can i run 4 ohm and 8 ohm speakers at the same time?
1302367
You can mix impedance but you'll need to mess with levels to make sure they blend properly (although, you won't be able to overcome the different types of sound produced by the LSi's vs the TL350's). Regardless, your receiver just isn't up to par to properly drive your LSi9's. I had a 100wpc Yamaha RX-V659 which put out a very-good 170wpc RMS at 4 ohms and it still wasn't up to snuff. Once I hooked up an Emotiva XPA-3 (300+wpc RMS @ 4ohms), it was like I was listening to a whole different pair of speakers. Get a good dedicated amp. It will make them sing!
2122921
I believe so. The manual instructs using 8 ohm or 16 ohm speakers and the power handing spec in the manual is 4 Ohm load. I have been chaining two 8 Ohms each on L and R monitor outs and would do the same on the mains in a live setting. Clear as a bell at rehearsals and still lots of headroom available.
2044909
This receiver is capable to handle speakers from 4 ohms to 8 ohms, if your speakers are in this range there should be no problem at all.
1451999
You need 4 Ohm Speakers that can handle 85 Watts of power. I used 4 Pyle speakers no problem.
479565
Yes. 4 monitors at 8 ohms each brings your impedance load down to 2 ohms (in typical parallel connection). Not all amps can handle 2 ohms (it's almost a dead short) but this amp is rated for 2 ohms so it should be fine, according to the specifications. But if that's all you want the amp to do, I suggest 2 monitors per side (the amp is actually 2 amplifiers in one). That would be a 4 ohm load and would be better for the amp long term. I would avoid running it in bridged mode (adding both sides together) just because it's a cheap amp and I wouldn't run it to it's limits.
1210298
Yes you can. Specs say the amp is 2,4, or 8 ohms. Just don't mix on the A channel or B one 2 ohm and one 4 ohm speaker. If your going to install say the front speakers. Make sure they are the same ohms on the left and right. Same with the back speakers.
553851
The manual specifies 6 ohm or higher. Mine are 8 ohm and work well with this amplifier. I don't know how well 4 ohm speakers would work.
2273455
I'm running 2 8ohm speakers in parallel on each side and it's doing well . hope that helps
1251204
Two 8 ohms speakers in parallel make a 4 ohms load. If you have 4 speakers you'll have to wire 1 set of 2 in series wicch will give you 16 ohms and set 2 in series also. Two 16 ohms wired in parallel will make an 8 ohms load
906043
Is the resistance 8 ohms total, or 8 ohms per channel? If it's 8 ohms total, you would want to hook up, for example, two 16 ohm speakers, not two 8 ohm speakers. Basically, if you have two speakers with 8 ohms of resistance each (for example), that would result in 4 ohms total. I don't know if that helps at all...
248492
This unit is built for output impedance 4-8 Ohm. By using 2 Ohm speakers you are risking to burn unit amplifier; this is not really high end equipment. This unit has RCA output and option to attach an amplifier; that would be better way to go.
1442608
You haven't provided all the necessary information to receive a worthy answer. We understand you want to power a pair of dual 15" speakers at 8 Ohms, but that's all we know. Complete your research by finding out the power handling ability and capacity of the speakers. Then, look again at the outputs that the amp is capable of. Your answer is then looking right back at you.I assure you this: Relying upon a bunch of people you do not know for answers to questions like this is going to come at a cost. You have no idea that they know anything about which they speak.
1268330
Speaker impedance limits are really determined by your amplifier / receiver. The switch should not care whether your speakers are 4, 6, or 8 ohms. However, you may notice, if mixing speakers with different impedances, that when played simultaneously, one pair is louder than the other.
44246
Four speakers (2 pair) at once yes. Four pairs no. Total resistance should not drop below 4 ohms with most amplifiers.
307508
Jonathan, here is some information that might help 320W @ 8 Ohms 480W @ 4 Ohms 700W or 480W Amp Only: " speaker output jacks. Impedances Lower than 4 Ohms should not be used. Higher impedances such as 8 Ohms, 16 Ohms, or No Load are acceptable. One 4 Ohm, one 8 Ohm, or two 8 Ohm cabinets are okay. One 4 Ohm and one 8 Ohm together is not recommended. The internal speakers equal an 8 Ohm load. No damage will result from operating the amplifier with the speakers disconnected.
305485
I have mine connected to 4 ohm Polk speakers and it works perfectly. You should not have any problems with 6 ohm speakers. The Motiva is a lot of power for a reasonable price.
1689283
Yes that would work just fine. If you have two speakers you can also run them in parallel safely. (Which drops the load to 4ohms)