Thiel Audio Products CS7.2 - Manual (Page 7)

CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS
The CS7.2s’ input terminals are located on the bottom of the speaker near the back. Access is from the back with the
speaker in its normal upright position. Make sure that both connections are tight. It is best to turn the amplifier off
while connecting or disconnecting the speakers.
For proper performance, all speakers in the system must be wired in the same polarity. The speaker input
terminals are color coded for this purpose. The wire connected to the positive input terminal of each speaker,
marked with a red band, should be connected to the corresponding positive (+) output terminal of the amplifier. The
wire connected to the negative input terminal of each speaker, marked with a black band, should be connected to the
corresponding negative (–) output terminal of the amplifier. The speakers should be connected to the amplifier with
high quality cable to ensure minimal loss of power and proper control by the amplifier. If the speakers are being
connected to a vacuum tube amplifier with various impedance taps, the 4 ohm tap will probably give the best results.
Due to European CE regulations that do not permit banana plug type loudspeaker connections, we ship THIEL
speakers with removable plugs installed in the ends of the binding posts. If you wish to use banana plug type
connections, you may remove the black plastic plug inserted into the end of each metal binding post cap. To remove
the plug, use your fingernail to pry along the bottom edge of the plastic insert and lift out.
STABILIZER PINS
The speakers should be positioned before the stabilizer pins are
installed.
Speakers positioned on a soft or uneven surface are able to
rock slightly and will vibrate in reaction to forces the speaker
generates to move the driver diaphragms. (Every action has an
equal and opposite reaction.) This motion slightly reduces the
music’s clarity.
To eliminate this effect, the CS7.2s can be used with four
metal stabilizer pins on uneven surfaces or on carpeted floors to
provide a more solid footing. The points penetrate the carpet,
allowing the speaker to couple more firmly to the floor. If the
use of pointed pins is not desired on hard surfaces, the metal pin
sockets will provide some stabilization.
Two people are required to safely install the stabilizer pins.
To install:
• Position the speaker in the desired location.
• Tilt the speaker forward slightly so that the back of the
speaker is a few inches off the floor.
• Screw one pin into each of the two holes at the back
corners of the base. The pins should be screwed into the speaker until there is about 1 ⁄
4
" of thread remaining visible.
• Let the back of the speaker down and then tilt the speaker backward slightly so that the front is a few inches
off the floor and install the two front feet.
• With all four feet installed, the height of each foot should be adjusted so that the speaker stands firmly on the
floor without wobbling.
Please be cautioned that the stabilizer pins can be dangerous if not used with care. They will dent or punc-
ture hardwood floors and it is possible to damage carpets if the speakers are moved with the pointed feet in place.
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Input Terminals
Stabilizer Pins
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