I was hoping someone may be able to clear something up for me when it comes to impedance matching. I am trying to set up a whole-house audio scenario using a Yamaha RX-V673 as the source. I want to connect the zone-2 output of the receiver to six different pairs of 8 ohm speakers in six separate rooms of the house. This is how I hope to have it set up:
Receiver --> (Amplifier?) --> Distribution Block --> Impedance Matching volume knob --> 1 Pair of Speakers
I would like to get volume knobs that have on/off switches on them, so that I can completely cut power to the speakers when not in use rather than just turn the volume all the way down. Will this be an issue when it comes to the impedance matching? For example, if each volume knob is set for the appropriate impedance matching while using 6 pairs of speakers, what will happen when only one pair is active and the rest are turned off?
Would I essentially be running a single set of 8 ohm speakers at a much (much) higher impedance, and would I even be able to hear them? Also, is there any possibility of damaging hardware in this case? Any input on this matter would be greatly appreciated, as I have been having trouble finding an answer online.
As a side question, is it likely my receiver would be able to handle the extra load for all of the speakers at once, or should I invest in an external amplifier as well? I am not sure how to determine how much power I will need.
Thanks!
I was hoping someone may be able to clear something up for me when it comes to impedance matching. I am trying to set up a whole-house audio scenario using a Yamaha RX-V673 as the source. I want to connect the zone-2 output of the receiver to six different pairs of 8 ohm speakers in six separate rooms of the house. This is how I hope to have it set up:
Receiver --> (Amplifier?) --> Distribution Block --> Impedance Matching volume knob --> 1 Pair of Speakers
I would like to get volume knobs that have on/off switches on them, so that I can completely cut power to the speakers when not in use rather than just turn the volume all the way down. Will this be an issue when it comes to the impedance matching? For example, if each volume knob is set for the appropriate impedance matching while using 6 pairs of speakers, what will happen when only one pair is active and the rest are turned off?
Would I essentially be running a single set of 8 ohm speakers at a much (much) higher impedance, and would I even be able to hear them? Also, is there any possibility of damaging hardware in this case? Any input on this matter would be greatly appreciated, as I have been having trouble finding an answer online.
As a side question, is it likely my receiver would be able to handle the extra load for all of the speakers at once, or should I invest in an external amplifier as well? I am not sure how to determine how much power I will need.
Thanks!