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WIRING INFO - 6 OHM OPERATION
Speaker cable
The amount of wire needed varies with speaker placement.
Label speaker wires with left, right, and location.
Use Russound AW series speaker cable or any reputable brand
of 16 to 12 gauge multi-stranded wiring for amplifier- to-
speaker connections.
Wire is measured in gauges: the greater the number, the
smaller the wire. The gauge of wire needed is determined by
the distance between the amplifier/receiver and the speakers.
The longer the run, the heavier the gauge needed. Use the
following chart as a guide:
Length
Minimum Gauge
0' to 100'
50' to 150'
100' to 200'
The standard colors on the terminals are red Positive (+) and
black Negative (-). If the wire has transparent insulation, one
conductor will be copper-colored (+) and the other silver-
colored (-). If the wire has an opaque insulation, the conductors
are differentiated by a series of ribs or grooves, a stripe, or
dotted line on one conductor. Use and mark these as the
Positive (+) conductor.
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Typical usage of speaker wire conductors
Tap Setting Knob
When using the AW70V6 speakers with a low impedance
system (such as with a 4Ω or 8Ω amplifier or receiver), make
sure that the tap setting switch is set to the 6Ω position. This is
the only appropriate setting when using the AW70V6 speakers
with a low impedance amplifier.
Prewiring
Run a separate 2-conductor stranded copper speaker cable of
at least 16 AWG (1.5 mm) from the amplifier to each speaker. Be
sure to use cable with the appropriate fire resistance rating for
the application.
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When running a speaker cable parallel to an AC power cable,
keep them at least 12 inches (30 cm) apart to minimize
electromagnetic interference. If the speaker cables must cross
AC wiring, cross them at right angles.
Leave about 2 feet (0.6 m) of cable at each end for connecting
to the speakers and amplifier. Label the cables so you will
know which cable connects to each keypad or amplifier output
channel.
• Avoid running speaker wires close to house electrical wiring
for any distance. If you have to run them parallel, leave two
feet between the wiring. Speaker wires should cross AC
lines at a 90° angle.
• The entire path between speakers and amplifier should
be clear and unobstructed. Confirm the placement for the
wall port close to the intended location of the amplifier or
receiver.
• Label speaker wires at each end with left and right and
location.
Impedance matching for amplifiers and speakers
If you intend to use more than one pair of speakers at a time it's
important to consider both the impedance of the speakers and
the capabilities of the amplifier or receiver. Not all amplifiers or
receivers can safely operate two sets of speakers at once.
Connecting the speaker
1. Strip 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) off the end of the cable
jacket. Then strip ½ inch (1.3 cm) of insulation off each wire.
2. Twist the wire strands together so there are no strands
separated from the bundle.
3. Connect the wires to the speaker terminals, being sure to
observe proper polarity. For standard speaker cable with red
and black wires, connect the red wire to the red positive (+)
terminal and the black wire to the black negative (–) terminal.
Note: Some speaker cables may have other ways of
designating polarity. Cable with a clear jacket has a copper-
colored wire for positive and a silver-colored wire for negative.
In a cable with white and black wires, the white is positive and
the black is negative. Cable with both wires the same color may
have grooves, ribs, or stripes on the positive wire.
4. Check to make sure there are no stray strands of wire
outside the terminals. If there are, remove the wire, twist the
strands together, and reconnect the wire to the terminal.
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