How to hook up Monitor 60's to a Pioneer VSX 921?

word2yamutha
word2yamutha Posts: 3
edited February 2012 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
Im a newbie at installing a home theater system and I'm confused about the the 2 inputs on the speakers. Im not sure how to hook it up to my receiver. As of right now these speakers are front but I only see 4 connections to them. Sorry for sounding like such a **** haha. Thanks
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,983
    edited February 2012
    Hook up to either the top or bottom set of posts, just make sure that the metal strap stays there connecting both sets of posts.
    HT SYSTEM-
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    SVS SB-2000
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    Polk FX500 surrounds

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  • word2yamutha
    word2yamutha Posts: 3
    edited February 2012
    ok I have a dumb question, but what is the point of having two sets of posts?
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited February 2012
    In case you want to bywire or byamp them. Top post goes to the hi end, bottom to the low end. So if you take the straps out, that will seperate them. Not recomended in yout case, do as tonyb says and your good to go.
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  • word2yamutha
    word2yamutha Posts: 3
    edited February 2012
    thanks for the help guys. It doesnt seem like there getting enough power from my receiver though. I figure each speaker is getting 110watts, correct? I originally wasnt going to buy this receiver or these speakers at first but it was a deal I couldnt pass up. I bought the speakers new 150 pair and the receiver was 200. They lack bass but I eventually well get a subwoofer.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,983
    edited February 2012
    Make sure the fronts are set to full range, or large, in the receiver settings since you don't have a sub yet.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • Waynesize
    Waynesize Posts: 62
    edited February 2012
    I have M60s hooked up to a VSX-821. Fronts set to "large" and sub set to "no". Lacked bass at first, but as they get broken in, the bass gets better. Give them some time to loosen up and they will sound better. Now, if I can just be patient and wait for the DSW PRO 550 to go on sale again:cheesygrin:
    Monitor 60 SeriesII
    Pioneer VSX-821
    DSW PRO 550wi
    Squeezebox Touch
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  • bansheesho
    bansheesho Posts: 227
    edited February 2012
    Keep an eye on newegg.com for the sub... I really like my 660wi, it hits really hard and makes movies incredible during explosions and stuff..

    If you don't know about it, check out camelegg.com to get price history on the products to make sure you are getting the best deal you can...

    660wi
    http://camelegg.com/product/N82E16882290227

    550wi
    http://camelegg.com/product/N82E16882290226

    Newegg has pretty good prices on both if you are patient.
    Pioneer SC-25 | Adcom GFA-555 | KEF q900 Front | KEF q600 Center | Polk Monitor 30 Rear | Polk CS2 Rear Surround | Polk DSWPRO 660wi sub
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