Quick wiring question

 

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Username: Rhassler

Gilford, NH

Post Number: 338
Registered: Dec-04
hey,
i have 8 speakers which are each 8 ohm, they are 100 watt max i believe, so probably round 40 watt rms. i need an amp for them, but i dont know the impedence it will result in, its for outdoor speakers too. Any help is appreciated!
 

Gold Member
Username: James1115

Wilton, Ct

Post Number: 3682
Registered: Dec-04
do you want to run them off of a car amp or a home amp? if a car amp then anything 4x100 shold be fine just wire the speakers as 4-sets of 2 and you will have 4-4ohm loads wiring parellel.
 

Silver Member
Username: Rhassler

Gilford, NH

Post Number: 339
Registered: Dec-04
well, its for a outdoor system so i'd use a home amp, ive been lookin at 8 channel amps, or can i use like a more powerful 4 channel amp?
 

Gold Member
Username: James1115

Wilton, Ct

Post Number: 3690
Registered: Dec-04
well you would have to get a 4 channel amp that is 4ohm stable. or a 8 channel amp that is 8ohm stable whatever you can find for cheaper would work.
 

Silver Member
Username: Rhassler

Gilford, NH

Post Number: 340
Registered: Dec-04
ok i think im gonna go with the 8 channel amp, thanks for the help!
 

Gold Member
Username: James1115

Wilton, Ct

Post Number: 3691
Registered: Dec-04
no problem man
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