I have a radio that has 280W total output power. I have ten speakers hooked to it. When it gets to a certian volume on all the hard bass notes the radio clicks and the bass note is not heard. Is there any suggestions to rectify this issue i.e wire all the speakers in parallel or in series or make sure the polarity matches. Please note all the speaker sizes varies. Some speakers are small and some are decent size.
2007-03-24 12:59:03 · 6 answers · asked by vashaunbing 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
More speakers is NOT better.
Choose matched sets, and add them one per speaker connection to the amplifier.
Speakers in parallel decrease the impedance of the circuit... possibly more raw volume at low levels, but overcurrent to your amplifier. Overcurrent=heat=clipping (thats the clicking when you crank it).
Speakers in series don't cause the over-current issue, but they end up sounding like poop, because each speaker in the series is now dynamicly attenuating the entire chain of drivers... not good.
If I knew more about your receiver and speakers, I could make a more specific suggestion.
I have also been known (in my college days) to just have a lot of speakers for show, and 4 of 'em hot for go.
Best of luck.
2007-03-24 13:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A power resistor in series with the other speakers may help keep the impedance from dropping too low. Radio Shack may be a good place to start looking, but there are almost certainly more to choose from at Internet sites that specialize in electrical components.
If you go to RS to look around, don't confuse power resistors with the small resistors that are rated at 1/4 or 1/2 of a Watt. The power resistors I've seen have usually been white and rectangular, but even they can be "fried" with sufficient voltage and current, so be careful.
2007-03-24 13:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by night_train_to_memphis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem as you. I had a 250w Total Output power with 8 Speakers Hooked up to it. I disconnected everything then hooked up 5 speakers then it worked again. I'm waiting to get some sort of Speaker spilter.
2007-03-24 13:10:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without seeing what you have, I can at best take a guess. The 280 Watts that you see is probably a Peak Power Rating which is pretty much worthless. You could have as little as 10-20 RMS (constant) watts. So, you probably need one of two things. More watts or less speakers. I would disconnect half of them and see what it sounds like. GL
2007-03-24 13:05:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cut back on the speakers or get a bigger receiver. Each time you add a speaker you add resistance, and you need more wattage to get the sound out of the speakers. If you absolutely have to have a bunch of speakers, check the ohm ratings on the speakers and start by cutting out the ones with the highest rating.
2007-03-24 13:24:56 · answer #5 · answered by Magilla G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am fully agree with geekboyw-not enough information.It very important-output resistanse of radio,resistanse and power of each speakers.You can connect a few speakers in parallel(or in series),it's important the common resistans of speakers would be equal or more than output resistanse of radio.Otherwise you have same problem like you.Best regards!
2007-03-24 13:41:00 · answer #6 · answered by ALEKSANDR M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋