HP65S-8 BLACK: How To Parallel Wire

Introduction

Parallel wiring your HP65S-8 speakers is a great way to achieve a 4-ohm load, which is still compatible with most home stereo receivers, and actually increases your sound output a bit. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of wiring your speakers in parallel and maximizing sound performance. This setup is ideal if you’re using two pairs of 8-ohm speakers and want to power them with a home stereo receiver.

1. Gather Your Tools and Materials

Before starting, make sure you have the following:

• HP65S-8 Speakers (two speakers)
• Speaker Wire (two sets)
• Receiver (4-ohm per channel compatible)
• Drill and Drill Bits (if needed to adjust speaker placements)
• Wire Strippers (optional, to strip wire ends)
• Screwdriver (to connect speaker wire terminals)

2. Remove the Speakers for Wiring

• For this tutorial, we’ve taken down the speakers from their wall brackets to easily demonstrate the wiring process. If you have your speakers mounted, you can still follow the same steps for wiring.

3. Wiring the Speakers Together

1. Connect First Set of Speaker Wires to the First Speaker
   • Take one set of speaker wires and connect the positive (red) and negative (black) ends to the terminals on your first speaker.
   • Secure the wires into the corresponding terminals (red for positive, black for negative).
2. Connect the Other End of the Speaker Wire to the Second Speaker
   • Take the other end of the first set of speaker wires and connect them to the terminals on the second speaker.
   • Again, connect red to red (positive) and black to black (negative).

4. Combining the Second Set of Speaker Wires

1. Twist the Wires Together
   • Take the second set of speaker wires and combine the red wires from both sets (first and second set) by twisting them together.
   • Do the same for the black wires, twisting them together.
2. Connect to the Second Speaker
   • Plug the combined red wires into the red positive terminal of the second speaker.
   • Similarly, plug the combined black wires into the black negative terminal of the second speaker.

5. Wiring to the Receiver

1. Connect the Other End of the Speaker Wire to the Receiver
   • Take the remaining free end of the second set of speaker wires and connect them to the positive and negative terminals on your receiver (one channel, either left or right).
2. Check for Proper Connections
   • Make sure the wires are securely plugged in, matching the positive and negative terminals.

6. Final Check

• Now that both speakers are connected, you have wired them in parallel to achieve a 4-ohm load...

7. Play Music and Test the Setup

1. Test the Sound
   • Play some music to check how the speakers sound. You should experience clear, balanced audio from both speakers.
2. Additional Setup
   • If you want to add more speakers, simply repeat the parallel wiring setup for the other channel on your receiver.

8. Conclusion

Parallel wiring your HP65S 8 speakers is a simple and effective way to ensure they work with your 4-ohm receiver. This process ensures a seamless connection, giving you optimal sound quality. Whether you’re running the wires inside or outside the wall, the key step is ensuring the correct parallel wiring for a 4-ohm load.