Boston Acoustics CR6, CR7, CR8, CR9 User Manual

COMPACT REFERENCE SERIES

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THE COMPACT REFERENCE SERIES

The Compact Reference Series incorporates the highest quality materials, the latest acoustic technology, and new

state-of-the-art molding techniques, and are capable of unusually high performance. These speakers are fully

compatible with home theater systems. Each model features MagnaGuard

®

magnetic shielding. This ensures the

speaker

‘

s magnetic field will not distort the TV‘s image or damage the picture tube, allowing placement next to a

television or computer monitor.

HOW TO CONNECT YOUR SPEAKERS

Correctly wiring your speakers is important for achieving the best sound quality and a rich stereo image. Wiring

should take just a few minutes, but it

‘

s important to do it carefully, since incorrect wiring (such as reversed

connections) can result in a poor stereo soundstage or poor bass.

We recommend 18 gauge wire or thicker for runs up to 25 feet (8 meters) and 16 gauge wire or thicker for longer

runs. Separate the first few inches of the wire conductors. Strip off

1

/2-inch (12mm) of insulation from the ends of each

speaker wire to expose the two conductors and tightly twist the wire strands.

Using the five-way

binding posts:

The

binding posts permit

easy connection to

banana plugs, spade

lugs, and bare wire.

The metal surfaces are

plated with 24k gold

to prevent corrosion.

CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS

It is critical that your speakers are hooked up with similar polarity or “in phase.” A simple listening test will tell you if

the speakers are connected properly. Place the speakers face-to-face, as close as possible. While listening to music

with your amplifier set to MONO, reverse the connections at one speaker only. You’ll hear a dramatic change in

sound. The connection that yields the fuller bass and louder sound is the correct one.

Warning: To prevent electrical shock hazard, always switch off the amplifier or receiver when making connections to

the speaker.

HOOKUP

When making all connections, be sure to connect + to +

(red) and – to – (black). Connect the speaker terminals to

the amplifier speaker outputs.

Important: Typically, one side of

the wire is smooth. Connect this

side to the – (black) connection.

The other side has a rib or stripe.

Connect this to the + (red)

connection.

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Back of amplifier or receiver

Insert the wire into the hole and tighten.