Speaker wiring

[R-S]

Hi everybody.
I know almost nothing about amps, spkrs etc. So please excuse my question, that most likely will be very easy for most of you. I would resly appretiate yo'lls input. Thank you in advance.

I have : Onkyo TX-NR906
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Front L/R 145 W + 145 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz,
0.05%, 2 channels driven, FTC)
170 W + 170 W (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7%,
2 channels driven, FTC)
180 W + 180 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1%,
2 channels driven, FTC)
Center 145 W + 145 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz,
0.05%, 2 channels driven, FTC)
170 W + 170 W (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7%,
2 channels driven, FTC)
180 W + 180 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1%,
2 channels driven, FTC)
Surround L/R 145 W + 145 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz,
0.05%, 2 channels driven, FTC)
170 W + 170 W (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7%,
2 channels driven, FTC)
180 W + 180 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1%,
2 channels driven, FTC)en, FTC)
Surround Back L/R 145 W + 145 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz,
0.05%, 2 channels driven, FTC)
170 W + 170 W (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7%,
2 channels driven, FTC)
180 W + 180 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1%,
2 channels driven, FTC)en, FTC)
Dynamic Power 400 W (3 ohms, 1 ch)
300 W (4 ohms, 1 ch)
180 W (8 ohms, 1 ch)
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) 0.05% (Rated power)
Damping Factor 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 ohms)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance 200 mV/47 k-ohms (Line)
2.5 mV/47 k-ohms (Phono MM)
Output Level and Impedance 200 mV/470 ohms (Rec out)
Phono Overload 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)
Frequency Response 5 Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct mode)
Tone Control ±10 dB, 20 Hz (Bass)
±10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 110 dB (Line, IHF-A)
Speaker Impedance 4 ohms–16 ohms or 6 ohms–16 ohms

I am running "Zone 2" speakers :
1/ 2 in ceiling spkrs( 40 W ,8 Ohms each ) to dinning room thru in wall stereo volume control
2/ 2 in ceiling spkrs ( 40 W, 8 Ohms each ) to bedroom thru in wall stereo volume control
3/ 2 outdoor spkrs (200 W , 8 Ohms each, 8 Ohms/70V-built in on the fly) thru in wall stereo volume control;
4/ I have just bought 2 additional outdoor spkrs-to be installed at another outdoor location. ( 175 W , 8 Ohms each,).

Here is my question :
1/What would be the best wiring for all those spkrs?? In series ?, Daisy chain ?
2/ Does the Onkyo have enough power to run all of them ? Or do I need to buy a pre-amp or an additional amplifier ??. ( Onkyo has a pre-amp out). If so, that which would be the best choice? What power and impedance ?
Thank you.

 

[Rickster71]

You'll need an impedance matching speaker selector, to help distribute to all locations.
http://www.nilesaudio.com/product_detail.php?recordID=Speaker Selectors with Volume Controls&categoryID=Speaker Selectors&catcdID=7

I just noticed the 70v speakers.
They aren't compatible with the other speakers or your Onkyo

 

[R-S]

Thanx Rickster71.

These R the outdoor speakers that I have:
AP850 Reference Series Pair 8" Patio Speakers
8" polypropylene woofer
2" supernil soft dome tweeter
Power handling: 200W
Frequency Response 22Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity 90db
Impedance 8 ohm 70V switchable
70V tap: 40W, 30W, 25W, 20W


Why aren't compatible with ONKYO ?
Would you suggest an extra amplifier ? Which one ?
Thank you.

 

[bandphan]

You can pick up a pro amp like this and you will be fine for driving multiple zones at once

 

[Rickster71]

Thanx Rickster71.

These R the outdoor speakers that I have:
AP850 Reference Series Pair 8" Patio Speakers
8" polypropylene woofer
2" supernil soft dome tweeter
Power handling: 200W
Frequency Response 22Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity 90db
Impedance 8 ohm 70V switchable
70V tap: 40W, 30W, 25W, 20W


Why aren't compatible with ONKYO ?
Would you suggest an extra amplifier ? Which one ?
Thank you.

Now that I've seen the link, they look like switch hitters.
It's a multi-tap transformer that can be by-passed.
So they will work either way.

 

[R-S]

Thanx.bandphan.

Interestingly enough I was planning to buy this amp.
Would that be O.K.?? 4 my setting ???
Behringer EP4000 Power Amplifier
There is just a few bucks difference in price.

Also back to my original question. How should I wire all those speakers ? Is parallel the best way ? What would be the overall impedance for all 8 spkrs? [ 4 x2 ].

 

[bandphan]

Thanx.bandphan.

Interestingly enough I was planning to buy this amp.
Would that be O.K.?? 4 my setting ???
Behringer EP4000 Power Amplifier
There is just a few bucks difference in price.

Also back to my original question. How should I wire all those speakers ? Is parallel the best way ? What would be the overall impedance for all 8 spkrs? [ 4 x2 ].

Either amp will work and you will need to wire them per the selector Rick linked

 

[lsiberian]

Thanx.bandphan.

Interestingly enough I was planning to buy this amp.
Would that be O.K.?? 4 my setting ???
Behringer EP4000 Power Amplifier
There is just a few bucks difference in price.

Also back to my original question. How should I wire all those speakers ? Is parallel the best way ? What would be the overall impedance for all 8 spkrs? [ 4 x2 ].

The EP4000 is a rebranded EP2500.

Be aware of the fan noise. You can replace the fan if it's too loud.

I suggest you put in a price match request with zzounds.com with the
link bandphan sent.