It looks like your first set up is in Series which will not drop the ohms of the speakers (i.e. safest route). I am assuming it is a 2 channel amp? Set up 1 also looks like you are trying to brige the ...

I'm still new and learning about all this home theater and audio stuff. I'm not sure which receiver I should match with my speakers. Right now I only have Fluance Signature Series HiFi Two-Way ...

Outdoor Speakers are a great addition to your home and not a huge investment if you know what to buy and how to install them properly. The past 16 months have been very challenging for all of us.