Can I replace the front speakers of my Home theater with larger floor speakers?

Question

I have the Panasonic SA-HT 40 Home Theater system and would like to replace the L/R speakers that came with the system with larger floor model speakers.
The floor speakers are 3-ways with 10" subs and are rated at 8 ohms each, but I have another set of floor speakers that are rated at 8 ohms as well,connecting them in parallel would give me the 4 ohm load recommended by the manufacturer.
I just want to know if anyone else has substituted speakers for a similar model and the results they got.
Thanks Alot

Answer 1

yes, but you should consider changing your center speaker to match. i wouldn't recommend you use them in parallel. you could use the extra speakers in a 7.1 surround set-up.

Answer 2

There's nothing wrong with switching out the speakers with other speakers, but running them together, especially in parallel, doesn't sound like a good idea. When you say the 4 ohm load is "recommended by the manufacturer", which manufacturer are you talking about?--receiver or speaker? Either way, no manufacturer would recommend lowering the impedence of the speakers, that just makes it harder for the receiver to amplify them. Receivers usually list what the minimum impedence load they can handle is, most should go down to four at least, but that doesn't mean they operate best with the 4 ohm load. It's impossible for an amplifier to perform better with a more difficult resistence (ohm is the measure of electronic resistance, mind you); your receiver may be able to handle the workload, but in no way would it be better than amplifying an 8-ohm speaker.

Just replace those speakers with the other ones, the same way, and all should be fine. But don't mess around with wiring them in parallel--there's no benefit to be gained from doing that.

Answer 3

On a 5.1 system, every receiver must have controls to add/subtract some volume from the center, left-rear and right-rear speakers. Check your manual. A Radio Shack SPL meter ($39) and a copy of Avia or Digital Video Essentials will help you correctly set your speaker levels. Note: Even with a properly calibrated system, some DVD's are mastered with the center speaker too quiet. You may need to bump the center speaker volume up a bit.

Answer 4

Yeah, you can, but I'd stick with the same brand. Speaker sound can vary from brand to brand. I replaced mine. I have a Bose system. I upgraded the front speakers with a higher quality pair. I stuck with the Bose brand after reading up on the subject. Not because I'm necessarily in love with the Bose sound, but because the Bose brand has a distinct sound. I got great results. I say go for it. Good Luck!

Answer 5

You could change front speakers, but remember your speakers are a matched set and are made to play with your other speakers. If you change front speakers remember to balance your speakers to makes sure that their level is neither louder or softer than your other speakers, but all the speakers are playing at the same level.

Answer 6

i would go with the same brand if you do but yes you can switch them with floor models i had a rca dvd surround system that i replaced with 300 watt floor model speakers from rca that sounded way better than the original speakers that came with it

Answer 7

Hi Ron .Will the substitute speakers blend in with your other speakers.If not they should all be from the same manufacturer,or do you intend to match the others at a later time.

Answer 8

Get some Monsoon's