WIRINGTHE SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: Make sure all equipment is turned off before making
any connections.
RED = +
For speaker connections, use a minimum #16-gauge speaker
wire with polarity coding.The side of the wire with a ridge orBLACK = �
other coding is usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +).
. LOOSEN TERMINALS
Heavier-gauge wire should be used when more than 50 feet of
. INSERT BARE END;
speaker wire is required.The wire channels on the rear of theTIGHTEN TERMINALS
Infinity Alpha 25ES will accommodate most types of 14- to 18-
gauge wire.
NO STRIPE = �STRIPE = +
NOTE: If desired, consult your local Infinity dealer about speaker
wire and connection options.
FIGURE 8� This example shows how to connect bare wires to
the terminals.Banana plugs may also be inserted directly into
The speakers have coded terminals that accept a variety of wire
the rear of the connector.
connectors.The most common connection is shown in Figure 8.
NOTE: Banana plugs will protrude past the speaker enclosure,
To ensure proper polarity, connect each + terminal on the backrequiring a small cutout in the wall behind the speaker. Speaker
of the amplifier or receiver to the respective + (red) terminal onwire may be run through this hole as well.
each speaker, as shown in Figure 9. Connect the � (black)
terminals in a similar way. See the ownerOs guides that were
included with your amplifier or receiver to confirm connection
(one channel shown)
procedures.
IMPORTANT: Do not reverse polarities (i.e.,+ to � or � to +)
when making connections.Doing so will cause poor imaging and
diminished bass response.
Receiver or
AmplifierBLACKRED
(rear view)
+N
N+
Speaker (rear view)
FIGURE 9� Wiring diagram shows polarity connections for
one channel.
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