Don't do it! A "Y" connection will short the two amplifiers outputs together. While preamps are unbothered by this which is a way to get a mono signal (they are short proof) power amps are likely to burn out.
Speaker wiring question
Hi,
I have a pair of outdoor speakers for my deck that sound OK, but they probably only go down to 80 or 100hz. I would like to try to supplement the low end with a single bass driver from an old speaker as a makeshift sub wannabe. I have connected it with speaker wire from the B speaker outs (an old Yamaha receiver) left channel, and though not perfect, it does improve the bass output. My question is, can I connect it with both left and right speaker wires akin to using a Y connecter for a real sub, or am I likely to be sorry I tried? I am assuming that it will not affect the A pair of speakers. Thanks.
MnMark
I have a pair of outdoor speakers for my deck that sound OK, but they probably only go down to 80 or 100hz. I would like to try to supplement the low end with a single bass driver from an old speaker as a makeshift sub wannabe. I have connected it with speaker wire from the B speaker outs (an old Yamaha receiver) left channel, and though not perfect, it does improve the bass output. My question is, can I connect it with both left and right speaker wires akin to using a Y connecter for a real sub, or am I likely to be sorry I tried? I am assuming that it will not affect the A pair of speakers. Thanks.
MnMark
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