FM Series OwnerOs Manual 7/22/98 9:27 AM Page 3
two.Speaker Connections
Connection Tips
Wire LengthRecommended Size
Up to 20 ft.16 gauge
Up to 30 ft.12 gauge
Greater than 30 ft.10 gauge
The wires for both speakersSpeakers and electronics ter-
should be the same length. Ifminals have corresponding (+)
one speaker is placed closer toand (�) terminals. It is impor-
the amplifier than the other,tant to connect both speakers
hide the excess wire behind identically: (+) on the speaker
the wall.
to (+) on the amplifier and (�)
on the speaker to (�) on the
amplifier. Wiring Oout of phase�
results in thin sound, weak bass
and a poor stereo image.
FM52, FM62, FM82, FM65C
LEFTRIGHT
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LEFT RIGHT
Front or Rear Speaker Outputs
FM8SUB
The FM8SUB has two speakersatellite to the left channel ofwith your right satellite to the
connections. Connect one set ofyour amplifier. Connect theright channel of your amplifier.
terminals, along with your leftother set of terminals, along
Subwoofer
Left Satellite Connection (1) Connection (2)Right Satellite
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LEFT RIGHT
Front Speaker Outputs |