JBL Essential Connection Tips for Your Home Theater Systems

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

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CONNECTION TIPS

The wires for both speakers should be the same length. If one speaker is placed closer to the amplifier than the other, hide the excess wire behind the wall.

LEFT RIGHT

	LEFT	RIGHT
	Front or Rear Speaker Outputs
WIRE LENGTH		RECOMMENDED SIZE
Up to 20 ft.		16 gauge
Up to 30 ft.		12 gauge
Greater than 30 ft.		10 gauge

Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding

(+)and (–) terminals. Most manufacturers of speakers and electronics, including JBL, use red to denote the (+) terminal and black for the (–) terminal. It is important to connect both speakers identically: (+) on the speaker to (+) on the amplifier and (–) on the speaker to (–) on the amplifier. Wiring “out of phase” results in thin sound, weak bass and a poor stereo image. With the advent of multi- channel surround-sound systems, connecting all of the speakers in your system with the correct polarity remains equally important in order to preserve the proper ambience and directionality of the program material.

INSTALLATION

The JBL HTI Series in-wall speakers were designed to be easily installed. However, if you are unsure of your ability to properly install these loud- speakers, please contact your dealer or a qualified installer.

Tools Needed

Pencil Phillips #2 screwdriver

Measuring tape Utility knife

Carpenter’s level Awl

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