this possible?

milkinc13 · 30 May 2008 at 16:14

is it possible to use speakers from a surround sound kit with a different amp?

thanks
Phil

Grimley · 30 May 2008 at 16:21

It depends on what make the speakers are.

tres · 30 May 2008 at 16:52

depends what connectors they have

dave-lew99 · 30 May 2008 at 17:31

Basically Yes.

If they're active, feed them with multi channel line out (not sure if this is that common or not - my amp has 6 channel post-volume line out)

If they're passive, connect them normally.

You may have connector and impedance mis-matching, - the impedance will probably be on the back of each speaker and on the back of the amp. It's best if they match, but not the end of the world if they don't. (you just won't get as much power)

milkinc13 · 30 May 2008 at 18:37

the speakers are Sony ones from DAV-DZ230 so at one end it's just bare cable which goes into the clips on the speakers and the other end has a connection which just plugs into the system

Failsafe · 30 May 2008 at 23:24

What amp do you plan to use the speakers with?

milkinc13 · 31 May 2008 at 20:37

it's just a plan that i have for the future, so nothing as yet as the system is under a year old, but i was just wondering if it was possible then i know i can save money by using the speakers as to me they sound excellent

Failsafe · 31 May 2008 at 23:39

Well you could, but if you do decide to upgrade to a separate AV receiver and DVD player then I'd recommend an alternative speaker solution.
When the time comes I'd sell the DAVDZ230 complete with its speakers to help finance a more suitable 5.1 speaker package.
So while you could use them, I'd advise against it.