Available connections
Initial connections
The easiest way to think of the SBS is as speakers with built-in mono power amplifiers. This means you need to connect them to a pre-amplifier or processor with either RCA or XLR stereo outputs, the same way you would with a power amplifier. If you only have one source (with volume control), you can also connect the SBS directly to a source, for instance a network streamer. Your pre-amp or source also needs an additional pre-out or subwoofer output to enable you to connect your subwoofer(s). Using a Y-split is also possible if you only have one pre-out. If you use XLR connections and have dual subwoofers, you can also connect the subwoofers directly via the speakers using the XLR Through connection. See Subwoofer integration. If you need assistance with setting up your system, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help!Digital connection
If you connect digitally (AES or TOSLINK), both speakers will receive a stereo signal. Your SBS speakers are preconfigured as a L+R pair that will pick up the individual left or right channel.1
Find the left and right speaker
Inspect the serial number label on the rear of the speaker. The identical serial numbers will end with “L” and “R” respectively.
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Place the speakers
Place the speaker labeled “R” as the right speaker, and the speaker labeled “L” as the left speaker.