Leviton AESS5 manual Speaker Connections, Wire Length, Recommended Size, Turn Off All Power

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

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Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (–) terminals. 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. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). Also, consult the ownerʼs manuals that were included with your amplifier or receiver to confirm connection procedures.

With the advent of multichannel 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.

Black = – Red = –

Insert Bare

End; Release

Tab

No

Stripe = –

Press Tab

and Hold

Stripe = +

Speaker Wire

Receiver or Amplifier

(rear view)

Output

One Channel Shown

Black = –	–	+
red = +

WIRE LENGTH	RECOMMENDED SIZE
Up to 20 ft.	16 gauge
Up to 30 ft.	14 gauge
Greater than 30 ft.	12 gauge

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