Someone Help me with speaker wiring?

[ritheshdsouza]

I have 2 Aiwa speakers of 6 ohms each.. and 3 LG speakers of 3 ohms each.. how to connect to amplifier correctly? I have attached amplifier pic below.. please help me...

 

[ritheshdsouza]

I have purchased Sony XS NW1202S Subwoofer 420W RMS.. (i know this is for car.. but I want at home) Which W rated amplifier is good for this?.. can I connect my old ahuja 30W amplifier?

 

[DPG]

I have purchased Sony XS NW1202S Subwoofer 420W RMS.. (i know this is for car.. but I want at home) Which W rated amplifier is good for this?.. can I connect my old ahuja 30W amplifier?

I would say a more powerful amplifier would be preferable, but the main thing is to not run it at a level where distortion can be heard. Give your existing 30W amplifier a try and see if it suits your needs.

It's easier to damage a speaker with a low powered amplifier that is clipping (ie driving DC into the speaker) than it is with a power amplifier which is rated higher than the speaker it is driving.

To be honest the wattage values of speakers and amplifiers can be very misleading. The sensitivity figure of a speaker is just as important as its wattage. Some people think that the wattage figure tells you how loud a speaker will go - it doesn't, it tells you how much power it can withstand.

But remember, distortion is your enemy.

 

[ritheshdsouza]

I would say a more powerful amplifier would be preferable, but the main thing is to not run it at a level where distortion can be heard. Give your existing 30W amplifier a try and see if it suits your needs.

It's easier to damage a speaker with a low powered amplifier that is clipping (ie driving DC into the speaker) than it is with a power amplifier which is rated higher than the speaker it is driving.

To be honest the wattage values of speakers and amplifiers can be very misleading. The sensitivity figure of a speaker is just as important as its wattage. Some people think that the wattage figure tells you how loud a speaker will go - it doesn't, it tells you how much power it can withstand.

But remember, distortion is your enemy.

More powerful amplifier means how much power is required?

 

[DPG]

How much watt rated amplifier is good for this

Depends on various factors, eg:
1. How accurate the wattage is specified (some figures are very optimistic)
2. How loud you want to go
3. How efficient your speaker is

Very difficult to say. I'd wire your existing amp up temporarily and see how you go. But probably aim to go for something more powerful (100W RMS or higher)

 

[ritheshdsouza]

Depends on various factors, eg:
1. How accurate the wattage is specified (some figures are very optimistic)
2. How loud you want to go
3. How efficient your speaker is

Very difficult to say. I'd wire your existing amp up temporarily and see how you go. But probably aim to go for something more powerful (100W RMS or higher)

2. Very loud (but that's not possible I think)

I will try with my existing amp ( how to wire? COM & 4Ω right? ( by the way speaker impendence is 4Ω)

Next time I will purchase more power amp..

 

[DPG]

2. Very loud (but that's not possible I think)

I will try with my existing amp ( how to wire? COM & 4Ω right? ( by the way speaker impendence is 4Ω)

Next time I will purchase more power amp..

Give it a try. Don't drive it to distortion. Accept you will probably need to upgrade to a bigger amp.

Let us know how you get on.

 

[ritheshdsouza]

Give it a try. Don't drive it to distortion. Accept you will probably need to upgrade to a bigger amp.

Let us know how you get on.

ok I will try.. 220W power amplifier is enough for this?

 

[DPG]

ok I will try.. 220W power amplifier is enough for this?

Looks cheap and nasty. The output power rating will not be 220W.

Update: I've just seen your original amplifier. It is very unlikely to drive your speaker to any great volume.

You need a nice meaty amplifier from a reputable manufacturer.

 

[ritheshdsouza]

Looks cheap and nasty. The output power rating will not be 220W.

Ya.. look like cheap.. I don't know how to wire car amplifiers at home?

 

[DPG]

Ya.. look like cheap.. I don't know how to wire car amplifiers at home?

You don't need a 12V car amplifier necessarily, a mains powered one would suit.

Note, your speaker is designed for low bass frequencies, do you have other speakers/amplifiers to handle the mid and high frequencies?

 

[ritheshdsouza]

You don't need a 12V car amplifier necessarily, a mains powered one would suit.

Note, your speaker is designed for low bass frequencies, do you have other speakers/amplifiers to handle the mid and high frequencies?

I have 2 Aiwa speakers of 6 ohms each.. and 3 LG speakers of 3 ohms each..(already connected to 30W amplifier)

 

[DPG]

I have 2 Aiwa speakers of 6 ohms each.. and 3 LG speakers of 3 ohms each..

Ah I thought this was a new question, separate to your original one.

Really the sub needs to be fed from a dedicated amplifier, or one with a sub output. Your left and right speakers (not sure what your 3rd one is for) should have the bass filtered out to avoid overdriving them.

It's not going to go well if you just hang all these 4 speakers on the output of one amplifier. What's your aim? A home stereo system,?

 

[ritheshdsouza]

Ah I thought this was a new question, separate to your original one.

Really the sub needs to be fed from a dedicated amplifier, or one with a sub output. Your left and right speakers (not sure what your 3rd one is for) should have the bass filtered out to avoid overdriving them.

It's not going to go well if you just hang all these 4 speakers on the output of one amplifier. What's your aim? A home stereo system,?

(3rd one is lg subwoofer that is gone now probably I think)

Not something like home stereo system... Much like home party. ( I want separate output for that speaker)

 

[DPG]

(3rd one is lg subwoofer that is gone now probably I think)

Not something like home stereo system... Much like home party

Best thing is just to try it then. See how it goes.

 

[ritheshdsouza]

Best thing is just to try it then. See how it goes.

Ok... I will try...thank you so much for your help