Polk Audio LSiM - Manual (Page 10)

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Hookups, Preparation & Options
Wire Preparation
Follow the hookup directions included with your receiver/
amplifier. Strip 1/2" (12.7mm) of insulation from each of the
two conductors of the wire to expose the bare metal and
twist each of the individual conductors into single unfrayed
strands. Note that one of the terminals on the rear of each
speaker is red (+) and the other is black (–). Make certain
that you connect the wire from the positive (+) terminal
of your amplifier or receiver to the red (+) terminal on
your speaker and the wire from the negative (–) terminal
of your amplifier or receiver to the black (–) terminal on
your speaker. Most wire has some indicator (such as
color-coding, ribbing or writing) on one of the two
conductors to help you maintain consistency.
Binding Posts
To connect wire to the binding post, unscrew the binding
post cap and insert the bare wire into the hole near the
base of the binding post. Do not insert the insulated part
of the wire into the hole as this will not give you a good
connection. Tighten the binding post cap until it seats
firmly with the wire, but do not over tighten.
Connectors
You have several options when choosing connectors
for your speaker wires, and it’s really a matter of
personal preference. Three of the more commonly
used are banana plugs, spade lugs and bare wire.
If you know where you want to locate your speakers
and plan to set up your system and leave them there,
then bare wire will work fine. Just make sure there are
not stray strands of wire that could come into contact.
If you like to experiment with different speaker locations,
spade lugs or banana plugs offer more convenient options
when it comes to disconnecting and reconnecting wires.
Banana Plugs
LSiM binding posts have openings in the ends of their
caps to accept individual banana plugs. The binding
posts cannot accept dual banana plugs.
Loosen hex nut. Insert speaker wire
through hole.
Tighten hex nut. Do not insert insulated
section of speaker wire.
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