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Wire Gauge and Quality
The total wire resistance should be less than 10% of the speaker impedance.
Ifusing an 8 ohm speaker, your total wire resistance should be no more than 8
ohms. In simple terms, the extra resistance from the wire will have a very
negativeeffect on the sound quality of the speaker. The sound can be less
dynamic, definition of bass frequencies can be reduced, an in extreme cases,
the high frequencies can be attenuated. Amplifier power is also wasted in the
wire, reducing the maximum output level of the system. Please refer to the
following chart when deciding on the appropriate wire gauge.
Wire resistance in ohms vs. Length of cable run
Distance in Feet
20 gauge
18 gauge
16 gauge
14 gauge
12 gauge
10 gauge
Installation
1. Mark and cut the hole for the speaker using the included
cut out template.
2. Connect the speaker wire to the positive and negative push
terminals.
3. Insert the speaker in the hole and rotate to the correct
listening position.
4. Tighten each mount screw until the speaker is secured. Be
sure you DO NOT over tighten the mount screws.
Install the grill cover.
50'
100'
150'
200'
250'
300'
.86
1.73
2.59
3.45
4.32
5.18
.65
1.30
1.94
2.59
3.24
3.89
.43
.85
1.28
1.71
2.14
2.56
.27
.54
.81
1.08
1.35
1.62
.17
.34
.51
.68
.85
1.02
.11
.22
.33
.44
.56
.67
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