Members Bandmaster1 Posted August 3, 2013 Members Share Posted August 3, 2013 Hello, I use two Celestion 175 watt, 8 ohm SR3's, as main speakers for my jazz band, through a 180w mixer amp, which works perfectly. I recently purchased another two SR3's, to use as monitors, which I linked to the existing pair via the speakon in/out connectors. To my surprise the sound through both sets of speakers was extremely muffled. When I disconnected the monitors, the sound was perfect. I also tried the monitors on their own and they were perfect. The mixer is a Peavey 150w at 4ohm and 100w at 8ohm Have you any idea what the problem might be? Thank you for your help. RegardsKevin Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted August 3, 2013 Members Share Posted August 3, 2013 Assuming you're not yanking our chain, that mixer can only drive two 8 ohm speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bandmaster1 Posted August 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2013 Not yanking. What sort of mixer do I need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted August 4, 2013 Members Share Posted August 4, 2013 If its rated at 4 ohms minimum, do NOT connect 3 speakers to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted August 4, 2013 Members Share Posted August 4, 2013 If it's the 5 channel peavey box mixer from 30 years ago, we used to run three eight ohm monitors off it - but gear was a lot more stout back then. If he just needs a couple monitors I'd suggest running those two in series but I suspect that's way above his technical ability . If he was nearby I'd loan him one of my series cables... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bandmaster1 Posted August 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2013 Thank you. RegardsKevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bandmaster1 Posted August 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted August 4, 2013 Thanks to everybody for thier help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members monthlymixcd Posted August 5, 2013 Members Share Posted August 5, 2013 Where are you located, Bandmaster1? I see CL posts for my area all the time for box mixer/speakers combos. Usually less than $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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