Got my Pioneer DJM-800 mixer and need to test speakers ... there's a big sale which ends friday. I am wondering if its possible to have 2 sets of speakers connected to my mixer to cover the whole room - each set basically 2 left, 2 right and both sets are different speaker brands. One set of speakers has those silly 16-gauge wires, while the other is standard plugin type. Also I think I'll get a subwoofer (for the one set of speakers which has 16-gauge wires). Are there some kind of audio cable splitters out there - or even better question - are there audio splitters out there that wont compromise the sound quality for this setup?

Let me know. Many thanks in advance

In case anyone needs to see the connections for the back of the mixer to help with the answer, here's a photo I found:

http://www.123dj.com/mixers/pioneer/djm800back.jpg

Last edited by Magnetonium on Apr-16-2008 at 22:44

You could always run 2 speakers out of the XLR master out and then get some RCA to TRS or XLR (depending on the back of the second set of speakers) adaptors and run those out of the RCa master outs.

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WAIT!!! Are these speakers or passive?

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Who said I had a manual - I dont have the manual since I didnt buy the 2000 dollar brand new mixer (cant afford it at that price), but from a specific and trusted high quality used electronics store. But thanks for your input.

EDIT: I know jack shit about DJ equipment and electronics and related terminology at this moment, as I am just getting "started". So please understand that.

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Originally posted by DjWoody WAIT!!! Are these speakers or passive?

Crap ... I'll have to get the names/brands, since I am not an expert in the field so I dont know the answer from the top of my head (I am not home right now).

One pair is Kenwood 16 gauge wire speakers (self-powered, no volume controls/power outlet), the other pair used to be part of my home surround system (forgot the brand), with built-in 250-watt subwoofer. Good enough for a house party.

Just run 2 separate amps and it's super easy. If you only want to use one output run it into the "in" in one amp and go out from that amp to your second amp.

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Originally posted by Magnetonium Crap ... I'll have to get the names/brands, since I am not an expert in the field so I dont know the answer from the top of my head (I am not home right now). One pair is Kenwood 16 gauge wire speakers (self-powered, no volume controls/power outlet), the other pair used to be part of my home surround system (forgot the brand), with built-in 250-watt subwoofer. Good enough for a house party.

There you go, self-powered. Just connect it straight to your mixing panel and you're good to go.

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Originally posted by Storyteller There you go, self-powered. Just connect it straight to your mixing panel and you're good to go.

How can I connect 16-gauge wires to the Pioneer board? Thats what I wanted to do in the first place. I need help!

This is what the wire looks like - its not the traditional plugin type, but speaker wires:

http://www.electronicsoutfitter.com...524-ph62107.jpg

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Originally posted by Magnetonium How can I connect 16-gauge wires to the Pioneer board? Thats what I wanted to do in the first place. I need help! This is what the wire looks like - its not the traditional plugin type, but speaker wires: http://www.electronicsoutfitter.com...524-ph62107.jpg

You can't. Unless you place the proper connectors on the end.

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Originally posted by Progress Ent. You can't. Unless you place the proper connectors on the end.

What if I connect these speakers to the sub and the sub to the mixer?