Zukasa

This is not a car audio system, but rather a system for my workplace. I couldn't find a more suitable place , so I put the thread here.

I have a Nikko Alpha 220 PowerAmp - 120W, A & B Channels (A or B: 4-8 ohms\speaker, A and B 4-16 ohms\speaker - not quite sure what that means) and I need to set up a system where 2 speaker pairs are hooked up to Channel A (2R,2L) and 2 speaker pairs are hooked up to Channel B (2R,2L)

For Channel A I am planning to use:
IO-6BL, 6 ohm impedance, 20-60W (pair) x2

For Channel B I am planning to use:
IC-8, 8 ohm impedance, 35-70W (pair) x2

Also, Channel A speakers will be 80-150 feet away from the amplifier, while Channel B speakers will be under 80 feet away.

I would also like to use a Potentiometer (volume control) the V-2992-W for the Channel B speakers. I don't see this as a problem, just mentioning it because it is part of the plan.

My questions are:
1. Can I hook up the Channel A and B speakers in series, or must it be in parallel?

2. What gauge wires should I use for the different speakers? Perfect quality is not required for Channel A (preferred for Channel B) because it is going to be played in a loud environment but cost-effectiveness is somewhat important (volume preferred over quality).

3. Any advice or comments? I am relatively new at this (I have worked with electronics, and studied sound systems somewhat) so any advice pertaining to this is greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much in advance.

jeepguync

id use 12 gauge wire and yes you can wire them in series as long as your only using 2 per channel that would give you a 4 ohm load and would be fine for that amp but i would drop it beyond 4 ohms

jeepguync

id use 12 gauge wire and yes you can wire them in series as long as your only using 2 per channel that would give you a 4 ohm load and would be fine for that amp but i would drop it beyond 4 ohms

jaggerwild

http://www.lalena.com/Audio/FAQ/Wiring/