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Wiring in series or parallel

Here's my situation: I've got two rear (not surround) speakers in my theatre, and a 6 channel amp. I was physically unable to center-mount a single speker b/c of a chimney run in the back of the theatre. My 6 channel amp is a Mac MC-206. My Pre/pro is a Mac MX-134 -- only has 1 rear-channel input. So, since I only have 6 channels and need to connect both speakers to it, I was wondering if I should run in series or parallel for best sound. Also, how would I wire that? Back in the day, I used to know how, but it's been 20 years since I had to do it.

Any help is appreciated.

j-bomber
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alnan
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Wiring in series, take your speaker wire and connect the + side to the red speaker terminal of one speaker, the - to the black terminal on the other speaker. split one of the wires in half, or just use one side, but connect the - of your first speaker to the + on your other speaker. Whatever the ohms are for your speakers, they will now double. Example, one 4 ohm speaker in series with another 4 ohm speaker now presents an 8 ohm load.
Wiring in parallel, connect both +'s (red) together, both -'s (black) together. Now your ohms will be cut in half. Example, one 4 ohm speaker wired in parallel with another 4 ohm speaker now presents a 2 ohm load.
Simple, huh? Good luck!
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