Boston Acoustics MCS 130 SURROUND - Manual (Page 4)

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Speaker Connections
After your speakers are properly placed, you are ready to wire your system. First, turn off all system power. We recommend
using 18-gauge (1.0 mm) or larger speaker wire for runs up to 25 feet (8m), and thicker 16-gauge (2.0 mm) or larger for longer
runs. Strip 1 ⁄
2
” (12mm) of insulation off the ends of each speaker cable to expose the two conductors and tightly twist the wire
strands. See the illustrations below for examples of how to connect the wires to the MCS series speakers.
For connection to your receiver, please refer to its owner’s manual.
IMPORTANT!
Be sure to observe polarities when making speaker connections. Connect each + terminal on the back of the amplifi er or
receiver to the respective + (red) terminal on each speaker. Connect the – (black) terminals in the same way. Failure to do so
can cause poor bass response and imaging. To avoid short circuits that may damage your equipment be careful not to let any
of the bare wires touch each other.
Speaker wires can be routed through the channels on the back
of the speaker and the holes in the feet
Be sure to maintain proper + and – polarity at all speaker wire connections
The MCS 130 Surround and
MCS 130 LCR speakers use fi ve-
way binding posts for speaker
wire connections
+ –
The MCS 100 Satellite speaker
uses push-to-connect terminals
for speaker wire connections
MCS 130 LCR (horizontal position) MCS 100 Satellite MCS 130 Surround