7.1 speakers and center speaker identification

I am trying to set up my speaker system again after moving despite the difference of wattage between the two front speakers and the center speakers I can not tell them apart for proper speaker configuration. How can I tell the difference between the 20 watt center speaker and the 8 watt front speakers?

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The T7900s come with a cable which has 3 jacks which go into your soundcard and 4 jacks which goes into the T7900s. I think you've the 4 ends which go into your speakers the wrong way around. Try connecting them differently.

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