Pioneer receiver run 4 ohm speakers?

The manual of my 43tx Elite receivers suggest speakers between 6 to 8 ohm capabilities. I could get a great deal on on some Polk LSi bookshelfs (4 ohms). Would the receiver likely overheat? I only listen to 2 channel audio

aberyclark08-17-2010 1:52pm

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hifihvn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 943 posts 08-18-2010 at 01:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They suggest 6-16 ohm speakers.I wouldn't do it.Page 25. [http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pio/pe/vgn/images/portal/cit_11221/50103operating_instructions_VSX-43TX_20021231238549400.pdf]
james63 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 534 posts 08-17-2010 at 04:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It will work fine but cheap amps lose a lot of there power at 4 ohms. It will also cause a lot more heat which could shorten the lifespan of your reciever. Bass might be lean at high volumes it also may all work out just fine.
stanwal Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,147 posts 08-17-2010 at 02:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If they suggest 6 to 8 ohms and do not give an output figure for 4 ohms I would probably not use them; I would check with them to be sure.

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