Amplifier to Loudspeaker Connection
The Connoisseur Series and Pro 4.5 loudspeakers utilize two sets of binding posts.The
upper set is for high frequencies and the lower set for lower frequencies. Bi-amp/bi-wire
allows three different wiring options.
1) Conventional Hook-up
- You will note shorting straps have been installed.
(see figure 2) - Positive (+) to Positive, Negative (-) to Negative. Connect speaker
wire from the red positive (+) terminal on amplifier to upper positive terminal on
speaker. Connect black negative (-) terminal from amplifier to upper negative
terminal on speaker.
2) Bi-Wire Hook-up
- Remove shorting straps. Use two dual conductor cables; one
cable for low frequencies and one cable for high frequencies. Separate connections
are made between the power amplifier to the low frequencies binding posts on the
speaker and from the power amplifier to the high frequency binding posts.This
allows you to choose separate wires that are best suited for the low or high
frequencies. (see figure 3)
3) Combination Bi-Amp/Bi-Wire Hook up
- This method uses separate
amplifiers for the low frequency section and high frequency section of the speaker.
This dramatically improves musicality.The amplifier’s gains and the phase relationship
of the amplifier’s input to output must be identical. (see figure 4)
Care of Finish
Your
Energy
speakers are attractively finished and should be gently wiped clean, from
time to time, with a damp cloth to remove any dust or stains.
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