Left/Right Channels


Beginner question. What will happen if I had left and right channels connected to the wrong speakers?

would it damage the speakers or amp? If not, what sort of difference in overall sound is expected? Too much or too little bass or highs or something else?
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Showing 1 response by erik_squires

The left and right speakers are electrically identical, so no damage.  Even if you mixed the speaker type you'd be OK, they are close enough. :)

The worst that can happen is a left to right inversion of instruments in the sound field.

Now, if you invert the Red/Black (i.e. plus and minus) connections on only one speaker you'll suffer a variety of acoustical effects, but again, no damage.