How Do You Install 18-Gauge Speaker Wire To A Curtis Surround Sound System?
An 18-gauge speaker wire is a medium-duty audio cable for connecting loudspeakers to a receiver over a distance of about 10 feet when the receiver and connected speakers are rated at a load of 8 ohms. A Curtis Surround Sound audio-video receiver is rated at 8 ohms with the connected speaker package that comes with the system, so 18-gauge wire is an ideal solution for connecting speakers placed within 10 feet of the receiver. Speaker wire gauges refer to the diameter of the wire. The smaller the number, the larger the gauge. Cut a length of 18-gauge wire long enough to reach from the speaker to the Curtis AV receiver. Strip 1/2 inch of insulation from the two strands on each end of the wire. Attach the red strand to the red (positive) terminal on the receiver by lifting the red clip to reveal a hole underneath for the wire. Release the clip to secure the wire to the terminal. Connect the other wire to the hole beneath the black clip on the negative terminal. Connect the other end of the
