Can I Connect Extra Speakers Help Please

in a mo | 10:30 Mon 22nd Apr 2013 | How it Works

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I have an AV amplifier which has a separate facility to connect extra speakers in another room, this I have done, now I would if possible like to connect another set of speakers to run off the same connection , any idea how I could do this.

At the moment , we have a small radio in the Bathroom which is dreadful so extra speakers seems to be the answer , help please .

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rccatnap

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Old_Geezer

It would depend on how much power the speaker output was capable of supplying. If it has bags of power to spare I guess you could wire up a further pair in parallel, but I'd suspect you risk blowing up the output.

My advice would be to buy a better bathroom radio instead. Saves the hassle and the risk. Not to mention leads along the landing to trip over/pull the amp or radio off the shelf with.

Old_Geezer

Also some models of radio allow for wireless connection. You may want to check out that option.

tamborine

1.Join wires to required lengths with audio wire.
2.Cover joins with wiring tape.
3.Test speakers then install.
4.Tuck wires away safely, under carpets etc.

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rccatnap

You don't say which model of amplifier you are using. Speakers present a resistance to an amp output, usually only around 4 to 8 ohms. Also known as the impedence of the speaker. If you start adding more speakers to the same output terminals you actually alter the load on the amp output which can in the long term damage the the output stages of the amplifier. The volumes of sound I would imagine you're using would not be much, but I would consider the use of isolating transformers. Go into your nearest Maplins and tell them what you want to do. It would be worth it if it saves your AV setup. Good luck.

in a mo

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RCCATNAP thank you for your reply , the model is a
Technics 6 channel input .
100x5 Model SA-AX730

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rccatnap

I had a look at the manual on-line and note that you have the facility for surround sound. If you're not using all the speaker outputs, then it's feasible to take a rear speaker to the bathroom and use the amp in mono config. I'm assuming you're not too bothered about stereo in the bath?:)

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