Pioneer XY series Installation Manual page 42

4 System Configuration
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Loudspeaker connections
WARNING: Ensure that cables compatible with both the specifications of the Power Amplifier and
Speaker are used.
Using wrong pinouts may cause damage to the speakers or occur accidents.
The XY Series are supplied as standard with Neutrik SpeakON™ NL4 connectors, wired pin 1+/1–.
It is recommended that the resistance of your cable be less than one tenth of the nominal system impedance.
Given below are the recommended maximum cable lengths for different cross-sections and impedances.
Conductor Cross Sectional Area
1.0mm
1.5mm
2.0mm
2.5mm
4.0mm
6.0mm
Pins 2+/2– on the Neutrik SpeakON™ connectors are wired together to allow link-through with 4-core cables.
XY-81/101/122/152
Maximum Recommended Cable Length
4 Ω
2
11m
2
17m
2
22m
2
29m
2
44m
2
66m
XY-115S/118S
8 Ω 16 Ω
22m 44m
34m 68m
44m 88m
58m 116m
88m 176m
132m 264m
XY-215S/218S