How to wire speakers parallel vs series
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How to wire speakers parallel vs series
Had a few questions regarding wiring speakers. For starters here is what I am working with. Head unit is a Clarion CMS1 2 Chanel 16w x 4 rms 2 Polk mm651 and 2 mm691. Just curious on the best way to wire these speakers. Also do you think an amp will be needed? Info for the components below.
Thanks for the help!
http://www.polkaudio.com/products/mm651
http://www.clarion.com/us/en/product...559425012.html
http://www.polkaudio.com/products/mm691
Thanks for the help!
http://www.polkaudio.com/products/mm651
http://www.clarion.com/us/en/product...559425012.html
http://www.polkaudio.com/products/mm691
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You can't run those speakers directly off the head unit. The receiver is 4 ohm and the speakers are 2 ohm. You either need to change the speakers or get an amp. I would suggest an amp because the receiver isn't putting out nearly enough power for what you are trying to hook up.
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You can't run those speakers directly off the head unit. The receiver is 4 ohm and the speakers are 2 ohm. You either need to change the speakers or get an amp. I would suggest an amp because the receiver isn't putting out nearly enough power for what you are trying to hook up.
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Radio resistance doesn't matter to the amp. You would need a 4 channel 2 ohm stable amp with those speakers. The Soundstream 4.520 is a great little amp if you don't mind losing your FM reception.
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The power supply inside the amp creates interference in the FM band right where the radio stations are. If you value FM, I would choose a different amp.
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Alright, So I checked my speaker boxes and they say compatable with 4ohm outputs- Does that mean there meant for 2 but will work on o4? So my question now is, since an amp is going to be necesarry what is better 2 or 4 ohms? Sorry for all the questions, first stero project i'm doing and its kinda new territory for me.
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Alright, So I checked my speaker boxes and they say compatable with 4ohm outputs- Does that mean there meant for 2 but will work on o4? So my question now is, since an amp is going to be necesarry what is better 2 or 4 ohms? Sorry for all the questions, first stero project i'm doing and its kinda new territory for me.
As stated above, you either need a 4 ohm speaker to use with the head unit or you'll need to add an amp to accommodate the 2.7 ohm speakers.