geez...I've got a bunch of those terminal blocks lying around... Had never considered using them When wiring audio systems before. Pretty smart. keeps everything nice and neat too!
Be very careful when connecting additional speaker to an amp. Ohms law, If one connects a very low impedence to an amplifier that is not rated for low impedance loads. This can quickly burn up the amp . By the time one smells smoke, the damage to the amp is done. Impedence/resistance is extremely important when pairing to an amplifier. Low impedance means less resistance and possibly an excessive amount of current which causes excess heat in the amps components.
@@stevenmetz5363 www.wikihow.com/Install-Tweeters#:~:text=In%20a%20bottom%20mount%20installation,installed%20holes%20underneath%20the%20grille. I put in a link that will explain the installation.A crossover will be needed for the different frequencies, because tweeters and woofers use different frequencies.
Banana plugs will work.It also depends on the gauge of cable used.The method i used is called bridging.Bridging allows for the use of thicker gauges of cables.Your way will definitely work.Thanks for your input.
I am using NAD 3020i amplifier.Set at 8 ohms.It can be set from 4-8 ohms.All four speakers are 8 ohms as well.Home audio systems are mostly 8 ohms and car audio systems mostly 4 ohms. The joining block we call in my country a "chockblock".Electrical department at hardware store wil stock it
@@trysumstuff7182 Well done actually, but I think his question was refering to whether this is a parallel or series connection ? this seems to be a parallel connection if im understanding correctly ?
Sir i have sony speakers original speaker is 120w and i have 2 ch Amplifer sony original but i want some more sound then i buy 2 more speaker of sony which is 100w each original speaker impedance is 6ohm and which i but is also 6 ohm my amplifier is 2600w and output is 120w+120w can i connect these 2 100w speaker with your idea???? Is it alright because i dont want to damage Amplifer
Hallo to you,buddy.The simple answer is to use caution.I would rather wire the speakers in series.It the safer way.I am using a NAD 3020i.It has a switch at the back that can switch between 4-8 ohms.My speakers are 8. Please remember that you can try my method,but always play your amp at maximum level 3-4/10(volume level).No amp should be played past 5.I like using the example of a car.Your car may say 220km/h on the speedometer,but it doesn't mean it can reach 220km/h.If the car could reach the maximum speed,then the engine will be damaged.The same could be said about your amp.Protecting the amp is very important.Thanks for your comment.
Hi I don't know the specs of your Bose system.The way I connected the speakers in the video is parallel.The NAD I'm using is capable of this type of connection, because it can handle the amount of ohms.When connecting in parallel, speakers will be louder,but there be a strain on the amp,if the amp is capable.It does sound better in parallel,but the safest way is to connect speakers in series.The speakers won't be as loud as it would be in parallel,but it would protect the amp.
Hi I will need more info than that,but here is my short answer.Yes ,if your amp can handle 2ohms?Any info on your amp on the internet?If there is no info,then this is my advice...The amp goes from 0 to 10 on volume level? ONLY play the amp at 3.(30%) Pushing the amp pass 3 will damage it over time.I have a NAD 3020i.It can handle that 2ohms.I bought this amp 30 years ago. I've had this 4 speaker set up for 5 years already.I have JPW bookshelf speakers that is 6ohms and the tallboys are 4ohms.Can you find two sets of 8ohms speakers?That would probably be better for your set up.Thanks for commenting.
@@trysumstuff7182can you explain what is the function of impedance ?🤔 does it really matter ? is 8 ohm + 8 ohm speaker will become 4 ohm ? if so, what happen to amplifier ? Im very confused right now about audio system😅
@@amirhamzah2256 The video that I made ,shows speakers in a parallel connection.Only if the amp is rated for an ohm rating for 4 ohms can you join speakers(8 ohms) in parallel.If the amp is only rated for 8 ohms , speakers should be connected in series,which will protect the amp.8+8 ohms in series is 16 ohms.Joining 8 ohms and 8 ohms in parallel will give you 4 ohms.
can you please explain to me, i have 4 speakers connected to my amplifier each have there own spot, now i want to add a subwoofer how do i connect it to it
Remove the PRE-OUT / MAIN-IN jumpers located on the rear of your amplifier. Replace the jumpers with "Y connectors", with the male side connecting to the "PRE-OUT". Connect one of the female sides to the "MAIN IN", and the other female side of the "Y connector" to the subwoofer. (In most cases, RCA cable extensions will also be required.)
Thanks for watching the video.Regarding the comment: 1.All the ends of the copper wire is Solder coated.That makes it impossible to fit together. 2.I also upgraded my copper gauge (thickness) recently to a thicker gauge that is shown in the video. The joining block in this video,us called a chocolate block.( Just for some extra info.)
Ok, but you’re assuming the amplifier is rated to perform at the new impedance created when you put another speaker in parallel. So, if (per channel) you have an 8ohm speaker connected and you add another 8ohm speaker in parallel to the same channel the impedance that the amplifier will now see is 4ohms, not 8. An amplifier will output up to double the watts when you halve the impedance, this means there is always a minimum impedance rating the amp can function at. Otherwise you could continue adding speakers making your system louder and louder. Your amplifier is now working twice as hard effectively. Interestingly a doubling of output will only add +2 Db. This is significant with a small system but becomes strange when you get into massive PA systems where a 40k system will only give you 2DB more than a 20k system. So if your amp is rated to work between 8ohms and 16ohms then you can it 2 speakers er channel in parallel and that would mean the amp is seeing 8 ohms which is fine. However, if you put 2 8ohm speakers in parallel , then your amp is going down to 4 ohms, and is working far harder than it was designed to do. This will result in a dead amp.
Thanks for your input.The amp is a NAD 3020i.I have owned this amp from1992.This amp has been set up,like this, for the last five years.It has served me well.Thanks again for your input.Everybody will appreciate your advice.
this comment should be pinned if i'm being honest. the video didn't really make it clear that your NAD amp is desiged to operate with lower impedances. I'm sure there are a few folks that just assume you can double up the speakers per channel using your method. I'm guessing theres gonna be a few home theatre audiophiles that will be needing amp repairs soon 😆
so you start your video pointing out the - and the + which is obviuos because we can see it!!!!!!! Then when you show the wiring we cant even see where the wires come from - or + crikey shite!!!!
You can use a 3 port Wago since its a simple parallel connection, however if youre keen you can solder the cables together so they last and look nicer.
