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Figure 12 Bi-Amp Connecting MethodBi-Amping Connections
AMPThe optimal method of powering the Century Gold system is with
NORMAL/BI-WIRE
JBL INC8500 BORPORALBOA BLATEDtwo ampliŢers, one for low frequencies and one for the mid/high frequencies.VD. NORTHRIDGE, CA USA
HIGH FREQUENCYIt is necessary to use a high-quality active crossover module. Since each
LOW FREQUENCY
ampliŢer only drives a limited frequency range, this method allows the
user to select ampliŢers with the desired sonic character for low and
high frequencies.
Make sure that the input sensitivity of each of the ampliŢers is the same,
Figure 12a Bi-Amp Switch Setting
or that input level controls are provided to maintain the proper low-to-
mid/high balance. If two identical stereo ampliŢers are used, one may be
BI-AMPlocated near each loudspeaker to drive low and mid/high frequency
BATTERY
NORMAL/
BI-WIREsections through short wire runs.
The external Ostrapping bars� that normally connect the Century
No.
GoldOslow-frequency and high-frequency terminals must be removed
before bi-amping.
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To remove the shorting straps, simply loosen and slide the bars off to the
side (Figure 11).
If the system is wired in the bi-amp method, set the Bi-Amp/Normal
switch to the Bi-Amp position (Figure 12 and Figure 12a). |
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