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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER
For satisfactory performance, we recommend using a surround amplifi er with a power rating of
10 to 150 watts. Curiously, most loudspeakers are not damaged by large amplifi ers, but rather
by small amplifi ers. If your system is playing loud music, a small amplifi er will run out of power
very quickly and can create damaging "clipping" distortions. A more powerful amplifi er will play at
the same volume without distorting. See OPERATION on page 10 for more information about
amplifi er clipping distortion.
LOUDSPEAKER WIRE
Use 2-conductor loudspeaker wire when connecting loudspeakers to your receiver or amplifi er. For
most applications, we recommend using 16- or 18-gauge wire. For wiring runs longer than 80 feet,
we recommend 14-gauge wire. The HDLCRbx's gold-plated, fi ve-way binding posts will accommo-
date up to 12-gauge wire directly. Larger sizes can be accommodated via pin connectors.
NOTE: THE HDLCR
BX
SEVERAL DIFFERENT WAYS (E.G., BANANA PLUGS, SPADE TERMINALS, AND DIRECT WIRING).
When running wire inside walls or ceilings, use special jacketed cable (CL-2 or CL-3) to protect the
wire and for fi re prevention. In some areas, conduit is also required. For a trouble-free installation,
low-voltage wire such as loudspeaker wire must be run in accordance with the National Electri-
cal Code and any applicable provisions of the local building code. If you are unsure of the correct
installation techniques, wire jacket, or type of conduit to use, consult a professional audio/video
installer, building contractor, or the local building and inspection department.
NILES AUDIO CORPORATION – 1-800-BUY-HIFI – 305-238-4373
FEATURES GOLD-PLATED, FIVE-WAY BINDING POSTS THAT CAN BE CONNECTED IN
TECH TIP
Wire size is expressed by its AWG (American
Wire Gauge) number – the lower the number,
the larger the wire. For example, 12 AWG is
physically larger than 14 AWG.
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