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Yes, you can run a pair of 16 ohm speakers in series. The resultant impedance would be approximately 32 ohms. Assuming constant voltage, this would result in one quarter the original power to both speakers, or one eighth the original power to each speaker.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes. The result will be an 8 ohm speaker with twice the power capability of each of the single speakers.
However, if the amplifier is designed for 4 ohms, you will not realize the full power potential of this configuration. You will also not see the expected frequency response. You need to use the speaker that the amplifier was designed for.
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How do you convert 8 ohms to 4 ohms?
wire two 8 ohm speakers in a parallel circuit!
What is the resistance of four 8 ohm speakers wired in a series?
Two 8 ohm speakers in parallel is 4 ohms, and the power will be split between them. However, unless the amplifier is rated for 4 ohm operation, you will not get the same total power out of the amplifer as you would with an 8 ohm load.
How many ohms is a computer speaker?
There is no single standard. Many computer speakers are rated at 8 ohms while others are 16 ohms or higher. My computer subwoofer here is 4 ohms.
Can you run 4 70w speakers on a 150w amp or will it blow?
It's entirely possible to use four 70W speakers with a 150W amplifier but the method will depend on the speakers and the amplifier specification. We will assume that the amplifier will deliver up to 150W per channel, so two speakers will be used on each channel. If the amplifier is rated to drive a 4 ohm load, then two 8 ohm speakers can be wired in parallel and connected. In this instance, take care NOT to drive the amplifier too hard. It will overdrive the speakers at about the same time that it will begin to show a distorted output. This is a condition that can easily damage speakers so be very conservative with the volume control. If the speakers are 4 ohm speakers, they can be wired in series to provide a total impedance of 8 ohms. If the amplifier is rated to deliver 150W into 4 ohms, then the total power to the speakers will be lower than to a single speaker. The benefit is that no speaker can be over-driven and there is a good amount of headroom for safety.
8 Ohm plus 8 Ohm equals?
16 Ohms. Yes 16 ohms in series. 4 ohms in parallel
How do you wire one 4ohm sub?
You can't. Two 4 ohm speakers in parallel equal 2 ohms, and two in series equal 8 ohms. It is possible to wire four 4 ohm speakers so that the load is 4 ohms though. Put two in series (8 ohms). put the other two in series (8 ohms). Then put the two sets in parallel (two 8 ohm sets in parallel equal 4 ohms).
How do you convert 8 ohms to 4 ohms?
wire two 8 ohm speakers in a parallel circuit!
What is the resistance of four 8 ohm speakers wired in a series?
Two 8 ohm speakers in parallel is 4 ohms, and the power will be split between them. However, unless the amplifier is rated for 4 ohm operation, you will not get the same total power out of the amplifer as you would with an 8 ohm load.
How do you ruduce ohms on speakers on a 12 volt car stereo 25 watts system the speakers are 2 ohms and stereo is 4 ohms?
That should work fine...matching is not critical. However if you want to be "pure", you could: 1...Insert a 2 ohm resistor in series, but that reduces damping and you may get coil resonances. 2...Install a 2 ohm to 4 ohm transformer. Hard to find and expensive. 3...Install two speakers in series, remembering to phase them correctly.
What ohms are there in replacement speakers for 2004 Nissan Xterra?
There are 4 ohms
What is the best set up for two 8 ohm 1600w speakers and a 500w amplifier with outputs at 4 ohms 5.2ohms or 42 ohms?
Use 5.2 ohms, which is the closest to 8 ohms.
Will two 4ohm subs running series and one 8ohm sub running parallel work together maintain a 4 6 or 8 ohm load if not how will the subs work together with a single monoblock amp?
4 Ohm subs wired in series gives an impedance of 8 Ohms. 2 4 Ohm subs wired in series, wired with an 8 Ohm sub in parallel gives you a final impedance of 4 Ohms. Speakers wired in series raise impedance, speakers wired in parallel lower impedance.
What is Series and Parallel Connection in Speakers and to which connection everyone goes for?
Series connection is connecting a - to one speaker and a + to another. Then connecting each speaker from + to - together thus combining them. In series a speakers ohms are added. For example you amp is rated to produce as low as 4 ohms per channel. On one channel you have a 4 ohm sub and a 6 ohm speaker connected in series. This will produce a total of 10 ohms which have a lower sound to it but be better for the amp. Parallel connection is exact opposite and is done to decrease ohms thus increasing the amps power per channel. This is very easily done you run power from an amp to one speaker then connect that speakers +/- to another +/-. Be careful by doing this you lower the ohms, don't go too low you will damage your amp. A 4 ohm per channel amp should not run any lower than its recommended ohms as it will burn out. For example you have a 4 ohm amp and you want to parallel two 6 ohm subs. This will produce 3 ohms on that channel, which the amp is only rated for 4 ohms thus this will burn it out. Check your amps rating and your speakers ohms before parallel or series wiring them together. Your safer bet is series wiring, the louder one is parallel wiring. You can parallel and series wire together but make sure you have an even amount for example 2 speakers series together and 2 paralleled together. It is your own opinion on what to do if you want a safer sound series them, a louder sound parallel them.
How does one practically apply ohms to amplifier vs speakers?
the watts for 2 ohms is more than 4 ohms. depending on the ohms your speakers take up and the wattage the speakers use, tells you what size amp you need.
Is it possible to wire two 16 ohm speakers to a car stereo and if so bridged or in series or parallel or something completely different?
Typical car stereos run speakers at 4 to 8 ohms, so I would wire the two 16 ohm speakers in parallel to get a net 8 ohms. Anything over that would be a little much for a car stereo. You don't need to drive it that hard.
Can you wire four sixteen ohm speakers to eight ohms?
No, you can't get 8 ohms with 4 16-ohm speakers. Here are the possible wirings: +o-+o-+o-+o- all in series: 64 ohms |+o-+o-| |+o-+o-| series parallel: 16 ohms |+o-| |+o-| |+o-| |+o-| all in parallel: 4 ohms .... Well in the conventional way it is not possible. But think of the speakers as load attached to the secondary of some transformer while the primary coil is attached to the amplifier block before (a tuned amplifier type). If we adjust the turns ratio as n = primary:secondary = Sqrt(2):1, then the eefective load on the amplifier would be Reff = n^2*Rp. Now as pointed in the parallel connection, Rp = 4. So, Reff = 8 Ohm.
What ohms am i running if i have two 4 ohm speakers hooked up to my amp vs two 2 ohm speakers?
Don't know how you have subs wired but should be 4 ohm load is what your amp will see.
