How much output is lost when wiring in parallel?

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July 30, 2023
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Am planning on wiring 2 sets of Sonance in-ceiling speakers (MAG8R) to a single Sonos Amp. In doing so, how much output / volume will be lost with powering both sets of speakers at the same time?

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Best answer by Stanley_4

You should actually have more total volume as the speakers in parallel will present a lower load to the Amp and it will provide more power. See the Amp’s 4 versus 8 Ohm ratings.

Have you considered the Sonos version ceiling speakers made by Sonance? They are designed for Sonos use and offer TruePlay support as well as the ability to use three pairs.

https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/ceiling-speaker-pair

Stanley_4Answer

Grand Maestro

You should actually have more total volume as the speakers in parallel will present a lower load to the Amp and it will provide more power. See the Amp’s 4 versus 8 Ohm ratings.

Have you considered the Sonos version ceiling speakers made by Sonance? They are designed for Sonos use and offer TruePlay support as well as the ability to use three pairs.

https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/ceiling-speaker-pair

buzz

Grand Maestro

You would need some very sophisticated instruments to measure any difference in output as you add speakers as long as the total impedance is 4-Ohms or above and you are using #16 speaker wire or better.

Power amplifier output works the same as a lamp circuit. As you add speakers (lamps) there is no change in a given speaker (lamp) output until the circuit limit is reached.

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jedi1982Author

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You should actually have more total volume as the speakers in parallel will present a lower load to the Amp and it will provide more power. See the Amp’s 4 versus 8 Ohm ratings.

Have you considered the Sonos version ceiling speakers made by Sonance? They are designed for Sonos use and offer TruePlay support as well as the ability to use three pairs.

https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/ceiling-speaker-pair

That’s a good question. I was able to get a great deal on 2 pairs of the Sonance MAG8R (Best Buy Magnolia’s version of the Sonance VP series) and also have a tad better sensitivity and frequency. Deal price of both pairs = cost of 1 pair Sonos version by Sonance.

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