Can i use 6 ohm speakers with 8 ohm receiver

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Can i use 6 ohm speakers with 8 ohm receiver

Post by ChristianLyk » 14 Feb Post by Spinner45 » 14 Feb Post by Jim Leach » 14 Feb Post by Sunwire » 15 Feb Post by analogaudio » 15 Feb Post by Spinner45 » 15 Feb Post by Tinkaroo » 15 Feb Post by ChristianLyk » 15 Feb Quick links. Username: Password: Remember me? Please login or register an account. Board index Hardware Amplifiers and Loudspeakers. Will it blow the speakers if i pair them? Or Will it damage my amp?

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Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Gramps , Jul 24, Log in or Sign up. Steve Hoffman Music Forums. Location: Toronto, Ontario. Obviously, 8 ohm speakers should be used with 8 ohm amps, but I'm wondering about my potential hook-up. But, the amp has the capability of using both 'Speaker A' and 'Speaker B'.

The 6-ohm speaker is the perfect speaker for smaller spaces. The 8-ohm receiver is the perfect receiver for larger spaces. These two speakers can each receive 6 Watts per channel which is typical for most music hearth applications. Because these devices are two channels, we can use regular electrical wires to connect them. We can also use ground or other grounding authorities to connect them to the television or other devices. These speakers can give you the world of sound options that you may not have considered. In addition to giving you the sound quality you desire, these speakers also make for an excellent home cinema system.

Can i use 6 ohm speakers with 8 ohm receiver

However, the set of speakers you own needs a receiver to go with it to take your listening experience to the next level. You browse the internet, and an 8 ohms receiver catches your attention. We know that science can sometimes be boring. However, having an idea about ohms and impedance will make all the talk about speaker-receiver compatibility less daunting. Ohm is a unit of measurement that tells the electrical resistance of electronic devices, such as speakers and receivers.

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Yes -- they are about 3 feet tall, fit perfect next to my tv and stand and look the exact same Jan 28, arj. Ok all -- I have a theatre in a box set up right now -- the receiver is a Sony str-k Replies 86 Views 32K. To be on the safe side I will look for a nice 4ohm rated integrated amplifier or receiver for the AR 48S speakers, but you helped solve a different dilemma. Location: Toronto, Ontario. Desire to learn and share knowledge of science required. Click to expand Yeah, you just hook up to one of the sets. Another great used buy, bulletproof and sound very nice with decent source material.

Using 6 ohm speakers with an 8 ohm amp is feasible, but there are specific things to keep in mind. Below is a table describing the compatibility of speaker impedance with amplifier impedance. Additionally, operating the amp below its rated impedance can lead to distortion or even damage the device.

Sep 25, bowtiess. It seems the resounding consensus is these speakers are not worth buying. Review Index. Power Supplies Oct 14, Darkbreeze. Quote: Originally Posted by WaveyDipole Unfortunately, I can't find a way to open the case or remove the drivers to get at the interior. Moderators online. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. It'll be fine, don't worry about it. Replies 86 Views 32K. The ohms rating for all loudspeakers is nominal, and they vary a lot depending on frequency, so don't worry about it. I will therefore probably sell these on and spend a little on a decent set of speakers. That's a relief. However, I know the Sansuis are built differently. Does this really matter? Re: 8 ohm output into a 6 ohm load?