SERIES vs PARALLEL: Speaker Impedance Explained

How do you calculate speaker impedance with multiple speakers? How does the formula change for finding impedance of speakers wired in series versus speakers wired in parallel. In this video you'll learn what impedance is, how to find the impedance specifications of your speakers and amplifier, and how to calculate speaker impedance with multiple speakers connected to one amplifier.

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SPEAKER IMPEDANCE CALCULATOR:

0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - What Is Impedance?
0:53 - Amplifier & Speaker Impedance Specifications
1:33 - Calculating Impedance with Multiple Speakers
3:43 - Subscribe to Audio University!

When connecting multiple speakers to a single amp channel in series, you will simply add the impedance of each speaker together to calculate the total impedance of all speakers. When connecting more than one speaker to one amplifier channel in parallel, it is a bit more complicated. Find out how to calculate the total impedance of multiple speakers in parallel in this video.

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[petpeevepaul]

Straightforward and to the point with no fluff. Sincere thanks for appreciating other people's time... by spending *your* time metabolizing this down to the key elements for all of us. Much appreciated sir!

[murphine]

I love your videos. Super informative and no messing around with cinematic intros or sponsor “Shout outs”.
Thanks very much.

[MrJefjanssen]

This channel offers exactly what I'm looking for for so long. Thank you Kyle for you decent, short little video's of knowledge!

[DJBLESSD]

One of the best series and parallel videos I've seen yet. I'm trying to learn. Many videos cut out information. Quick 4 min videos are awesome too. Thanks sir

[clarkblumenstein]

Great vid! No nonsense, no side threads. Just the info slow n clear TY!

[anokapa]

Thank you so much Audio University, you're a big help. More power to you.

[brez]

This is the best and most understandable video on this subject. When you wire two 8 ohm speakers in parallel, do you set your impedance selector switch or wire on 8 or 4 ohm?

[billyjaeladra]

Thank you sir! This is the best video on how to calculate the impedance and its wiring connections of speakers. Great video sir!

[HalJalikakik]

Excellent & well communicated. Leads me to questions on when one should wire in series versus parallel.

[geraldantony]

Thanks for the video
Will the quality drops when two 4 ohms speakers connected series for 8 ohms impedance

[mhaikalvlog]

Thank you very much for the information, it is very helpful. Greetings from Indonesia

[mouseanalyse]

Interesting, short, well explained AND timecodes! Doesn’t get any better than this! Great video!
Tip: I’m wondering what tonal and volume differences can be expected between wiring a guitar speaker cabinet’s same speakers in parallel vs in series.

[rafaelcasero]

Hi great explanation, i few a question regarding performance of the speaker in Parallel, if I connect 4 - 4 ohm speakers in parallel on a single 4 ohm channel on the amp how would I lose speaker performance watts etc..?

[cachhomevideo]

Thank for your explanation very useful

[warryckscown]

Really like the way you present your vid, being close to ur mike, and without background 'noise', excellent..
Is 'continuous power output' the same as impedance? guessing yes.. :-) thanks

[GhettoGinny]

Jesus Christ Bro... You just made something I have been brooding over for over 30+ yrs LOL!!! I just went by ear and chance with my cabinets LOL!!! Thank you for straightening this out for me.

[onlygaming]

This helped alot! One question how do I know if I want my speakers in a series or parallel

[gangsterdistrict]

Good but also mention the effect on output RMS due to these impedance divisions or additions in series and parallel connections

[davidlewis]

A Big Thanks. Well done ✅ you have explain everything well. 👌✌️