1. Home
  2. Electronics & Gadgets
  3. Stereos

Connecting Speakers to a Receiver or Amplifier

By Gary Altunian, About.com

The first step is to determine where and how you will run the speaker wires from the receiver to the speakers. In most cases, the wires will run on the floor along the baseboards. Measure the distance between the receiver and speakers and make sure you have enough speaker wire.

Connect the left and right channel speaker wires to the ‘Main’ or ‘Front’ speaker outputs on the back panel of the receiver or amplifier, then run the wires to the terminals on the back of each speaker. Make sure you connect the left channel output of the receiver to the left channel speaker and the same for the right channel. Correct speaker phasing is very important for the best sound. Read more here about correct speaker phasing.

Explore Stereos
About.com Special Features

Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >

Sleek and trim or loaded with extras? Select the right smartphone for your lifestyle. More >

  1. Home
  2. Electronics & Gadgets
  3. Stereos
  4. How to Install and Connect
  5. How to Connect Speakers to a Receiver or Amplifier

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.