LOUDSPEAKERS
Check the impedance of your speakers. You can use types with an impedance of between 4 and 8 Ohms.
The red coloured speaker terminals are positive (+) and the black speaker terminals are negative (-). Make sure the correct polarity is maintained at each speaker connector or the sound can become weak and “phasey” with little bass.
USING BARE WIRE CONNECTIONS
Prepare the speaker cords for connection by stripping off approximately 10mm (3/8”) or less of the outer insulation. More than 10mm could cause a short circuit. Twist the wires tightly together so there are no loose ends. Unscrew the speaker terminal, insert the speaker cable, tighten the terminal and secure the cable.
Note: All connections are made using standard loudspeaker cable.
USING BANANA PLUGS
We recommend using Banana plugs with our units to establish a secure connection and ensure there are no loose strands of wire that may cause unwanted noise or interference.
Once you have stripped the outer insulation of the cable and twisted the wires as indicated below, securely connect these to your banana plugs and push the plug in as far as possible without applying excessive force.
Note: When using a banana plug, make sure the speaker terminals are completely tightened before inserting the plug.
BASIC CONNECTIONS
The analogue inputs are to be connected to the Pre-Outs of a Preamplifier or Integrated amp. The diagrams below show the basic connection from a Preamplifier.
Unbalanced input:
Using RCA cables will enable an unbalanced analogue connection to your EDGE W.
If using RCA cables, ensure the ‘Unbalanced’ switch on your EDGE W is selected.
Balanced input:
Using XLR cables will enable a balanced analogue connection to your EDGE W. This will provide a cleaner signal path compared to an RCA unbalanced connection, especially over longer cable lengths, however the increase in audio quality they provide is subjective when used over shorter lengths.
If using XLR cables, ensure the ‘Balanced’ switch on your EDGE W is selected.
ANALOGUE OUTPUTS
The output connections remain active at all times which means there are a few uses for these connections that can enable you to get even more from your system.
Any component or device connected to the EDGE W's outputs will follow the volume commands of the preamplifier, to ensure the volume increases/decreases in sync.
Subwoofer:
Although the EDGE W does not contain a dedicated subwoofer output, a subwoofer can be connected from either of the unbalanced RCA Pre-Outputs to the corresponding inputs on the rear of your powered sub.
BI-AMPING
Bi-amping allows you to drive the high and mid frequencies of your speakers from one power amp, and the low frequencies of your speakers from a second power amp.
The diagram below shows how to bi-amp a pair of EDGE W's connected to an EDGE NQ using a balanced connection.
