NiteHAWK Internet Jukebox Sound System Setup
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SPEAKER SYNOPSIS
1000 Watts of RMS Power per Amplifier or 500 Watts per Channel.
The generic speaker wiring diagrams cover 4 to 32 speakers. Diagram 1 has a four-speaker
layout. If you only want the four-speaker layout, then the maximum output of each speaker
would have to be rated 4 ohms and capable of 300 watts.
Question: Why a 300-watt rating on the speaker, if the speaker output is 250 watts?
Answer: Safety factor to lengthen the life of speaker.
These speakers are expensive, providing a lot of sound in a localized area, which does not
optimize the room sound.
A better way to distribute the sound is by adding more speakers. Diagram 2 has a layout of
8 speakers at 8 ohms each and only having a rating of 150 watts each, which includes a
safety factor. The expense factor should now be less for each speaker.
For an extremely large room, Diagram 3 may be the best scenario. Diagram 3 shows a
series/parallel hookup with up to 16 speakers. The advantage is the ratings are 4 ohms at
only 75 watts each. Thus giving you a lot of sound at a reasonable price. To ensure the
speakers work correctly, the 2 wired in series should be of the same make and model.
Different models wired in series will not give equal outputs, and the frequency response may
be different.
Question: Too many speakers now?
Answer: Simply leave off as many speakers as you wish, as long as it is 2 at a time, which
means a series combo combination.
To minimize cost, it is recommended to utilize Diagram 4. This shows 32 speakers, their
rating only has to be 8 ohms at 50 watts. This allows you to use inexpensive speakers, that
can be found at the big electronic stores. This also provides you the chance to switch them
for the best sound. Try also to get the most efficient speakers.
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