I do not see the binding posts...can you bi-amp wire these speakers? Or do they just require a line level out for sub, (1) +/- speaker wire and power?
186539
Each speaker has a power cord to power the sub. Otherwise they connect like a regular speaker with regular pos/neg wire. Each has a volume control for the sub to adjust to your particular stereo.
186540
There is only a positive and negative hook up for each speaker. They accept a banana clip or they unscrew to accept a smaller wire adapter. I hooked my front speaker wires to them and plugged them in. The base adjust on a dial. Really like these speakers. Read my post on reviews to help you set them up. Thanks-Peter
186541
This website might help. Since there are no binding post you might want to try some of the solutions offered there. http://www.avsforum.com/t/1492314/question-on-bi-amping
1018243
I had to "modify" the cable from the sub woofer output jack to slip on fittings on the speakers. It isn't a poweed sub but really sounds good. Can't remember if the speaker came with a cable but don't think so. Your stereo should have a cable for a sub. Hope this helps?
1692050
Stock wires ok but if you plan on running these speakers with an amp I would consider upgrading the wire. These speakers are hungry for power and perform much better when you give it to them. I have mine hooked to a Pioneer amp that provides about 250 watts per channel and these speakers pump without any distortion.
145043
My sub-woofer has some spring terminals for connecting ordinary wires that are labeled "high level in", you would simply connect these in parallel with your 'old fashioned speakers'. My system had line level connections, so I didn't do it that way, but you would need to. High level simply means the level that you need to drive your speakers in. Having read the other reply, I do not see the need for any special wire, just ordinary speaker wire. I do not mean to demean the other respondent. The wires do not even have to be large diameter, though that would do no harm. They do not really need to carry much current, only the signal to drive the internal amplifier in your SW-8.
1061628
If you want a high quality sound you have to use USB which pretty much eliminates any option for a subwoofer connection from what I have found in my research. This is by far the worst part of owning these speakers. I am planning to open the speakers and wire an output from the powered outputs and custom wire an output for a sub due to this glaring deficiency. That or sell the speakers and buy some with a sub output.
1514535
They are passive speakers, so they are neither 120 or 220 compatible. You need a separate amp to run them.
810862
I've been happy with wiring the second inputs separately on the big L and R speakers and using that for the low end, but I'm also not a major bass-head. I'd suggest trying that first and then if you feel you need to add a sub, do it.
2230271
Some Receivers/Amps allow you to Bi-Amp. So you can connect one set of wires to the top and one set of wires to the bottom. This separates the Highs and Mids from the Base and produces a somewhat clearer sound. But if you don't plan to bi-amp, then just connect your speaker wire on any pair. You'll notice there is a flat gold-colored piece of metal that connects the two sets and it works fine that way as well.
1138863
You have to have output from the speaker ourtputs off the radio or audio source you are connecting to these speakers what are you hooking these speakers too I've have many pairs of these and am running 400 watts from my sports car radio too but don't run the 250 or 125 bass controls from equalizer too high if you are running over 400 watts or you will blow the woofer speaker section out of these speakers
538689
Hello...these speakers require wires. I use them as surrounds in my 7.1 system. They are very good.
2181437
From my understanding this is for bi-amping. I own a set of them though and they come with a bracket that bridges the posts so that you can use them normally. Basically if you intend to use these with any normal surround setup you should just leave them the way they come with that bracket and they sound absolutely amazing.
2233060
I'm reading through the manual in anticipation of mine arriving, and it looks like you can wire them separately. The complexity comes from the fact that there appear to be two separate drivers in the speaker enclosure, but you only have a single center channel out of the receiver. The simple way to go is to only drive one of the speakers, and ignore the second driver in the enclosure. If you want to be adventurous, you could think about wiring the two speakers in parallel. The drivers appear to be 8ohm, so two wired in parallel would show a 4ohm load to the receiver. If the receiver is rated to handle a 4 ohm load, then you should be good to go. If, on the other hand you were to wire them in series, you would get a 16 ohm load, which would be easier for the receiver to drive, but would probably be too quiet. Good Luck
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My sub-woofer has some spring terminals for connecting ordinary wires that are labeled "high level in", you would simply connect these in parallel with your 'old fashioned speakers'. My system had line level connections, so I didn't do it that way, but you would need to. High level simply means the level that you need to drive your speakers in. Having read the other reply, I do not see the need for any special wire, just ordinary speaker wire. I do not mean to demean the other respondent. The wires do not even have to be large diameter, though that would do no harm. They do not really need to carry much current, only the signal to drive the internal amplifier in your SW-8. My sub-woofer has some spring terminals for connecting ordinary wires that are labeled "high level in", you would simply connect these in parallel with your 'old fashioned speakers'. My system had line level connections, so I didn't do it that way, but you would need to. High level simply means the level that you need to drive your speakers in. Having read the other reply, I do not see the need for any special wire, just ordinary speaker wire. I do not mean to demean the other respondent. The wires do not even have to be large diameter, though that would do no harm. They do not... » Read More My sub-woofer has some spring terminals for connecting ordinary wires that are labeled "high level in", you would simply connect these in parallel with your 'old fashioned speakers'. My system had line level connections, so I didn't do it that way, but you would need to. High level simply means the level that you need to drive your speakers in. Having read the other reply, I do not see the need for any special wire, just ordinary speaker wire. I do not mean to demean the other respondent. The wires do not even have to be large diameter, though that would do no harm. They do not really need to carry much current, only the signal to drive the internal amplifier in your SW-8. « Show Less
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No. They require an amp and normal speaker wires. For best results you will also want a subwoofer.
1167940
Typically anything with binding posts is able to accept both wires and banana plugs but I don't remember. I bought these speakers because a client HAD TO HAVE BOSE but I normally don't recommend or install Bose. I only use them when you already have 5 and need a sixth one or when you have several speakers and one is broken or needs repair.
1602896
I actually just wired it into the B Channel connections and have had no problems...works great and that was the easiest way of wiring it. so, my speakers are in the A, the sub is in the B and I just flip the switch to A&B.; Hope that helps.
1075647
Wire your speakers normal. But drop the resistance on the sub. It should push it no problem