“Can you attach a second set of speakers to this system (4 total?). I have outdoor speakers on my deck running to my receiver inside and would like to keep them. Is this possible to do? The two with the system and the two speakers from outside? Thank you!”
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Yes you can but you have to buy a speaker splitter box. The one I have has individual volume controls for each of three zones and one of these zones I have connected to outdoor speakers. You just connect the speaker wires from your Denon to the splitter box and the speaker wires from the zones on the box to the individual speakers. Very simple to do!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, this system does not have outputs to connect additional speakers other than a subwoofer.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You might be able to do this with an external A/B speaker switch, but make sure the Denon amplifier is OFF before selecting speaker set A or set B. Make sure the polarity is hooked up correctly on all speaker terminals, amplifier terminals and switch terminals to prevent equipment damage. Make sure the impedance on the second set of speakers is greater than or equal to the speakers that came with the system.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.In theory yes, but it is not straightforward if you are not familiar with electronics. If you look at the back of the unit, you will see a label by the speaker connectors, "IMPEDANCE: 6~16 Ω". Simplifying, that is the range of the electrical "resistance" of the speakers that the amplifier in the system can work with. Any speaker will have a certain impedance rating (indicated on a label on its back or in the specifications). The speakers that come with this system I believe are rated 6Ω. Most speakers for home use are rated 8Ω, with some at 6 or 4Ω. The safest way to add conventional speakers to a system that does not already have a second speaker output is to add a second one per channel IN SERIES. That way the total impedance will be the sum of the two. For example, connecting a 8Ω speaker to an existing one will give you a total of 14Ω, still within the recommended range. The catch is that the power will be split between the two speakers on each channel, so each one of the two will play at lower volume. The most bang for the buck would be using a 4Ω speaker, to make the total 10Ω. DO NOT TRY THIS IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING. You risk to damage the internal amplifier if you do it wrong.
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