How to Connect Your
KSW Series Subwoofer
The subwoofer should be unplugged from the AC power with the power switch in the OFF position
!during hook up and installation.
AC Power
A detachable AC power cord is supplied with your KSW Series subwoofer. Install the female end into the recessed socket on the
Since your KSW subwoofer has an internal power amplifier, it must be plugged into a nearby AC
wall outlet. A
Types of Connections
Your subwoofer may be installed using either the “HI LEVEL” or “LINE” connections, but not both. With both types of connections, your main speakers can be run full range or high pass filtered (bass frequencies removed). Your main speakers can be bass filtered by your KSW Series subwoofer if con- nected in a specific manner. Refer to Figures B and C (pages 8 and 9) and the “HI LEVEL OUT,” “LINE OUT,” “LOW PASS” and “HIGH PASS” sections for more detail. The type of input and con- nection scheme depends upon the capabilities of your equipment and your performance goals.
HI LEVEL
“HI LEVEL” (speaker level) connections are the best choice when connecting to a receiver or inte- grated amplifier that lacks a line level subwoofer jack or
LINE IN
“LINE IN” (line level) connections are often the best choice when connecting the subwoofer to a system comprised of a separate
HI LEVEL SPEAKER WIRE CONNECTIONS
About Speaker Wire Connections
When making any type of speaker wire connection be sure to observe proper polarity. Most speaker wire is
(+)and BLACK is negative
HI LEVEL IN
The “HI LEVEL IN” connections are hooked up to the main or front right and left speaker outputs of your amplifier. Use the same high quality speaker cable that you would run to your main speakers (consult your Klipsch dealer for recommendations). Be sure to observe proper polarity (+ to + and - to
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