Nineballg
yep.. you can quit looking for that setting now that your new proc is in the mix..
JBL amp, huh? Is the power output of the JBL amp similar to that of the Onkyo? Compare the 4 ohm ratings for each amp & receiver? if so you should be fine.
Most stand alone amps DO NOT have switches for impedance. Some do have taps to optimize impedance matching between the amp and the speakers. Such as 2, 4, or 8 ohms. Some might not.
Amp to speaker matching is important and about the time someone gets into going with separate pieces, as you have done, is when the dealership, or buyer should be in the know as to what amp can accommodate what speakers properly enough in terms of at least the power requirements of and for each.
The Switch or setting as was said above are like training wheels for the plug and play novice. Loads of amp makers offer no such flexibility. Therefore its important to check for yourself what the maker of your speakers says are proper power ranges theyll operate in/with, and as well, what amounts of power and at what impeadance the amp makers amps will output.
Many amps will double their power ratings when applied to a halved impeadance. EX 100 wpc @ 8 ohms could equate to 200wpc @ 4 ohms.
Such is not always the case however so you must ask, read or inquire for yourself and the safety of your equipment.
Most every amp has its output rated at an 8 ohm standard. Id venture a guess here, that IF your JBL amp is identical or betters your former receiver in the 8 ohm range, the JBL will do just fine. The primary issue with amps and speakers is an under powered condition . And not an overpowered one.
Lastly, once all is connected, and the volume is set to its lowest settings off and slowly raised, youll get a very good idea right there as to how well matched you are though not precisely just an idea. Barely cracking open the volume and getting exceptionally loud sounds says youve more than enough power for the speakers. Having to go way on up on the volume knob to perhaps near its limits says the opposite . Usually. If all is connected & setup rightly.
yep.. you can quit looking for that setting now that your new proc is in the mix..
JBL amp, huh? Is the power output of the JBL amp similar to that of the Onkyo? Compare the 4 ohm ratings for each amp & receiver? if so you should be fine.
Most stand alone amps DO NOT have switches for impedance. Some do have taps to optimize impedance matching between the amp and the speakers. Such as 2, 4, or 8 ohms. Some might not.
Amp to speaker matching is important and about the time someone gets into going with separate pieces, as you have done, is when the dealership, or buyer should be in the know as to what amp can accommodate what speakers properly enough in terms of at least the power requirements of and for each.
The Switch or setting as was said above are like training wheels for the plug and play novice. Loads of amp makers offer no such flexibility. Therefore its important to check for yourself what the maker of your speakers says are proper power ranges theyll operate in/with, and as well, what amounts of power and at what impeadance the amp makers amps will output.
Many amps will double their power ratings when applied to a halved impeadance. EX 100 wpc @ 8 ohms could equate to 200wpc @ 4 ohms.
Such is not always the case however so you must ask, read or inquire for yourself and the safety of your equipment.
Most every amp has its output rated at an 8 ohm standard. Id venture a guess here, that IF your JBL amp is identical or betters your former receiver in the 8 ohm range, the JBL will do just fine. The primary issue with amps and speakers is an under powered condition . And not an overpowered one.
Lastly, once all is connected, and the volume is set to its lowest settings off and slowly raised, youll get a very good idea right there as to how well matched you are though not precisely just an idea. Barely cracking open the volume and getting exceptionally loud sounds says youve more than enough power for the speakers. Having to go way on up on the volume knob to perhaps near its limits says the opposite . Usually. If all is connected & setup rightly.