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TRADITIONAL CONNECTION METHOD
(PLEASE SEE DIAGRAM 4)
1) Using your choice of speaker wire and termination method, connect the
speaker cable (minding the positive and negative polarities), to the lower set
of connectors. Ensure the terminals are tight. The gold "shorting straps" that
connect the lower and upper connections must remain in place.
2) Repeat the procedure for the second speaker.
BI-WIRE METHOD (PLEASE SEE DIAGRAM 5)
This method involves using multiple cables and connectors, to access both sets
of terminals on the C-Series loudspeakers simultaneously. 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
NOTE: Before starting, remove the gold "shorting straps", which connect
the top and bottom set of input terminals. To remove the straps, loosen all
of the connectors and pull the straps away from the binding posts. Make
sure you put them in a safe place for future use.
1) Using your choice of speaker wire and termination method, connect one
speaker cable from the amplifier (minding the positive and negative
polarities) to the top set of connectors. Ensure the terminals are tight.
2) Next, connect the second cable, from the same channel of your amplifier to
the lower set of terminals.
3) Repeat the procedure for the second speaker.
BI-AMPLIFICATION METHOD
(Please see diagram 6)
This connection system involves the use of two separate two channel 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.
NOTE: Before starting, remove the gold "shorting straps", which connect
the top and bottom set of input terminals. To remove the straps, loosen all
of the connectors and pull the straps away from the binding posts. Make
sure you put them in a safe place for future use.
1) Using your choice of speaker wire and termination method, connect one
speaker cable from the amplifier (minding the positive and negative
polarities) to the top set of connectors. Ensure the terminals are tight.
2) Next, connect the second cable, from the amplifier's other channel to the
bottom set of terminals, again ensuring a tight connection.
3) Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the second speaker using the second amplifier.
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POSITIONING AND INSTALLING
YOUR SPEAKERS
LEFT AND RIGHT MAIN SPEAKERS
(C-50, C-100, C-200, C-300, C-500)
The main speakers are usually placed in the front of the room, on either side of
the TV or video projector. They should be placed a minimum of 6 feet apart,
and if the furniture placement allows, keep them at least 12 inches from all
walls. To calculate the best placement, measure the distance between the
speakers themselves and the listening position. Your distance from the speakers
should be roughly 1.5 times the distance the speakers are apart from each
other. For example: If the distance between each speaker and the listening
position is 9 feet, then the speakers should be 6 feet apart from one another.
This will provide excellent stereo separation and imaging for music playback.
This is just a starting point, the room's acoustics and furniture placement will
vary the placement of the speaker. Use your best judgment and experiment
with speaker placement. Slight adjustments can provide significant
improvements in performance.
C-50, C-100, C-200
The C-50, C-100, C-200 are designed to be used as a front left or right
speaker, or as a rear channel speaker. When installing the C-50, C-100 or
C-200 bookshelf speakers to a wall, there is an insert built into the back of the
speaker, located above the input terminals. The threaded insert is designed
specifically for the ENERGY ® Macromount™ bracket, which is available from
your local authorized ENERGY ® retailer. Please see diagram 7.
When the C-50, C-100 or C-200 are to be installed on a bookshelf or on a
stand, please attach the 4 rubber bumpers to the bottom of the speaker, as this
will protect both the mounting surface and the speaker from damage. Simply
peel the bumper off its sheet and stick it in place on the bottom of the speaker,
one bumper per corner. The rubber bumpers also help decouple the speaker
from the bookshelf or stand. Please see diagram 8.
C-C50, C-C100
When the C-C50 or C-C100 is used as a center speaker, it is ideally placed as
close to the center of the TV or video projector as possible. This is to ensure
that voices and all sounds come from the performer's placement on screen. This
may be on top, underneath, or on a shelf within a wall unit or other furniture.
Use the position that provides the best sound quality, but keep in mind safety
and room décor as well. The center channel works best when the front of the
speaker is flush with the TV, or the shelf it rests on. If the center speaker is
recessed in its placement, it will sound distant, and undefined in character.
Please see diagram 9.
When the C-C50, C-C100 are to be installed on top of a television, in a cabinet
or on a shelf, please attach the 4 rubber bumpers to the bottom of the speaker,
as this will protect both the mounting surface and the speaker from damage.
Simply peel the bumper off its sheet and stick one bumper in each corner on
the speaker. Please see diagram 8.
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