Dave Osborne wrote:
The Medway Handyman wrote:
Looking to get some speakers for the decking, so we can have a
little music outside.

I've seen wireless ones which transmit from the hi-fi, but they need
plugging in to the mains, which rather defeats the object - no power
on the deck.

They don't have to look like rocks or anything.

SWMBO has some wireless headphone which plug into the 'phones'
socket on the hi-fi (Sony).

So, question is; Can I just use a speaker extension lead of say 10
metres which will plug into the 'phones' socket and connect the
other end to some outdoor speakers? Like these?

Not really. The phones socket usually has resistors connected to limit
the power delivered to the headphones.

If your hifi doesn't have terminals at the back for a second pair of
speakers, then you should consider getting a speaker switch box.

e.g. http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=97927

This box allows you to switch both pairs of speakers on at once. This
might cause a problem for your amp, but probably won't unless you turn
your hi-fi up to max.

That looks good. It will mainly be 'either' speakers not both

Your existing speakers will most likely be eight ohms and your new
speakers should be likewise.

It says 6 ohms on the back of the hi-fi.


http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=221776 I could build a
box for them out of deck boards


These would be fine.


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk