6 ohm- 8 ohm speakers, receiver: I just bought a subwoofer 6 ohm impedance, do i have to get 6 ohm speakers as well?
1297507
I would say refer to the instruction manual as well. I found this interesting paragraph in the manual to a circa 1998 Marantz receiver that I have whose speaker outputs are labeled "8 ohms": Note on loudspeaker impedance: The power ratings specified for this Marantz receiver are obtained using fixed value test load impedances. However, the actual impedance of a loudspeaker system will vary with frequency, deviating from the nominal rating. This Marantz amplifier will drive any modern loudspeaker system with a rated impedance of 4 ohms or higher. A few newer loudspeakers feature impedances of less than 4 ohms. The high current output capability of this Marantz receiver can provide the additional power necessary to drive such low impedance speakers. However, during extended passages of high volume, the protection circuitry may temporarily interrupt operation. If this occurs, simply reduce the volume accordingly. The protection circuitry is specially designed so that it cannot affect the sound quality during normal operation.
1515352
The documentation for this item is appalling. I do not use a subwoofer. The Technical Specs can be found at:-http://store.sony.com/5.2-ch.-4k-a-v-receiver-zid27-STRDH550/cat-27-catid-ESP-Home-Theather-ElectronicsWhere It states:-Amplifier/Receiver Amplifier Features*4 Ohm/8 Ohm Switching : Yes (6 ohm)*Sub Woofer X' Over : 17 points (40 - 200 Hz) and Inputs and Outputs Audio Outputs*Pre Out (Subwoofer) : 2I am sorry I cannot help you more.
1607084
Hi, Jerry! The manual says to use speakers "with an impedance of 8 ohms or more." The speaker connections are not RCA, they're bare wire connectors with a screw-on type fitting. I hope this helps you out. Good luck. By the way and for what it's worth, we've enjoyed our amp and it hasn't disappointed us at all.
1698949
These are 4 ohms speakers. I have them and they sound great! Not great for bass but as backups to your sub woofer, just perfect.
1301543
They have an eight ohm impedance. The Polk website has a very complete list of the specs.
202841
Thang:Again thank you for your helpful response. I will now shop for a sub, and hopefully complete my system soon. It is a more difficult task than I first thought.I have the Bose single cube speakers that I plan to use, but I am unable to determine the ohm rating of these speakers. Can you assist me with this. I have been studying the 806 manual and the speaker ohm rating is one entry that needs to be input by me. Hopefully I will be able to get things up and running soon. Thanks.Charles
1486159
Same power handling when wired to 8 ohm. Impedance effects your amps power not subwoofer
1562147
8 ohms. Most receivers will work between 6 to 16 ohms though. You won't regret buying these towers I say get them
1350393
The manual says the speakers should be between 8 and 6 ohms impedance. You probably would run the risk of frying the output amplifier by overloading it at 4 ohms.
707223
Hi Dork! You can set the receiver to 6-ohm in the Advanced Setup menu. The procedure is described on page 116 of the owner's manual.
524534
Hi,Am in the same boat. Other differences I see are receiver is 6ohm for 6200 vs. 8ohm for 5300 with speakers being 6 ohms...somewhere read that 6 ohm driving 8ohm is not that good..(I am not a techy)Any of you decided yet?Also does anyone like the sexy Energy 5.1 speaker set (will have to buy receiver separately)...any comparisons?
580727
The five passive modular speakers are 8 ohm. I don't know what the sub-woofer is, but since its an active sub-woofer (has it's own built in amplifier) I don't think it will matter.
627138
8 Ohm, however they aren't very sensitive at 86db/W/m - meaning you'll have to drive them with lots of wattage (double that of a well build 89db/W/m) speaker. It's one reason a typical Onkyo receiver tends to output +/- 25% compared to similar models from Yamaha/Pioneer/Sony.
234300
Should be 8 ohms...not going to see lower then that unless you get the really high end audio stuff. Typically...even still 8 ohms is about the standard.
801537
The guy below is correct. It's rated for 8 ohms. It is a damn good stereo receiver for the price though. Don't let the namebrand fool you. I did hook up 6 ohm speakers to it though and it never really got hot. I never tried 4 ohm speakers though.
253947
They are 8 ohm Speakers. They are satellites so they produce Mid & Highs down to 180 hz. You would need any Sub woofer hooked to your receiver to produce lows below 200 Hz. They do not require a Bose sub all it does is the same thing any new receiver ap does (ie. YAPO, Audyssey) except through pre determined rules in lieu of actual mic measurement.
907653
You need to stick with the same ohms. If you go with 4 or 6 ohm, you will transfer less power to the sub and it will sound bad.