User Manual Q&AAnswer
Jan 25, 2025 - 01:41 AM
To connect your Polk Reserve R Series speakers to your audio system, follow these steps:
1. Wire Preparation: Strip 0.5” (12.7mm) of insulation from each of the two conductors of the wire to expose the bare metal and twist each of the individual conductors into single un-frayed strands.
2. Speaker Placement: Decide on the placement of your speakers in your room. Make sure to position them according to the recommended guidelines provided in the owner's manual for optimal sound quality.
3. Wiring: Connect the wire from the positive (+) terminal of your amplifier or receiver to the red (+) terminal on your speaker, and 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.
4. 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. Tighten the binding post cap until it seats firmly with the wire, but do not over tighten.
5. Connectors: You have several options when choosing connectors for your speaker wires, such as banana plugs, spade lugs, or bare wire. Choose the connector type that suits your preference and connect them to the binding posts on your speakers and amplifier or receiver.
6. Bi-Wiring (R700 only): If you have the R700 speakers, you have the option to bi-wire them for improved transparency. 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.
7. Bi-Amping (R700 only): 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. Remember to maintain correct wiring polarity (+ to +, - to -) in all connections.
8. Bass Management: If you are using your Reserve Series speakers with a receiver or processor employing bass management in a home theater setup, it is recommended to set the speakers to "small" when using a subwoofer and adjust the crossover frequency accordingly. Refer to the owner's manual of your receiver or processor for specific instructions on bass management settings.
By following these steps, you should be able to properly wire and connect your Polk Reserve R Series speakers to your audio system. For more detailed instructions and information, refer to the owner's manual provided with your speakers.
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