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How to Connect Peavey SP3 Speakers to an Amplifier

Peavey SP3 speaker enclosures are three-way, full-range enclosures producing 1,200 watts program of output at an impedance of 8 ohms. These professional-grade enclosures produce great sound quality, and setting them up to run with your powered amplifier is quite easy.

Things You'll Need

  • Peavey SP3 speaker enclosures
  • Powered amplifier
  • Balanced speaker cables with 1/4 inch or Neutrik connectors
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Instructions

    • 1

      Determine whether you will be running the speakers using 1/4 inch balanced speaker cables or using cables with Neutrik connectors.

    • 2

      Locate the stereo balanced powered outputs on the back of your amplifier. Identify the outputs for your method of connection (1/4 inch or Neutrik). Check to make sure the outputs have an output impedance of 8 ohms, matching the input impedance of the speaker enclosures.

    • 3

      Connect one end of the speaker cable to the outputs on the back of the amplifier.

    • 4

      Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding input jack on the back of the SP3 speaker enclosure.

    • 5

      Power on your amplifier and make sure sound is coming out of the speakers. Adjust the volume level accordingly.

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