McIntosh XLS320 - Manual (Page 21)

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How to Connect the XLS320 Loudspeakers
Connection for use with a High Power
Amplifier (optional setting)
Preparing Hookup Cables
The McIntosh Loudspeaker Systems utilize binding posts
for speaker wire connections. Prepare the Loudspeaker
Hookup Cables that attach to the Power Amplifier Output
Terminals:
Bare wire cable ends:
Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable
ends, refer to figures 43, 44 and 45. If the cable is
stranded, care-
fully twist the
strands to-
gether as
tightly as pos-
sible.
Note: If desired, the twisted ends can be tinned with
solder to keep the strands together and/or attach a
spade lug.
Spade lug or prepared wire connection:
Insert the spade lug connector or prepared section of
the cable end into the terminal side access hole, and
tighten the
terminal
cap until
the cable
is firmly
clamped
into the terminal so the wires cannot slip out. Refer to
figures 46, 47 and 48.
Connections using a single Amplifier
1. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the COMmon
(Negative) Binding Post of the appropriate Amplifier
Channel to the Loudspeaker HIGH POWER
NEGATIVE (-) Binding Post.
2. Connect a Loudspeaker cable from the 8
S
(OHM) or Positive (+) Binding Post of the same
Amplifier Channel to the Loudspeaker HIGH
POWER POSITIVE (+) Binding Post.
Note: The HIGH POWER and LOW POWER
NEGATIVE (-) Binding Posts must have a
jumper installed between them.
3. Tighten all of the Loudspeaker and Amplifier Binding
Posts.
Note: The Low Frequency Response of a XLS320
Loudspeaker may be extended with the addition of
a Powered Subwoofer like the McIntosh XLS112 to
the Music/Home Theater System.
4. Connect the remaining Loudspeaker(s) and Amplifier
Channel(s) in the same manner.
Connection plate
Jumper
McIntosh Two Channel Power Amplifier