THX Certified Power amps


I have a Kenwood KMX 1000, a THX certified power amp, which has the impedance of 6 ohms, 130 WPC.

Would it be safe to use this amp to drive a 4 ohms speakers? 

Also, I just read here that any amp with THX certification can drive pretty much any speaker, regardless of their ratings. 

I want  to make sure if it will be ok to use this amp. 

Thanks for your help. 

audiomaster

Showing 1 response by tls49


Just look at the back of the amp under the speaker connections. It states 6-16 ohms. Using a 4 ohm speaker will be very risky. Depending on it's impedance curve, it may work, but I'm thinking there will be a much greater chance that it will not and damage the amp.