Speaker Connection - Russound XStream X5 Installation Manual

Speaker Connection

Speaker Output Connections
CAUTION:
Do not connect L- and R- together. Use four-conductor cable and wire each ground individually. Do not use
a common ground. Shorting between terminals will cause damage to the digital amplifier.
The XStream™ X5 supports speaker outputs for one room of audio. The 50 watt per channel stereo speaker
level outputs have high-current two-channel digital amplifiers. Each speaker connection requires a 4 to
8-ohm load.
The speakers connect to the XStream™ X5 using the supplied modular snap speaker connector. Each of
these color coded connectors is designated for the speaker pair connected in that room. Strip 1 to 2 inches
(2.5 to 5 cm) off the end of each speaker cable jacket. Then strip 1/4 inch (0.7 cm) of insulation off each wire.
Twist the speaker wire strands together so there are no strands separated from the bundle.
Lift the lever for each connection until it's fully open and insert the proper speaker wire, matching polarity
for all four wires. Snap the lever down. 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.
Insert the modular connector into its designated output on the back of the XStream™ X5.
The XStream™ X5 has RCA line outs for expansion. Use the RCA outputs to connect A-BUS hubs, larger
amplifiers or multichannel amplifiers. These connections are set as fixed or variable output through SCS
software.
The X5 also offers a subwoofer output connection. This connection is crossover at 120Hz and is used with
active subwoofers when more bass is desired
RCA Cable
Snap Speaker Connector
(detachable)
RCA Cable
Speaker Cable
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