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Re: Center Speaker wiring
MarkSJohnson #244912 02/04/09 09:33 PM
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Re: Center Speaker wiring
Worfzara #244913 02/04/09 09:38 PM
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 Originally Posted By: Worfzara
Thanks Mark,

I was wondering if I could unplug the positive or negitive from the amp and put a volt meter to each wire at the other end. The one that registers juice would be the one plugged in. Would that work too?

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Actually if you unplug from the amp you would be getting no voltage/reading ;\)

Yes, you could check for the voltage at the speaker end with the wires off the speaker and a volt meter, this would give you the correct polarity, if a negative voltage shows up on the meter you know you are connecting the meter backwards.


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Re: Center Speaker wiring
jakewash #244915 02/04/09 09:44 PM
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Though your idea would still allow you to check for continuity with a multimeter....

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Re: Center Speaker wiring
MarkSJohnson #244916 02/04/09 09:50 PM
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Re: Center Speaker wiring
Ken.C #244921 02/04/09 10:20 PM
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Re: Center Speaker wiring
SirQuack #246229 02/11/09 02:12 AM
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You could disconnect amp & speaker. Then connect a 9 Volt battery at one end and check the other with a DC voltmeter to identify each wire.

Re: Center Speaker wiring
tomtuttle #246243 02/11/09 05:28 AM
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Re: Center Speaker wiring
Worfzara #246664 02/13/09 03:26 PM
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Another simple method to check for polarity is to use a AA battery. Disconnect the speaker wires from the amp, and connect the 1.5V AA battery to the 2 leads. If the woofer on the center speaker moves outward, the lead that was on the positive of the battery is the positive. If the woofer moves inward, the lead that was on the positive of the battery is the negative. Using a AA battery ensure the voltage going to the speaker is low enough to not cause any damage.

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