Two speaker systems off one Hi-fi

**mkkbb** · 12-08-2003, 08:55 AM

Is this possible? I have an old bog standard Alba CD Hifi (in home) and I want to connect my new creative labs speakers to them (again basic 2 speaker set - no subwoofer).

I want to get sound in two rooms off the same hi-fi, so can I just connect both speaker sets to the hi-fi's one output?

**DodgeCummins** · 12-08-2003, 12:29 PM

Yes and no. Hooking an extra set of speakers to the same output can change the resistance and burn out the amplifier.

If your Hifi is low powered then it probably won't make a difference. But if you are pumping some watts, then it will make an expensive difference.

**mkkbb** · 12-08-2003, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by DodgeCummins

Yes and no. Hooking an extra set of speakers to the same output can change the resistance and burn out the amplifier.

If your Hifi is low powered then it probably won't make a difference. But if you are pumping some watts, then it will make an expensive difference.

Thanks Dodge. I guess the best way to find out is to try it. The hi-fi is cheap and old anyway. And the speakers weren't very expensive.