need some advice on how to wire up some speakers for Whole House Audio (this is a cheap setup, I am evaluating the possibilities). Presently I have 5 8 ohm speakers wired to an ELK 800 10 watt amp. I have 2 sets of 8 ohm speakers wired in series and 1 single 8 ohm speaker all connected in paralelle. Hence an 8 ohm load, I think.
My first concern is this, the Elk docs says:
My first concern is this, the Elk docs says:
**NOTE: The ELK-800 is primarily designed for short
duration (intermittent) paging applications. For long durations,
such as playing music, you may need to reduce the
volume output, or lower the power input voltage, or lower
the speaker loading in order to keep the ELK-800 from
overloading and shutting down.
How would I lower the loading so I can play music?
Does this mean a lower ohm value or a higher one?
My second question is this. I just picked up 3 sets of 6 ohm speakers dirt cheap.
How do I wire these in with the 8 ohm speakers so as to meet the requirements of the amp. Here are the amps specs.
Quote:
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Output Rating: 10 Watts.**
• Speaker (Output) Load: 2 to 16 Ohms.**
• Power Input: 12 to 24 Volts AC or DC**
• Current Draw: 50 to 800 mA
• Input Impedance: 1000 Ohms nominal.
• Size: 4.5" x 3" x 1.2".
Features and Specifications subject to change without notice.
Any help is appriciated.
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Thanks,
T.