Connecting multiple passive speakers wirelessly involves a bit more complexity than connecting wireless speakers, as passive speakers do not have built-in amplification or wireless connectivity. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:
Required Components
- Wireless Audio Transmitter and Receiver System: You will need a wireless transmitter connected to your audio source and receivers connected to each amplifier that powers your passive speakers.
- Amplifiers: Each passive speaker will require an amplifier to drive the speaker. Some wireless transmitter will have an integrated amplifier on the speaker side.
- Cables: Speaker wires to connect the passive speakers to the amplifiers and RCA or other audio cables to connect the receiver to the amplifier.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Set Up the Transmitter
Connect the Transmitter to the Audio Source: Using an appropriate audio cable (RCA, 3.5mm, optical, etc.), connect the transmitter to the audio output of your audio source (e.g., AV receiver, stereo system, computer).
Step 2: Set Up the Receivers
Place a Receiver Near Each Amplifier: Position the wireless receivers close to the amplifiers that will power your passive speakers.
Connect the Receivers to the Amplifiers: Use RCA or another suitable audio cable to connect each receiver to the input of its corresponding amplifier.
Step 3: Set Up the Amplifiers
Connect Amplifiers to Passive Speakers: Use speaker wires to connect each amplifier to its corresponding passive speaker. Ensure the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals are correctly connected to avoid phase issues.
Step 4: Power On and Pair the Devices
Power On All Devices: Turn on the audio source, the transmitter, the receivers, and the amplifiers.
Pair the Transmitter and Receivers: Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the wireless audio system to pair the transmitter with the receivers. This often involves pressing a pair button or setting the devices to the same frequency/channel.
Conclusion
While going wireless is appealing, keep in mind that some cables are always necessary. You’ll need power cables for the wireless transmitter and receiver, as well as cables from the receiver to the speaker. There are other elegant ways to conceal these cables, such as using in-wall cabling or cable hiders.