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Another vote for 70V/mono for your case. No reason to use stereo in multiple pairs like that really....
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You can't really put a volume control in the speaker leads unless it is very low powered. They just heat too much. Also the system...
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That's not really the point, though. Whether you feel you can benefit/fuss with it doesn't mean a lot. You've demonstrated this many...
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lovinthehd
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Another vote for 70V/mono for your case. No reason to use stereo in multiple pairs like that really....
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TLS Guy
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You can't really put a volume control in the speaker leads unless it is very low powered. They just heat too much. Also the system...
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I strongly recommend you go with a PA 70 volt distributed system. With a system like that mono is fine. You don't need stereo. Now, I...
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At least those are among Bose's better speakers.
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Okay, cool, thanks for sharing the expertise! I'll replan for a 70v. I thought using a distribution box with impedance protection was...
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That is the only way you will drive that many 4 ohm speakers without blowing an amp fast. Outside with speakers arranged like that mono...
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TLS Guy
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That is the only way you will drive that many 4 ohm speakers without blowing an amp fast. Outside with speakers arranged like that mono...
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Personally I still like that era of jbl’s heck I still use some in my garage setup and a couple sets in the theater rig . Great speakers...
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I strongly recommend you go with a PA 70 volt distributed system. With a system like that mono is fine. You don't need stereo. Now, I...
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All that makes perfect sense, thanks! The BL-650s have a switch to flip between different voltages, so I could still use them, but...
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Hi, Like the ad says WTB Emotiva B1/B1+ or Chane a1.4/a1.5. I'm looking for and wanting a reasonable priced Ribbon speaker pair in...
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