4 speakers

[Happydog]

Is it ok to run two sets of speakers ?

 

[Smartplug]

Is it ok to run two sets of speakers ?

4 speakers on wiim amp? As you can see there’s only 1 set of speaker behind wiim amp.

 

[Happydog]

it doesn’t matter that there is one set of plugs, I’ve been using 4 speaker configurations since 1973, 50 years ! I’m asking if the amp can handle it

 

[Happydog]

A wiim engineer has to answer , I’ll just monitor temperature of unit with IR thermometer

 

[Brantome]

A wiim engineer has to answer , I’ll just monitor temperature of unit with IR thermometer

WiiM only occasionally visit here as it’s primarily a user forum - if you want an answer from them directly, submit a ticket thru the app

 

[WiiM Support]

Hi Team,

Regarding your inquiry about speaker configurations with the WiiM Amp:

For 8-Ohm Speakers: You can connect up to four speakers in parallel to a single WiiM Amp. This setup is ideal for maximizing the Amp's capacity while ensuring optimal performance.

For 4-Ohm Speakers: We recommend connecting only two speakers to one WiiM Amp.

I hope it clarifies. Thank you!

 

[Happydog]

Great thanks

 

[ticklemejoviemo]

Very new to this stuff but I have 4 Polk atrium 8's and a wiim amp. So if I wire the 4 speakers parallel, the amp should be able to handle it?

 

[Mr Ee]

Very new to this stuff but I have 4 Polk atrium 8's and a wiim amp. So if I wire the 4 speakers parallel, the amp should be able to handle it?

Their nominal impedence is 8 ohms, so try it.
If the amp gets really warm when you turn it up then you know to use just one pair!

 

[wunderkind]

Wonder if the SQ might be affected.

 

[WiiM Support]

Their nominal impedence is 8 ohms, so try it.
If the amp gets really warm when you turn it up then you know to use just one pair!

Hi Mr Ee, Wunderkind, Team

I’d like to shed some light on the WiiM Amp’s advanced heat management. It employs PID control and internal temperature sensors, automatically adjusting power based on readings from these sensors. Therefore, it’s completely safe to connect 4 8-ohm speakers to the Amp. It won't affect the sound quality.

Look forward to hearing about your experience.

 

[harveynics]

Is it ok to run two sets of speakers ?

I'm planning to connect 4 8ohm ceiling speakers (plus sub). As long as you don't go below 8ohm each should be fine.

 

[1flyguy]

Hi Team,

Regarding your inquiry about speaker configurations with the WiiM Amp:

For 8-Ohm Speakers: You can connect up to four speakers in parallel to a single WiiM Amp. This setup is ideal for maximizing the Amp's capacity while ensuring optimal performance.

For 4-Ohm Speakers: We recommend connecting only two speakers to one WiiM Amp.

I hope it clarifies. Thank yo

Hi Team,

Regarding your inquiry about speaker configurations with the WiiM Amp:

For 8-Ohm Speakers: You can connect up to four speakers in parallel to a single WiiM Amp. This setup is ideal for maximizing the Amp's capacity while ensuring optimal performance.

For 4-Ohm Speakers: We recommend connecting only two speakers to one WiiM Amp.

I hope it clarifies. Thank you!

can you show a wire digram?

 

[harkpabst]

It's the two speaker wires marked as + going to the single + binding post and the two speaker wires marked as - going to the single - binding post, for each channel individually.

Don't mix up the plus and minus wires from different channels!

You have to decide how to connect two wires together. It depends on the cables you have and on the connector type you feel comfortable with. A relatively comfortable way is to use spade connectors for one pair of speakers and banana plugs for the other pair. You then screw the spade connectors to the binding posts and slide in the banana plugs next.

 

[rccarguy]

it doesn’t matter that there is one set of plugs, I’ve been using 4 speaker configurations since 1973, 50 years ! I’m asking if the amp can handle it

You shouldn't be using four speakers with a stereo amp.even if the amp can drive it.

Phase cancellations comb filtering and it'll sound crap

If you want four speakers like a 4.0 system use a avr or av pre amp and use a decent music surround expansion like lexicon logic 7.

 

[slartibartfast]

You shouldn't be using four speakers with a stereo amp.even if the amp can drive it.

Phase cancellations comb filtering and it'll sound crap

If you want four speakers like a 4.0 system use a avr or av pre amp and use a decent music surround expansion like lexicon logic 7.

They could be in different rooms

 

[harkpabst]

They could be in different rooms

Or even not in a closed room at all ...