Niles Audio Installation Considerations, SVL-4AB Power Handling, Amplifier Impedance Load

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Installation Considerations

SVL-4AB Power Handling

The SVL-4AB is designed for use with receivers or amplifiers having a maximum power output of 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms. Damage caused by the use of higher-power receivers or amplifiers will void the warranty. Consult your Niles dealer or receiver/amplifier manufacturer if you are uncertain about the power rating of your receivers or amplifiers.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE SVL-4AB 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 connecting 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-4AB with amps or receivers rated at more than 100 watts per channel RMS at 8 ohms.

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Contents SVL-4AB Introduction SVL-4ABIf you have Features and BenefitsPage Amplifier Impedance Load Installation ConsiderationsSVL-4AB Power Handling Type of Speaker Wire Avoiding Interference Using the SVL-4AB with Tube-Type Amplifiers150 Switch Pairs of speakers Tuner InstallationRemoving Connectors Installing the Connectors Playing One Pair of Speakers At a Time OperationPlaying Two or More Speaker Pairs Simultaneously OFF Wiring Requirements Constant Protection SwitchesNiles Audio Corporation