Speaker Connections; Installation - JBL Soundpoint SP5 Owner's Manual

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

CONNECTION TIPS
LEFT
LEFT
Front or Rear Speaker Outputs
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For model SP6CS, the terminals for
both the left and right channels will
be on the same loudspeaker.
WIRE LENGTH
Up to 20 ft.
Up to 30 ft.
Greater than 30 ft.

INSTALLATION

The SoundPoint Series in-wall
speakers were designed to be
easily installed. However, if you
are unsure of your ability to
properly install these loud-
speakers, please contact your
dealer or a qualified installer.
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The wires for both speakers
should be the same length. If
one speaker is placed closer to
the amplifier than the other,
hide the excess wire behind the
wall. Speakers and electronics
terminals have corresponding
(+) and (–) terminals. Most
RIGHT
RIGHT
RECOMMENDED SIZE
16 gauge
12 gauge
10 gauge
TOOLS NEEDED
Pencil
Measuring tape
Carpenter's level
manufacturers of speakers and
electronics, including JBL, use
red to denote the (+) terminal
and black for the (–) terminal. It
is important to connect both
speakers identically: (+) on the
speaker to (+) on the amplifier
and (–) on the speaker to (–) on
the amplifier. Wiring "out of
phase" results in thin sound,
weak bass and a poor stereo
image. With the advent of multi-
channel surround sound
systems, connecting all of the
speakers in your system with
the correct polarity remains
equally important in order to
preserve the proper ambience
and directionality of the
program material.
To use the push-type speaker
terminals, press the red (+) or
black (–) cap for the desired
terminal, insert the bare end of
the speaker wire into the hole
below the cap and release the
cap. Gently tug on the wire to
make sure that it is fully
inserted.
Phillips #2 screwdriver
Utility knife
Awl