from the ends of each conductor to expose 1/4 inch of wire. Twist the ends to secure loose strands.

Conductors

1/4 Inch

4 Inches

12		Connecting Inputs