By Stanton from Corona, CA on March 9, 2012
I just moved into a new home that has the backyard wired for outdoor audio. There are 5 sets of speakers wired into the entertainment center (10 speakers - 5 sets of wires), plus my indoor speaker system. I currently have it all wired into a 2 zone Onkyo receiver. I want to up-grade my hardware but am not sure what to get. Is the recommendation to wire a 6 zone amp like the MX1260 behind the receiver to provide a dedicated zone and power to each set of speakers? The indoor and outdoor sets can still be run separately if so? Should I run the inside set off the receiver directly and the outside speakers off the amp? Looking for general hardware set up input. Thanks.
By Customer Service - Q&A on March 9, 2012
Answer:
Stanton,
That would be optimal to use the MX1260 its a major step above the amp/ speaker selector system. I cant recommend this amp enough, it leaves you room to expand as well with 6 zones/ 12 channels. You can run your internal setup from the existing receiver and drive the outside with the MX1260 from zone 2 output. Can you tell us which Onkyo Reciever you are using?
CLBy Tim from Chicago,IL on March 11, 2012
Is this unit compatible with Control4
By Customer Service - Q&A on March 11, 2012
Answer:
Hi Tim:
That is really a question for Control 4. If all you need is a 12 volt trigger to work with the Control 4 the answer would be yes. I am thinking though it may need an RS232 connection to properly communicate with the Control 4 system a feature that is not offered on ths amplifier. Again I would contact Control 4.
TLBy Dave "D*Sol" Rivera from dsol@otwproductions.net on March 11, 2012
Would this amp be sufficient to power 10 speakers (AP650 High Definition Pair 6.5" Patio Speakers)?
The application is background music for restaurant. Thanks.
By Customer Service - Q&A on March 11, 2012
Answer:
Hi Dave:
Yes the MX1260 would provide ample power for your 10 speakers (or 5 stereo pairs?). You also have an option of adding Powered Subwoofers to the system as well for after dining time (the unit features dual signal level pre-outs as well). You can also add Volume controls in line for each pair of speakers if so desired (would recommend our VKR120 Resistor based volume controls). Another choice to consider is running a 70V system using the AP650 speakers with the optional 70V tap (a $10.00 additon per pair). The PA90 commercial 70Volt integrated amplifier may be more applicable for your background music. See the PA90 on our site under commercial amplifiers. It features three microphone inputs for paging as well. It would be best to home run all the speaker cables back to the central location so you have the option of either running the MX1260 or the PA90. The PA90 is a single mono connection to each speaker. The MX1260 would connect a left and right to each zone (5 of the 6 zones). Both amplifiers will allow multiple source connections. But only the MX1260 will allow you to play different sources to to select pairs. So if you had a back dining area or seperate area for meetings you could plug in a dedicated source for those areas with the MX1260. So you have options, the MX1260 will provide flexibility plus more than enough power. The PA90 maybe a more affordable solution but limited in output power. Please do not hesitated to contact us if you have additional questions.
TL
By Jason from Dallas, TX on January 1, 2012
I can't tell from the product images but can you select which zone is active from the front or is it all or nothing?
By Customer Service - Q&A on January 3, 2012
Answer:
Hi Jason,
The six zones, or 12 channels, share a common power supply and turn-on method either manually switched (on the front), auto sensing, or from a 12-volt trigger (hard wired). You can select a common source (1 or 2) or connect an independent source per channel or zone but you are restricted to the turn-on option you select for all.
TL/MA
By Jim from Los Angeles, Ca on January 7, 2012
Does the input for this amp have to come from the preamp or can I input directly from the speaker connections on my receiver (the amplified outputs)?
By Customer Service - Q&A on January 9, 2012
Answer:
Hi Jim,
The MX1260 features preamp signal only. There are two sets of universal inputs to choose from or you can input directly to a zone or individual channel. There is no speaker level (amplified inputs). Our high current two-channel amps (AMP200 or AMP300) feature a choice of signal level (pre-amplified) or speaker level inputs (amplified). This along with a speaker selector works better when you do not have a signal level output from your receiver.
TL/MABy Dante from Manhattan, New York on January 31, 2012
I'm not sure which amplifier to buy; the MX1260 or the AMP300 High Definition 300W Amp. I have a story home with 12 zones. The speakers upstairs are Zone A and the speakers downstairs, in the garage, on the patio and the deck are Zone B. I've noticed all of the speakers downstairs are not at the same volume as the speakers upstairs. In fact the speakers furtheest away from the audio closet have softer volumes relative to their distances from the receiver. All zones have individual impedance matching volume control and the receiver is the master control volume. The speakers on the patio and the deck are the weakest sounding of all the speakers that are downstairs. I want to add an amplifier to just Zone B but not sure which one will be best. Oh I almost forgot, I have the speakers running through a 6 speaker selector box for each zone.
Specifications on the audio equipment:
Receiver: Pioneer Audio/Video multichannel VSX-918V
All speakers: 8ohm 100watts rating (instaled either in-wall, mounted, or in-ceiling.
Volume controls: 8ohm matching
No subwoofer
Should I turn off the impedance matching on the receiver and let the volume control do it? I am also wanting to install an IR receiver either above or below the volume control on for each zones. Do you have a kit that will do the job? I already ran the IR wire when the volume control wires were being ran. All of the wire was done during construction of the house
Any help or recommendations you have will be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your help with this!!
By Customer Service - Q&A on February 1, 2012
Answer:
Hi Dante:
We would recommend the AMP300 based upon the Pioneeer multi-channel receiver you are using. It does not feature a signal level Pre-amp output. The AMP300 has an option where you can connect the Speaker level outputs from the Speaker B directly to a high level input. It then steps down the amplified signal back to pre-amplified. According to your setup you should have an impedance matching volume control for each and every zone located between the two six zone Speaker selector. Six zones for Speaker output A (also labeled front speakers) six volume controls and six pair of 8 ohm speakers 100 watt speakers. You have the same setup for the downstairs and outdoors on Speaker B, six zone speaker selector, six IM Volume controls and six pair of 8 ohm 100 watt speakers. For both A and B your impedance matching volume controls all should be set to 8X and you should make sure the protection switch on both of the speaker selectors is diables (turned off). Volume on your system should be determined with all volume controls at full volume all the way clockwise (where they have no effect). Set volume at accepatble level and then use the volume controls to turn the sound down. By adding the AMP300 you will be able to increase the volume level of zone B while making the Zone A more efficient once it only has to worry about powering the single speaker output (A).
I like that you have prewired the IR for each zone. Are the preterminated with sensors? We are currently developing our IR product offering. I can recommend a site you may want to contact for more information... Infared Resources on Amazon Marketplace, http://www.amazon.com/gp/aag/main?ie=UTF8&sshmPath=at-a-glance&isAmazonFulfilled=&marketplaceID=ATVPDKIKX0DER&isCBA=&orderID=&asin=&seller=A2P71T2R9F3X04&isPopup=
TLBy David Miller from Fort Benning, GA on February 8, 2012
I have a home with six speakers (8 ohm) built into the ceiling of six seperate rooms. Each room has a seperate
volume control. I want to be able to play a stereo receiver through those speakers and have the wires to each coming back to a central location. Can you recommend the type of amplifier I would use. Since there is only a single speaker in each room I am not looking for stereo sound but sound quality is important. Your suggestion?
By Customer Service - Q&A on February 8, 2012
Answer:
David,
I would recommend our AMP300 and ISS6 although you would have no way of using that in mono, half would be left and half would be right.
Or you could use the mx1260 - the down side is there would be no master volume.
CLBy mark from corona,ca on December 2, 2011
does this unit have built-in impedance protection?
By Customer Service - Q&A on December 2, 2011
Answer:
This unit has seperate channels for each speaker, so impedance matching would not be necessary.
CLBy Customer Service - Q&A on December 2, 2011
Answer:
This unit has separate channels for each speaker, so impedance matching would not be necessary.
CLBy jason from missouri on April 16, 2012
i have one of these and am buying another. the unit has been brilliant except one channel has ceased to work. i switched speakers to make sure it was the amp and not my speakers but to no avail. i don't run the thing hard at all but one day i just noticed the speakers in my bath stopped working. is there any other diagnostic i can do and what is the warranty period. as i said i am buying another to add more zones to my system but would appreciate any insight on the original unit. thank you, jason
By Customer Service - Q&A on April 17, 2012
Answer:
Hi Jason,
If you are certain it's the channel, we would take a look at it under warranty and repair or replace it for you. Please email Brennan@outdoorspeakerdepot.com for an RMA #. Also, we have the printable warranty form to include in the box when you mail it back to us. If you scroll all the way to the bottom of our homepage, under the category Support there is a link: How to Return a Product. In the meantime, hook up your new MX1260 to your existing system. Thanks for being such a loyal customer.
CL 712By mark from corona,ca on December 8, 2011
what is the impedance limits min/max per channel?
By Customer Service - Q&A on December 8, 2011
Answer:
Hi Mark,
It all depends on what you are trying to accomplish. This is a 12-channel amp that is grouped into 6 stereo zones. You can connect two pair of 8-ohm speakers in parallel to a stereo zone which would be a 4-ohm load to the stereo right and left channel of the stereo zone (example: channel 1 and 2, stereo zone #1). In the single channel bridged mode (80 watts), you can connect a single summed mono stereo speaker, which needs to be 8 ohm. You can also bridge two channels together for 160 watts; however, you can only connect a single 8-ohm speaker. This amp also provides dual source through the BUS connection or you can connect each channel or each zone directly to a source.
Please let us know if you need additional info. It would help us to know what you are trying to accomplish (i.e., what speakers and sources you are using, how many zones, etc.).
TL/MA
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