The 4344MkII loudspeakers can be connected by one of several meth-ods. The binding posts on the rear panel of the 4344MkII will acceptmost types of audio cable and connectors, including banana plugs andbare wire (Figure 3). Follow the hookup method that best describes yoursystem.1. For each channel, connect the red (+) terminal on the4344MkII to the red (+) terminal on your amplifier.2. For each channel, connect the black (–) terminal on the4344MkII to the black (–) terminal on the amplifier.Connecting the systems in this manner ensures that they will operate inphase; that is, they will work together rather than in opposition.Connecting the speaker system out of phase will not cause damage butwill adversely affect the speaker’s sound.No.9Speaker ConnectionsLOW FREQUENCYHIGH FREQUENCYLOW FREQUENCYJBL INCORPORATED8500 BALBOA BLVD. NORTHRIDGE, CA USAHIGH FREQUENCYJBL INCORPORATED8500 BALBOA BLVD. NORTHRIDGE, CA USAFigure 3 ConnectionsBanana/SpadeConnecting MethodBare WireConnecting MethodLOW FREQUENCYHIGH FREQUENCYJBL INCORPORATED8500 BALBOA BLVD. NORTHRIDGE, CA USAFigure 4 StandardConnecting MethodStandard Connections (Figure 4)4344 MK 11 Manual 7/21/98 3:18 PM Page 8