Niles Audio manual Installation Considerations, SVL-6 Power Handling, Amplifier Impedance Load

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Installation Considerations

SVL-6 Power Handling

The SVL-6 is designed for use with a receiver or amplifier hav- ing a maximum power output of 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms. Damage caused by the use of a higher-power receiver or amplifier will void the warranty. Consult your Niles dealer, or receiver/amplifier manufacturer, if you are uncertain about the power rating of your receiver or amplifier.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE SVL-6 WITH AMPS OR RECEIVERS RATED AT MORE THAN 100 WATTS PER CHANNEL RMS AT 8 OHMS.

Amplifier Impedance Load

As more pairs of speakers are parallel connected to a receiver or amplifier, the overall system impedance becomes lower. For example, if two pairs of 8-ohm speakers are connected in parallel, the impedance will be 4 ohms; two pairs of 4-ohm speakers in parallel become 2 ohms, and so on.

Most receivers or amplifiers are not rated for use below a 4 ohm load. Most manufacturers do not recommend connect- ing more than two pairs of speakers without using some form of impedance correction.

TOOLS

REQUIRED

1/8" Standard Slotted Screwdriver

Wire Stripper

IMPORTANT

DO NOT use the SVL-6 with amps or receivers rated at more than 100 watts per channel RMS at 8 ohms.

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Contents SVL-6 Introduction SVL-6If you have Features and BenefitsPage SVL-6 Power Handling Installation ConsiderationsWire Stripper Amplifier Impedance LoadType of Speaker Wire Avoiding Interference Using the SVL-6 with Tube-Type Amplifiers150 SVL-6 Speaker SELECTION/VOLUME Control System Protection Installation Removing the Connectors Installing the Connectors If your amplifier or OperationPlaying One Pair of Speakers At a Time Ohms Playing Two or More Speaker Pairs SimultaneouslyYou will need to Page Balancing Speaker Volume Constant Protection SwitchNiles