SPEAKER PLACEMENTProper placement of the speak-ers is an important step inobtaining the most realisticsoundstage possible. Theserecommendations are for theoptimum placement of the loud-speakers. Use these placementrecommendations as a guide.Slight variations will not dimin-ish your listening pleasure.All of the Northridge E Seriesloudspeakers referred to in thisguide are video-shielded andcan safely be placed near atelevision.CONNECTION TIPSSpeakers and electronics termi-nals have corresponding posi-tive (+) and negative (–) termi-nals. It is important to connectboth speakers identically: posi-tive (+) on the speaker to posi-tive (+) on the amplifier andnegative (–) on the speaker tonegative (–) on the amplifier.Wiring “out of phase” resultsin thin sound, weak bass anda poor stereo image.With the advent of multichannelsurround sound systems, con-necting all of the speakers inyour system with the correctpolarity remains as important asever in order to preserve theproper ambience and direction-ality of the program material.To use the binding-post speakerterminals, unscrew the coloredcollar until the pass-throughhole in the center post is visibleunder the collar. Insert the bareend of the wire through thishole; then screw the collardown until the connection istight.The hole in the center of eachcollar is intended for use withbanana-type connectors. Tocomply with European CEcertification, these holes areblocked with plastic inserts atthe point of manufacture.To usebanana-type connectorsrequires the removal of theinserts. Do not remove theseinserts if you are using theproduct in an area covered bythe European CE certification.SPEAKER CONNECTIONS– +– +– +Receiver Speaker OutputsLEFTLEFTRIGHTRIGHT– +40o – 60oMODELS: E10, E20 MODEL: EC25As front speakers(0–0,6m)The EC25 center channel loud-speaker is designed to comple-ment all of the Northridge ESeries loudspeakers. It is theideal way to re-create the cine-matic experience in your home.MODELS: E10, E20, EC25Place pads hereThe supplied self-adhesiverubber feet may be attached tothe bottom corners of yourspeakers to protect yourfurniture.MODELS: E10, E20(1,5–1,8m)MODEL: EC25ReceiverSpeaker Outputs– +CENTERCENTER– +As surround speakers