Help with B&W Speakers to S4 setup
Help with B&W Speakers to S4 setup Posted on: 03.09.2012 by Cherrie Revelle Hello guys, I'm new and starting out, my current setup now is, S4, Macbook, ipad2. My main question is the speakers/RCA. I have 2 speakers (handed down) I'd like to use, was curious how would I be able to connect them together, the speakers are B&W DM630's (mid 90's production) they have 2 high (pos/neg) and 2 low (pos/neg) but I'm unfamiliar with their connection type, speaker wire, RCA, or perhaps another? They have never been used before, practically new, I'm not an audio expert but I would assume I would need an AMP or an adapter from speaker to device/AMP to RCA to S4? Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks. Pics of the speakers rear attachedIMG_0184.jpgIMG_0185.jpg Edit: Can anyone tell me what type of cable that goes to these speakers? xlr/rca/speaker wire? | |
| Malcolm Leckenby 03.09.2012 | been using those speakers the last 3 years at home. mine is connected to cheap hfi reciver denon AVR-800 from 90 |
| Malcolm Leckenby 03.09.2012 | been using those speakers the last 3 years at home. mine is connected to cheap hfi reciver denon AVR-800 from 90 |
| Malcolm Leckenby 03.09.2012 | been using those speakers the last 3 years at home. mine is connected to cheap hfi reciver denon AVR-800 from 90 |
| Malcolm Leckenby 03.09.2012 | been using those speakers the last 3 years at home. mine is connected to cheap hfi reciver denon AVR-800 from 90 |
| Malcolm Leckenby 03.09.2012 | been using those speakers the last 3 years at home. mine is connected to cheap hfi reciver denon AVR-800 from 90 |
| Ossie Pooley 03.09.2012 |
Originally Posted by fullenglishpint
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| Cherrie Revelle 03.09.2012 |
Originally Posted by fullenglishpint
I was able to find the manual online and it did mention 2 high and 2 low, it also said that 2 high can be used alone, 2 low does not have to be used at all, I'm guessing that the 2 low would be for more deeper bass? Does anyone have an opinion/recommendation on how u would run these 2 speakers to an S4/Mac setup? 2 Amps for both high/low or just 1 amp, any suggestions on an average make/model AMP for DJ gear? I'm aware that they are not outdoor type speakers, since I'm starting out I'm sure these will be great for starting out and to learn with at home, and perhaps bring them to a house party or somewhere they will not get damaged/exposure to outdoor weather. A link to a thread about someone doing a "crossover mod" for the Speakers B&W DM630 http://www.audiokarma.org/community s/arc.../t-423009.html and http://www.diyaudio.com/community s/multi...over-caps.html, so I'm assuming it does have built-in crossover, so I'm assuming 1 amp is fine unless I lose alot of sound quality without running two amps? Thanks again Manual @ http://www.mediafire.com/?upwts2ycltiddco |
| Tatum Ansaldo 03.09.2012 | Looks like those are intended for use with banana plugs, which look like this: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1346716451.058477.jpg If they unscrew you can probably use them with plain speaker wires as well. The problem you'll have is that since these are high end HiFi speakers, they're intended for use with either an external crossover or twin amps (one for highs and another for lows, hence the 4 connectors. It's called bi-amping. One amp won't power them properly unless they have a switchable built in crossover that I can't see in the photos. And I definitely wouldn't recommend them as outdoor speakers or for use as an alternative to a PA. Very much NOT their intended purpose. |
| Cherrie Revelle 03.09.2012 |
Originally Posted by Alubat
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| Malcolm Leckenby 03.09.2012 | been using those speakers the last 3 years at home. mine is connected to cheap hfi reciver denon AVR-800 from 90 |
| Cherrie Revelle 03.09.2012 | Hello guys, I'm new and starting out, my current setup now is, S4, Macbook, ipad2. My main question is the speakers/RCA. I have 2 speakers (handed down) I'd like to use, was curious how would I be able to connect them together, the speakers are B&W DM630's (mid 90's production) they have 2 high (pos/neg) and 2 low (pos/neg) but I'm unfamiliar with their connection type, speaker wire, RCA, or perhaps another? They have never been used before, practically new, I'm not an audio expert but I would assume I would need an AMP or an adapter from speaker to device/AMP to RCA to S4? Any help would be greatly appreciated thanks. Pics of the speakers rear attachedIMG_0184.jpgIMG_0185.jpg Edit: Can anyone tell me what type of cable that goes to these speakers? xlr/rca/speaker wire? |
| Cherrie Revelle 05.09.2012 | Thanks guys for all the help, the only thing that i'm missing is the amp/receiver. So im wondering if anyone could give some recommenations on an inexpensive amp sub $100 to get for the house and maybe portable?, Would this amp be suitable for what I need? (S4<>RCA> Amp <speaker wires<> 2 speakers I'm assuming I don't need a big home hifi theatre amp/receiver like a denon? just a regular amp would do, would a 1 channel amp work or does it also have to be 2 channel? Link below to amazon http://tinyurl.com/9xhf7av Thanks so much! |
| Malcolm Leckenby 05.09.2012 | the manaul you have linked to says suitable for amplifiers 25-150w on page 4 |
| Ossie Pooley 03.09.2012 |
Originally Posted by fullenglishpint
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| Cherrie Revelle 03.09.2012 |
Originally Posted by fullenglishpint
I was able to find the manual online and it did mention 2 high and 2 low, it also said that 2 high can be used alone, 2 low does not have to be used at all, I'm guessing that the 2 low would be for more deeper bass? Does anyone have an opinion/recommendation on how u would run these 2 speakers to an S4/Mac setup? 2 Amps for both high/low or just 1 amp, any suggestions on an average make/model AMP for DJ gear? I'm aware that they are not outdoor type speakers, since I'm starting out I'm sure these will be great for starting out and to learn with at home, and perhaps bring them to a house party or somewhere they will not get damaged/exposure to outdoor weather. A link to a thread about someone doing a "crossover mod" for the Speakers B&W DM630 http://www.audiokarma.org/community s/arc.../t-423009.html and http://www.diyaudio.com/community s/multi...over-caps.html, so I'm assuming it does have built-in crossover, so I'm assuming 1 amp is fine unless I lose alot of sound quality without running two amps? Thanks again Manual @ http://www.mediafire.com/?upwts2ycltiddco |
| Tatum Ansaldo 03.09.2012 | Looks like those are intended for use with banana plugs, which look like this: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1346716451.058477.jpg If they unscrew you can probably use them with plain speaker wires as well. The problem you'll have is that since these are high end HiFi speakers, they're intended for use with either an external crossover or twin amps (one for highs and another for lows, hence the 4 connectors. It's called bi-amping. One amp won't power them properly unless they have a switchable built in crossover that I can't see in the photos. And I definitely wouldn't recommend them as outdoor speakers or for use as an alternative to a PA. Very much NOT their intended purpose. |
| Cherrie Revelle 03.09.2012 |
Originally Posted by Alubat
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| Malcolm Leckenby 03.09.2012 | I have s2 connected to reciver with rca speaker wire between reciver and speakers yes, you can screw on/off to tighten speaker wire that is going through a hole from the port on the speakes |
| Cherrie Revelle 03.09.2012 | Thanks for the reply, figured I needed an amp, and how about the connection ports from the speakers, are they speaker wire or RCA? I couldn't make it out since they can screw off/on to tighten an RCA, or perhaps they tighten a speaker wire that is going through a hole from the port? From the looks of the Denon, you have it connected via speaker wire, would converting/DIY speakerwire to RCA then connecting directly into the S4 work to avoid the amp or no? |
| Malcolm Leckenby 03.09.2012 | been using those speakers the last 3 years at home. mine is connected to cheap hfi reciver denon AVR-800 from 90 |
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