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Connecting 4-Channel Amplifier to Two 6-Ohm Two-Way Speakers & 4-Ohm Passive Subwoofer

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  • #1 17253805
    Maciek Sz.12
    Level 4  
    Hello! I read previous posts but there was a situation like mine. I have a 4-channel amplifier and I would like to connect to it two two-way speakers (6 ohms each speaker) and a passive 4 ohms subwoofer. On the net, I found a diagram according to which I made the connection as below. Is this a good solution, or is it better to connect these speakers somehow?
    The 4 ohmy subwoofer can be because the amplifier has info: "Minimum 4 ohm loads must be connected and loudspeaker terminals a and b are series-coupled".
    Connecting 4-Channel Amplifier to Two 6-Ohm Two-Way Speakers & 4-Ohm Passive Subwoofer
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  • #2 17253959
    Włodzimierz Wojtiuk
    Level 32  
    Maciek Sz.12 wrote:
    I have a 4-channel amplifier

    I dare to doubt. Type please?
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  • #3 17254033
    Maciek Sz.12
    Level 4  
    nikko na-690
  • #4 17254086
    osiniak75
    Level 35  
    The fact that the amplifier has 4 pairs of speaker terminals does not mean that it is 4-channel, such is the case with car-audio. What are these columns, have two pairs of terminals for connection? Nice amplifier, it would be a pity that it would be damaged.
  • #5 17254211
    Maciek Sz.12
    Level 4  
    Quote:
    The fact that the amplifier has 4 pairs of speaker terminals does not mean that it is 4-channel

    Well, actually :)

    The loudspeakers are undefined Sony (in their specification they write: High 60W, Low 140W), so each speaker in the column has separate terminals, i.e. two pairs per speaker (as shown in the illustration).
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  • #6 17254241
    osiniak75
    Level 35  
    So the speakers are most likely without a crossover, by connecting them in this configuration you risk damaging the amplifier and burning the tweeter.
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  • #7 17254287
    Maciek Sz.12
    Level 4  
    Ok, how should I connect them? For now, I will not buy other speakers. The day after tomorrow I have a "house", it goes somehow reasonably connected and fire? (just to "fire up" was not literally). And in some time, when I collect the money, I will buy some Altus.
  • #8 17254325
    osiniak75
    Level 35  
    The easiest way will be to connect the tweeter through a capacitor to the woofer, the capacity of 2.2 uF is preferably dry, you can insert a larger one if there is not enough treble.
  • #9 17255932
    Maciek Sz.12
    Level 4  
    Quote:
    The easiest way is to connect the tweeter through a capacitor to the woofer, capacitance 2.2 uF

    Like this, in series?
    What about the subwoofer?
    Connecting 4-Channel Amplifier to Two 6-Ohm Two-Way Speakers & 4-Ohm Passive Subwoofer
  • #10 17256211
    osiniak75
    Level 35  
    The tweeter to the woofer parallel through the capacitor, as for the subwoofer, is an option such that either two speakers (L and R channel) or one speaker (L channel) and a subwoofer (P channel) play. Alternatively, you can try to connect the subwoofer in series with the speaker, but I think the effect will be poor. I do not recommend connecting two speakers in parallel to one channel because the power amplifier may not be able to withstand a louder sound.
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Topic summary

The discussion revolves around connecting a 4-channel amplifier to two 6-ohm two-way speakers and a 4-ohm passive subwoofer. The user seeks advice on the correct wiring configuration, as the amplifier specifies a minimum load of 4 ohms and has series-coupled speaker terminals. Concerns are raised about potential damage to the amplifier and speakers due to improper connections, particularly since the speakers may lack crossovers. Suggestions include connecting the tweeters through capacitors to the woofers and exploring various configurations for the subwoofer, such as connecting it in series or parallel with the speakers. The user expresses a desire to make a temporary connection until they can upgrade to better speakers in the future.
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