Linn LS500 - Manual (Page 8)

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CONFIGURATION
The Linn KABERs are an extremely versatile loudspeaker, and can be used
in a particularly wide range of configurations, each with a distinct performance
advantage. This makes it easy for you to develop your system over
its lifetime, without having to change any substantial component.
The configurations possible are:
- SINGLE-WIRED
- BI-WIRED
- TRI-WIRED
- BI-AMPLIFIED
- TRI-AMPLIFIED
- TRI-AMPLIFIED AKTIV (dealer install only)
KABERs are supplied configured for use in TRI-WIRED mode. The configuration
can be altered by removing or inserting linking plates as appropriate on the
terminal panel at the rear of the loudspeaker.
BI/TRI-WIRING
The subjective performance of a loudspeaker can be improved by
having a separate cable for each crossover/driver section. This reduces
inter-modulation effects and is particularly noticeable between extreme bass,
where the currents are very large, and treble where the currents are very
small. The KABER may be Bi or Tri-wired. In both cases the extra cost of
loudspeaker cable is justified by the improved performance.
BI/TRI-AMPING
For further enhanced performance you can go one step beyond Bi/Tri-wiring
and use either two amplifiers, one for bass and midrange (in which case these
will benefit from Bi-wiring) and the other for treble, or three amplifiers, one for
each section.