two pairs of maggies??

[pootler]

HI,

I have acquired TWO pairs of MG 1.4 speakers

They are in very good condition.

So.... if I wire them in series , would I get a more amp friendly 8 Ohm ( nominal - I know impedance changes) either side?

Thanks

pootler

 

[MPS]

Yes, nominal impedance in series connection will double.
However maggies typically are an "easy" 4 ohms, meaning mostly resistive load so many amplifiers will be able to drive them without a problem. Sensitivity is quite low (~8x dB/W) so better have some power headroom in amplifier.
Biggest issue in your planned configuration is how to place two speakers /channel. Only valid way would be to make extra high line source by placing one on top of another, IMHO.
Yet again, YMMV.

 

[Don C]

See attached file!

You will need one stereo amp that drives 2 ohms, or two stereo amps that drive 4 ohms.

I heard a double pair of MGIIIa's at a store in Chicago in the 80's, and they were AWESOME!

I really do not know why a double pair never was popular?