How do I add a second pair of speakers if...
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Thanks, Jim and yostie70!
I forgot to mention that i will stack the second pair onto the first pair, so I'll always be using both pairs at the same time. Seems like Jim's solution would work nicely for that arrangement. (I take it the illustration describes what to do for one channel. So I'll simply double that up and get both channels.)
I forgot to mention that i will stack the second pair onto the first pair, so I'll always be using both pairs at the same time. Seems like Jim's solution would work nicely for that arrangement. (I take it the illustration describes what to do for one channel. So I'll simply double that up and get both channels.)
I probably shouldn't have been so definitive in my first post.
You can also connect 2 pair of 8 ohm speakers to the amp in parallel, IF the amp can handle the 4 ohm load without overheating. Parallel will give the potential for more volume from 2 pair than from one (series won't), but it also puts a strain on the amp.
You can certainly try it, just run 2 pair of speaker wires in the normal way and watch for heat, or research what your amp is capable of. Pro amps are built for low impedance loads but many home amps really aren't.
You can also connect 2 pair of 8 ohm speakers to the amp in parallel, IF the amp can handle the 4 ohm load without overheating. Parallel will give the potential for more volume from 2 pair than from one (series won't), but it also puts a strain on the amp.
You can certainly try it, just run 2 pair of speaker wires in the normal way and watch for heat, or research what your amp is capable of. Pro amps are built for low impedance loads but many home amps really aren't.
Ok, thanks! BTW what kind of dust cap is that in the center of the cone in your avatar? Can it go loud?
It's just a little woofer.... (sorry, had to say it
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