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PREPARATION / WIRING INFO
Speaker Wire
What kind to use: We recommend using
premium, CL-2 rated, 16 to 14 gauge multi-
stranded wiring for amplifier-to-speaker
connections.
Selecting the proper gauge: Gauge
relates to the size of the wire. The bigger
the gauge, the smaller the wire diameter.
The wire gauge needed is determined
by the distance between your amplifier/
receiver and the speakers. The longer the
wire run, the heavier the gauge needed. for
wire runs up to 150' , use at least 16 gauge
wire. For runs100' to 200' , use at least 14
gauge.
Note: Each speaker wire is like 2 wires
in one. It is important that your wiring
process has the same + and - relationship
between your amp and your speakers
for best musical performance. Keeping
your speaker connections consistent.
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
Russound Architectural Series of In-Ceiling and In-Wall Loudspeakers
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Installation Tips:
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If installing these speakers in a drop
ceiling, keep in mind that T-bar or "drop
ceilings" have thin fiberboard panels
which can buzz or vibrate. If needed,
reinforce the drop-in panel with wood
or particle board.
Some ceilings have pipes, ducts or AC
wiring in the area. Local building codes
may dictate the type of wire you need
to use. Only wire that is rated for use in
walls/ceilings should be used for that
purpose.
Speaker Wire Paths
Avoid running speaker wires close
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to house electrical wiring for any
distance. If you have to run them to
the same locations, leave two feet
between the wiring. Speaker wires
should cross electrical wiring at a 90°
angle.
Label speaker wires at each end with
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Left and Right and room location.
Impedance Matching for Amplifiers
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and Speakers
Not all amps/receivers can safely
operate two sets of speakers at once.
If you want to use more than one pair
of speakers at a time, consider the
speaker's impedance and the rating
of the amp / receiver you're using.
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