How to Wire Speakers?

Turn off the amplifier or receiver

Identify the speaker terminals on the amplifier and speakers

Cut speaker wire to the needed length

Strip about 1/2 inch of insulation from each wire end

Match polarity: positive to positive, negative to negative

Connect the wire to the amplifier terminals

Connect the other end of the wire to the speaker terminals

Tighten terminals or secure the wire firmly

Repeat for each speaker

Check that no bare wire strands are touching other terminals

Turn on the amplifier or receiver

Test each speaker for sound

Adjust connections if a speaker is silent or out of phase

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