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Can I connect 200 ohm output impedance to 8 kilo ohm input impedance?

post #1 of 5
3/20/13 at 8:11am
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I have an Alesis DEQ230 Graphic EQ, where the audio output impedance is 220 Ohm. I want to connect it to my Logitech Z5500 speaker, where the input impedance is 8 KOhm (http://reviews.cnet.com/pc-speakers/logitech-z-5500/4507-3179_7-31115626.html).

So my question is- can I connect them directly with the 2x 1/4 mono male jack to 3.5mm stereo female jack (similar to http://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP159-Stereo-Breakout-10-Feet/dp/B005HGM1D6/ref=pd_bxgy_MI_img_z)?
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post #2 of 5
3/20/13 at 9:11am
Yes. This is how modern audio systems are interconnected.
Impedance matching went out in the 60's.
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post #3 of 5
3/21/13 at 1:39am
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Thank you for the information.
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post #4 of 5
3/21/13 at 11:32am
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Originally Posted by SAM64 View Post

Yes. This is how modern audio systems are interconnected.
Impedance matching went out in the 60's.
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post #5 of 5
3/21/13 at 8:33pm
To third it, the rule of thumb I've seen is 1:10 or better. Those numbers easily surpass that at about 1:36.
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