Energy Speaker Systems Audissey Series Selection of Proper Wire, Amplifier Requirements

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Selection of Proper Wire

We recommend the use of high quality speaker cable. The speaker cable you select will ideally be fitted with high quality connectors with either 5/16” spade lugs or dual banana plugs.

In most installations, ordinary lamp cord (16-18 gauge) has enough resistance to degrade the signal between amplifier and speakers, particularly in lengths over 3 meters (10’). If possible the speaker cables should be the same length for both channels and the shorter they are, the better the sonic performance will be.

*When connecting your speakers to your sound system, turn off your amplifier to avoid damage which could result from shorting of the speaker leads.

Amplifier Requirements

Energy loudspeakers have been designed to be driven to high listening levels with moderate power, while at the same time being capable of handling the power output of large amplifiers.

NOTE: The Energy “Audissey” Bipolar series speakers are 6 ohms nominal (4 ohm minimum) and will function well with most amplifiers. If using more than one set of speakers, powered by one amplifier, please check with the amplifier manufacturer to confirm that the amplifier can handle loads of 3 ohms.

Amplifier to Loudspeaker Connection

The Audissey Bipolar loudspeakers utilize two sets of binding posts. The upper set is for high frequencies and the lower 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 lower positive terminal on speaker. Connect black negative (–) terminal from amplifier to lower 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)

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