Channel Configurations
The Citation 5.1 may be used in a variety of configurations. Consult your
dealer or installer for advice on which may be best for your system and listening
requirements.
Four-Channel Operation
In multi-channel use such as a home theater system, the four channels may be
allocated in a variety of ways. In some applications, they will be used to drive the
left, center and right channel front speakers, with the fourth channel devoted to
a subwoofer. Although you may wish to power each subwoofer with a separate,
or even bridged amplifier channel, the exceptional power supply capability of
the 5.1 will also permit you to power the three front speakers as well as a pair
of subwoofers, provided that they are no less than 6 ohms each and they are
connected in parallel.
For systems using Citation or Fosgate•Audionics brand Dual Drive
™
surround
dipole speakers, the 5.1 may be used to power all four rear channels with a single
amplifier.
Three-Channel Operation
For installations where higher power is desired for a center channel speaker, the
5.1 may be operated in a three-channel mode. Left and right front channel feeds
are run through two unbridged channels, while the center channel is operated in
a bridged mode. This allows the greater output demands of a center channel to
be met, while still delivering power with headroom to spare for the left and right
channels.
In systems with conventional surround speakers, a three-channel application may
be to feed the two rear channels in an unbridged mode, while the remaining two
amplifier channels are bridged together to power a subwoofer.
Two-Channel Operation
The immense power capability of the Citation 5.1 allows it to be used in a dual
bridged mode as a conventional stereo amplifier. For critical music listening, this
will permit you to drive virtually any full range speaker in the largest home acousti-
cal and physical space, delivering classic two-channel stereo sound at its finest.
For home theater applications, the Citation 5.1 may be operated in a dual-bridged
mode to power two subwoofers in large room-size installations.
Caution: When used in the dual-bridged mode, the Citation 5.1 is capable of
very high peak current outputs. Please make certain that your speakers are capa-
ble of handling this level of power before using the amplifier in this mode.
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