I have a set of Sony XS-695S car speakers I'd like to use in my garage while tinkering with this electronic stuff. I have a portable walkman and an mp3 player that I'd have my music stored on.

Any suggestions on how to power these puppies using my Mp3 player or walkman?


Speaker;
nominal 20Watt (max 50W)
Impedance 4 Ohm
The label on the spear also says "Power Handling"
Strontium Magnet type

Cheers
Steve

 

Originally posted by Aurbo@Jun 17 2005, 08:26 PM
I have a set of Sony XS-695S car speakers I'd like to use in my garage while tinkering with this electronic stuff. I have a portable walkman and an mp3 player that I'd have my music stored on.

Any suggestions on how to power these puppies using my Mp3 player or walkman?

You need an amplifier between the player and the 'speakers.

 

You will need an amplifier.

Also, with that Amplifier, you will want to verify the load that it is looking for. Most Amplifiers provide power for an 8ohm load. Your speakers are 4ohm. You will have to wire them in series to prevent blowing your amp.

 

Originally posted by Steel@Jun 22 2005, 11:28 PM
You will need an amplifier.

Also, with that Amplifier, you will want to verify the load that it is looking for. Most Amplifiers provide power for an 8ohm load. Your speakers are 4ohm. You will have to wire them in series to prevent blowing your amp.

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Often wondered about this, could you not put a 4 ohm resistor in line with the speaker to get the load up to 8 ohms, or would this cause some problem or other?