Leviton AESS5 - Manual (Page 4)

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
TURN OFF ALL POWER.
Speakers and electronics terminals have corresponding (+) and (–)
terminals. It is important to connect both speakers identically: (+) on
the speaker to (+) on the amplifier and (–) on the speaker to (–) on the
amplifier. Wiring “out of phase” results in thin sound, weak bass and a
poor stereo image. The side of the wire with a ridge or other coding is
usually considered positive polarity (i.e., +). Also, consult the ownerʼs
manuals that were included with your amplifier or receiver to confirm
connection procedures.
With the advent of multichannel surround sound systems, connecting all
of the speakers in your system with the correct polarity remains equally
important in order to preserve the proper ambience and directionality of
the program material.
WIRE LENGTH RECOMMENDED SIZE
Up to 20 ft. 16 gauge
Up to 30 ft. 14 gauge
Greater than 30 ft. 12 gauge
4
Press Tab
and Hold
Insert Bare
End; Release
Tab
Stripe = +
Speaker Wire
Output
One Channel Shown
Black = –
red = +
Receiver or Amplifier
(rear view)
Black = – Red = –
No
Stripe = –
– +