Series or Parallel wiring?

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dipiazza
dipiazza Posts: 363
I am running two R20s off the center out on my reciever.

Whats the best way to wire these?
Terps Swimming!
HT Setup
TV: Vizio VX32L
Reciever: Pioneer VSX-D914
HD-DVD Player: Toshiba HD-A2
Fronts: Polk R50s
Surounds: Polk R30s
Center: Polk R20's
Subwoofer: SVS 20-39PCi

2CH Setup
Integrated: Onix SP3 Tube
CD Player: Sony CDP-CX355
Speakers: Onix Strata Mini in PR Finish
Signal Cable: Classic Speaker, Analog 1 IC

Headphones
Grado SR 60, Bang & Olufsen A8, Shure e3

Other Stuff in Use
Onix xls, Dual Onix x-subs, Onix Ref .5, Dahlquist M903, Teac A-1D, Marantz 1060
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited May 2007
    If your receiver can handle a 4 ohm load on the center channel run them in parallel, if not run them in series. In series you will notice a drop in out put, but don't fret, just recalibrate your system to bring the center volume back up.

    Later,
    dude
  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,665
    edited May 2007
    Great advice.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited May 2007
    Aite, sounds good. My reciver is rated to handle 6ohms and has a switching setting to account for this. But not 4 ohm.

    I guess series is the way to go then.

    Thanks guys.
    Terps Swimming!
    HT Setup
    TV: Vizio VX32L
    Reciever: Pioneer VSX-D914
    HD-DVD Player: Toshiba HD-A2
    Fronts: Polk R50s
    Surounds: Polk R30s
    Center: Polk R20's
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39PCi

    2CH Setup
    Integrated: Onix SP3 Tube
    CD Player: Sony CDP-CX355
    Speakers: Onix Strata Mini in PR Finish
    Signal Cable: Classic Speaker, Analog 1 IC

    Headphones
    Grado SR 60, Bang & Olufsen A8, Shure e3

    Other Stuff in Use
    Onix xls, Dual Onix x-subs, Onix Ref .5, Dahlquist M903, Teac A-1D, Marantz 1060