Cambridge SoundWorks 3 User Guide

4

Speaker Hook-Up

After you have determined
placement (page 3 - 4), it’s time to
connect your speakers to the
receiver or amplifier. Use at least
16-gauge stranded copper wire for
runs of up to 25 feet, and heavier
gauge for longer runs.

Preparing
Speaker Wires

•

Use a wire cutter/stripper to cut
speaker wire into appropriate
lengths.

•

Separate the individual leads for
a distance of one inch (see E,
below) at both ends of the wires.

•

Strip 

1

/

2

 inch of insulation from

each individual lead end at both
ends of the wires. Be careful not
to cut through the wire strands.

•

Twist the bare wire strands
tightly together (see F, below). Be
sure that there are no loose
strands (see G, below).

1"