User Manual Q&AAnswer
Dec 29, 2024 - 05:10 AM
To connect the Polk ES50 Signature Elite Tower Speaker to your system, follow these steps:
1. Wire Preparation: Strip 1/2" (12.7mm) of insulation from each of the two conductors of the wire to expose the bare metal. Twist each of the individual conductors into single unfrayed strands.
2. Speaker Wire Connection: Connect the wire from the positive (+) terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the red (+) terminal on your speaker. Connect the wire from the negative (-) terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the black (-) terminal on your speaker. Make sure to maintain consistency with the wire connections.
3. Binding Posts: To connect the 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. Tighten the binding post cap until it seats firmly with the wire, but do not over tighten.
4. Connectors: You have several options when choosing connectors for your speaker wires, such as banana plugs, spade lugs, or bare wire. Choose the option that suits your preference. If using banana plugs, carefully pry out the binding post plugs to expose the banana plug holes. The binding posts can accept dual banana plugs.
5. Bi-Wiring (S60, S55, S50 Towers): Bi-wiring can provide noticeable improvements in the overall transparency of your loudspeakers. After removing the jumpers, run separate speaker wires to the low and high frequency drivers from a single amplifier. Connect one set of speaker wires to the upper terminals on each speaker and one set of wires to the lower terminals. Connect the other ends of both wire sets to the same amplifier outputs.
6. Bi-Amping (S60, S55, S50 Towers): Bi-amping allows you to use separate amplifiers for the high and low frequency sections of your loudspeaker for greater dynamic range and lower distortion. After removing the jumpers, connect the speaker wires from the high frequency amplifier outputs to the upper set of terminal posts on each speaker. Follow the same procedure for connecting the low frequency amplifier outputs to the lower set of terminals. Maintain correct wiring polarity (+ to +, - to -) in all connections.
Make sure to refer to the Polk ES50 Signature Elite Tower Speaker User Guide for more detailed instructions and illustrations.
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