Connection instructions – Energy Speaker Systems 7AI User Manual

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Connection Instructions

The Connections for the Veritas

™

Series speakers are quite

similar to any standard speaker with bi-wire/ bi-amp

options. There are 4 Gold Plated Connectors on the rear

of the speaker enclosure, and although they look unique,

they are traditional in function.

TRADITIONAL
CONNECTION METHOD

Using your choice of bare wire, banana-type jacks, or

spade lugs, connect the speaker cable (minding the

positive and negative polarities), to the lower set of

connectors. Ensure the terminals are tight.

Repeat the procedure for the second speaker.

See Figure 3.

NOTE: Please ensure the positive and negative
terminals on the speaker match the positive and
negative terminals on the amplifier. Reversing these
will cause an abnormal sound, and a total
reduction of bass frequencies under normal
listening conditions.

BI-WIRE METHOD

This method involves using 2-channels of amplification,

with multiple cables and connectors, to access both sets

of terminals on the Veritas

™

Loudspeakers. The benefit of

bi-wiring is to reduce noise, and reduce the likelihood of

grounding problems, as you will have twice the thickness

of cable between the amp and speakers as the traditional

method would provide. For more details on the benefits

of bi-wiring, please discuss this with your authorized

ENERGY

retailer.

NOTE: Before starting, remove the gold straps,
which connect the top and bottom set of terminals.
To remove the straps, loosen the connectors, pull
the straps up, and then towards you through the
large hole. Make sure you put them in a safe place
for future use.

Using your choice of bare wire,

banana-type jacks, or spade lugs,

connect one speaker cable from

the amplifier (minding the

positive and negative polarities)

to the top set of connectors.

Ensure the terminals are tight.

Next, connect the second cable,

from the amplifier (same channel,

secondary connectors) to the

lower set of terminals on the

Veritas

™

speaker. See Figure 4.

NOTE: Notice the upper and
lower terminals accept the wire
from a different angle, this is to
simplify the connection process
by making access easier, and to
improve cosmetics by allowing
easier “dressing” of the cables.

BI-AMPLIFICATION METHOD

This connection system involves the use of two separate

amplifiers to power one set of speakers. The idea is to

have one stereo amplifier connected to one speaker, and

another identical amplifier powering the second speaker.

This is often referred to as “Vertical” Bi-amplification. It is

the only method ENERGY

recommends.

BI-AMPLIFICATION WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

Using your choice of bare wire, banana-type jacks, or

spade lugs, connect one speaker cable from the

amplifier (minding the positive and negative polarities)

to the top set of connectors. Ensure the terminals

are tight.

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VERITAS

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FIGURE 4

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FIGURE 3