receiver keeps shutting off

[Durvelle27]

ok i have a Yamaha HTR-5940 and when i turn the voulme up its shuts off and says check sp wire. i checked all the wires but still keeps happening what do i do ?

 

[Anteaus]

Sounds like an impedance mismatch, which is causing the amp to run too hard and overheat. Check your speakers to make sure they Ohm loads are appropriate for the output.

Are you running more than one speaker per channel?

 

[Durvelle27]

i have a 5.1 setup and all the speakers are 8 OHMs and i don't think its a overheating issue because its not getting hot at all ?

 

[Anarchist420]

I guess their could be a short in the speaker wire.

 

[sdifox]

has to be a short somewhere. disconnect all cables from receiver and speaker, connect one speaker (without removing last) at a time and test.

 

[Durvelle27]

ok will try

 

[Durvelle27]

ok i tried but didn't help.... does it matter what kind of speaker wire to use because im using 18 gauge speaker wire

 

[fralexandr]

1) edit: nvm, you bought the KLH HT-9900
did you make sure to connect the 2 fronts to the subwoofer? and the subwoofer to the front left right outputs on the receiver?
http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=5366565&postcount=15

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2) ? it didn't help?
so the first speaker you connected returned the check speaker wire error?

have you tried just connecting the front speakers?

the maximum theoretical distance based on resistance and wire gauge
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaker_wire#Wire_gauge
do any of your wires approach or exceed 32ft?

most places recommend much shorter distances (see Table 1) [though as explained in the wiki, you can run longer than this, you'll just have worse sound output)
http://www.audioholics.com/education/cables/speaker-cable-gauge
you might want to use 16 gauge for your surrounds

what speakers are you using?
I think this might apply: as volume/output power increases, impedance decreases
i think i've heard that some 8 ohm speakers will actually drop below 8 ohms under certain conditions
http://www.bcae1.com/spkrimp.htm

 

[sdifox]

ok i tried but didn't help.... does it matter what kind of speaker wire to use because im using 18 gauge speaker wire

what about no wires connected to receiver? does it complain?

 

[Durvelle27]

i think one exceeds 32FT and others are close

 

[sdifox]

i think one exceeds 32FT and others are close

just get some 12ga and call it a day do not buy expensive wires.

Home Depot has speaker wires that are reasonably priced. The cut length ones, not the ones already in a spindle or roll.

I think it was 2 dollars a metre for 12ga if I remember correctly.

or use 12ga romex if you have spare wiring about and don't mind the stiffness and white shell.

 

[Durvelle27]

i got my speaker wire from walmart and all that have is 14 gauge, 16 gauge, and 18 gauge copper speaker wire

 

[sdifox]

i got my speaker wire from walmart and all that have is 14 gauge, 16 gauge, and 18 gauge copper speaker wire

walmart is pretty expensive for wires.

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?PartNumber=100-025

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=100-113

or check your local electronics hobby store.

 

[Durvelle27]

100' for 8 but what's a good place you suggest ?

 

[sdifox]

100' for 8 but what's a good place you suggest ?

100' of 18GA for 8 bux is actually not bad. what is their price for 14?

 

[Durvelle27]

like $12

 

[sdifox]

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Metra-S12-...e-100/21015919

the 100' of 14GA is not bad for 12 bux. as long as it is labelled oxygen free copper.

 

[Durvelle27]

would this do because they actually carry this in my local walmart

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-14...Spool/14667126

 

[sdifox]

would this do because they actually carry this in my local walmart

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-14...Spool/14667126

good god no. no wonder it's so cheap. It ain't copper :biggrin:.

Copper clad aluminum means the core is aluminum, there is a layer of copper outside it.


the walmart 12ga one I linked to will ship to your store free. you just have to wait a bit.

 

[Anteaus]

Do you have a multimeter? Check the Ohms at both the speaker and at the end of the wires before they enter the reciever. It's possible the problem is the wire or even one of the speakers. It's unlikely that your speaker wire is causing these issues unless they are damaged or shorted, even at 18 gauge. It's still a good idea to swap it out for better stuff, but I doubt it will actually fix the problem unless you happen to replace a bad wire.

Your reciever is telling you there is an impedance issue which is causing an imbalance. Good luck.

 

[Durvelle27]

no i don't have a multimeter and i wouldn't think there the speakers as they are new.

 

[fralexandr]

why CCA is BAD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJt6C2tvPBQ&feature=g-all-u
copper vs CCA (in a car audio situation)
from this thread
http://www.caraudioforum.com/showthread.php?t=341089

also did you see my edit?
edit: nvm, you bought the KLH HT-9900
did you make sure to connect the 2 fronts to the subwoofer? and the subwoofer to the front left right outputs on the receiver?
http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost...5&postcount=15

 

[Durvelle27]

no i'm not using the included sub have the speakers hooked straight to the receiver

 

[Durvelle27]

well that means i'll have to wait till next month to get the copper speaker wire sense my budget is low from my pc build ?

 

[sdifox]

well that means i'll have to wait till next month to get the copper speaker wire sense my budget is low from my pc build ?

30 bux?????

next month is only 10 days away :biggrin: