Is it possible to convert car audio speakers/subs, into home speakers?

Question

If yes, how would I do that?

Answer 1

To prevent audio loss (instead of a resistor), you can use a second speaker wired in series to another.

I would suggest to google "series wiring" and "parallel wiring" to understand the following, unless you do already.

For instance, most car audio speakers are 4 ohm, most home system are 8 ohm, two car speakers wired in series (if they are both 4 ohm) is 8 ohm (perfect for home audio).

The catch is, you have to match the RMS watts of the speakers combined, to the RMS watts of the home amp. Now this is for a "per channel" (left and right) setup. Meaning, the right channel will have two speakers wired in series and so will the left.

By matching RMS watts, adding the RMS watts of the two speakers will give the total watts for that speaker bundle, regardless whether it's series or parallel connected. This is what needs to be matched to the home amps RMS watt output at 8 ohms.

No matter what speaker combinations you use, the end result MUST be 8 ohms per channel.

This is the formula for speakers in series,Z = total resistance, s# = each individual speakers resistance:

Z = (s1 + s2 + s3 + ...)

This is the formula for speakers in parallel,Z = total resistance, s# = each individual speakers resistance:

Z = 1 / (1/s1 + 1/s2 + 1/s3 + ...)
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Well Keith, I see your Car Audio Tech, 3 years and raise you 25 year electronics technician.

I would give the home amp about 15 seconds before you blow the finals wiring up 4 ohm speaker to an amp that is 8 ohm rated.

Answer 2

It is possible, however you need to make sure that the impedance is going to be safe for the source unit you will be hooking them up to. Most car/marine speakers run at 4ohms, while home speakers usually run at 8ohms. Plugging 4ohm speakers into a receiver that is not stable below 8 ohms would likely kill the receiver.

For example, my Yamaha receiver has a switch that in one position, the main speakers can be 4 or 8 ohm or higher, the center channel, rear center, and rear speakers must be 6ohms or higher. The other position changes these numbers to 8 or 16 and higher and 8ohms or higher, respectively.

So in this case, 2ohm speakers (which are less common, but they do exist) would definately ruin my receiver, but I could hook up 4ohm speakers to the main speaker terminals.

the other issue is building a proper enclosure, which if you have the right tools, is not that big of a deal.

Answer 3

car speakers are 4 ohms
house speakers are 8 ohms
using the a + b buttons on the stereo with 4 car speakers will cut the ohms to 2ohm and that is tooo much resistance for your house amp
if you just had two car speakers in your house and never crank it it will work but not recommended...

Answer 4

possible but not recommended, ohms are lower on car speakers, a resistor may help. Without knowing your electricity i would give the speakers about 15 seconds before you blow the voice coils, hope this helps

Answer 5

A good program to convert audio file is Total Audio Converters (it supports a bunch of formats such as WAV, MP3, Ogg, MP4, FLAC, APE and others). Free download here http://bitly.com/1sW2r5k
It's the best choice.
Cheers.

Answer 6

to function to what became into mentioned, specific, u can use those audio equipment. you would be blasting the quantity. and u won't get high quality sound and gets no bass. The radio isn't reliable adequate to power a 55w speaker and in no way 130w sub. u would harm the sub.

Answer 7

yes just hook it up but make sure you have a good reciever