Is it possible to hook up a 2 channel speaker to an additional tweeter. Basically I would like to take a 2 ch speaker that has 45 w from an amp going to it and add a component tweeter. Can I just wire the tweeter in parrallel with the 2 ch speaker so that Im basically turning it into a 3 ch speaker? Or is it more complicated than this? Do I need to worry about the resistance of the tweeter or can I just match to the resistance of the 2 ch speaker? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

Your question isn't very clear...do you want to add tweeters to two-way speakers? If so, the answer is yes, you can add tweeters...but you do need to worry about final ohm load at the amp.

Just curious...why do you want to install tweeters in addition to two-way speakers?

 

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You do not want to send full range signal to a tweeter, they are not designed to handle it and will most likely fry. You need to have some some type of crossover in line to remove the mid range and low end frequencies. I also would like to know why you would use a seperate tweeter with what I assume are two way speakers. They already have a tweeter.

 

If you mean 2-way speakers, they will have tweeters, and the benefits of adding an extra tweeter are questionable. If you have some extra tweeters, and want to use them just for the sake of using them, then it's not a good idea. And as was mentioned, if you do use them, you will need some sort of crossover between your amp and tweeter. If you have in your mind that there will be some great difference in the way your system will sound with the extra tweeters, you will be disappointed. Just my opinion.

 

On another thread, I describe a 5x7 Alpine component set which seems to be a good in-door compromise with a 12dB crossover w/swivel tweeter...the others are correct here...

 

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If you want to add tweeters to your set-up, you will need to protect them with a crossover.

Depending on what you are trying to do, this crossover could consist of simply a capacitor, or a combination of capacitor & coil.

You need to post a little info for anyone to help you.

1. The tweeter impedance, in Ohms.

2. Recommended X-over frequency for the tweeter, in khz.

3. db roll-off that you would like to have with your system.

If you can answer most of those, or are comfortable with an educated guess, help is just a post or 2 away.

If you are OK with a 6db / octave roll-off, a solution could be as low as $2 per speaker.

If you need a little sharper roll-off (12db / octave) the price will probably be in the $5 a speaker range.

Let me know if you plan to proceed. I'll help you all I can...