Is it SAFE to connect a pair of speakers in my current 2.1?

qaz111 · May 8, 2014

Hi,

I currently own a 2.1 system (Edifier's R401

) and I want to add a pair of speakers of (Mercury SW 980R's 2-Way

) into its 'Speaker Output' by using the Mercury's Left/Right sides

respectively on the back of my edifier

.

So, in this way it will add more sound.

Now I know my 2.1 Edifier isn't designed to handle extra 2-Ways BUT will it be safe with no issues in doing that without damaging my current/primary Edifier 2.1?

Specs of two sys. for more info.:

http

/www.mercury-pc.com/product-detail.php?link=p-speaker&subtitle=Speaker&productid=130
http

/www.manualslib.com/manual/42743/Edifier-Enterprises-Canada-R401.html

skit75 · May 8, 2014

Safe.... likely, yes.

It may lower the life of the amp in there as it is driving a load it wasn't intended for. About the worst thing that could happen is you blow the amp and lose all sound on the system. It will probably be fine for a while. Try to impedance match where you can. Find out what the amp is expecting for a load. Find out what ohm your speakers are. Wire them appropriately (serial/parallel)

Traciatim · May 8, 2014

Safe, probably. Would you want to? Probably not. Those mercury speakers belong in the trash.

qaz111 · May 8, 2014

Thank you for quick replies... Waiting for more.

But how do I run the Mercury speakers so I can connect their 3.5mm plug & the Edifier's 3.5mm plug to a splitter which goes in my Laptop?

Do I need to buy a separate Amplifier or something to run the Mercury speakers cause I misplaced the Mercury's Woofer/Amp a long time ago?

EDIT: If there's a need then recommend me some low budget Amps that's suitable for these pair of Mercury speakers.

skit75 · May 8, 2014

Some good material on this page for you to get started.

http

/www.diyaudioandvideo.com/FAQ/Wiring/

Traciatim · May 8, 2014

http

/www.monoprice.com/Product/?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021808&p_id=667&seq=1&format=2 and a T-Amp would do just fine. You can find cheap T-Amps for something like 30-40 bucks and they apparently sound pretty good. I still don't see those speakers as helping to get quality sound though.

thee_prisoner · May 8, 2014

T-amp would be fine for those speakers like Traciatim said. Plus you can always use the amp later if you decide to get some better speakers. Here is a link for a t-amp: http://www.parts-express.com/lepai-21-2x40w-mini-amplifier-1x68w-sub-output--310-308 good site too for lots of fun stuff.

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