How to Wire a Crown Amplifier

By Society & Culture & Entertainment Last updated Saturday, August/31/2024

Connect the Audio Device to the Amplifier

1). Determine the output connector type on your audio source by looking at the section labeled "output" on the back of the unit. Depending on the device, the connectors will be either RCA, XLR, 1/4 inch or bare wire terminals. When wiring for standard stereo operation, there will be one output for the left channel and one for the right channel.
2). Determine the amplifier's input connector type by looking at the section labeled "input" on the back of the unit. Depending on the amplifier model, the connectors will be either RCA, XLR, 1/4 inch or bare wire terminals. When wiring for standard stereo operation, there will be one input for the left channel and one for the right channel.
3). Connect one end of a shielded audio cable into the left channel output of the audio device and the other end into the left channel input of the amplifier. Repeat for the right channel of the device and amplifier.

1). Determine the output connector type of the amplifier by looking at the section labeled "output" on the back of the unit. Depending on the amplifier model, the connectors will be either RCA, XLR, 1/4 inch, bare wire terminals, banana plugs or Speakon connectors. When wiring for standard stereo operation, there will be one output for the left speaker and one for the right speaker.
2). Determine the input connector type of the speakers by looking at the input panel on the back of the units. Depending on the speaker model, the connectors will be either RCA, XLR, 1/4 inch, bare wire terminal, banana plug or Speakon connectors.
3). Connect one end of an unshielded audio cable into the left channel output of the amplifier and the other end into the input of the left speaker. Repeat for the right channel output into the remaining speaker.
4). Test for operation by turning on the power of the audio device and amplifier. Play recorded music or speak into a microphone while adjusting the volume controls on the amplifier and audio source until satisfactory volume level is reached. Check that both speakers are operational.