Wiring Polk rear speakers for true stereo sound

[1BigDog]

In the process of wiring up my new Polk 401 speakers. From what I have read the rear speakers are only mono. Has anyone rewired the rears for a true stereo sound? Can this be done? Everything is apart so I can run new wires to the rear, bypassing the stock wiring.

Thanks for any info.

[etcswjoe]

In the process of wiring up my new Polk 401 speakers. From what I have read the rear speakers are only mono. Has anyone rewired the rears for a true stereo sound? Can this be done? Everything is apart so I can run new wires to the rear, bypassing the stock wiring.

Thanks for any info.

 

The only way I could see to make it true stero would be to tap off the front speakers, however I might worry about the extra impedance load.

[GaryZ]

In the process of wiring up my new Polk 401 speakers. From what I have read the rear speakers are only mono. Has anyone rewired the rears for a true stereo sound? Can this be done? Everything is apart so I can run new wires to the rear, bypassing the stock wiring.

Thanks for any info.

 

I do not see rear speakers standard on the Gen 1 MKII schematic, only the fronts.

Why do you think they would be mono?

 

Speakers and power amps:

Your power amplifier is rated at a max power into a specified load.

I think the stock speakers are 4 ohms and the power amp is rated into 4 ohms.

If your Polk speakers are 8 ohms, you can parallel two speakers per channel for 4 ohms.

Half the amplifier power will go to each speaker.

[BuddyRich]

He's got a 2nd gen

[etcswjoe]

What is the impedance of the stock 2nd gen speakers? The Polk speakers are 4 Ohm.

Edited October 15, 2011 by etcswjoe

[GaryZ]

He's got a 2nd gen

 

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[Versus79]

Hi i need a install power amp in my rsv 2007 venture here is the remote cable for stereo to amp ???

[BruceyE]

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Okay , okay. Got it.