No offense meant here, but, using an amp that isn't designed for lower impedances may offer one the opportunity to enjoy the sound while shortening the amps life, and maybe the speakers too. I've suggested this before, but the Spicas deserve a better amp. IMHO, a Forte 4 (a) would be worthy of consideration.
What are the Ohm ratings? newbie
Newbie question!
I have Spica speakers which are rated at 4 Ohms. My HK AVR300 says it has an 8 Ohm output. The system sounds OK at moderate volumes but I have to crank it up to really make it sound good.
1. What does the Ohm ratings mean?
2. Would a receiver that is rated with a 4 Ohm output be able to drive the Spica's at lower volumes?
3. What are the performance issues with matching / mismatching speaker Ohm to receiver Ohms.
Thanks!
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I have Spica speakers which are rated at 4 Ohms. My HK AVR300 says it has an 8 Ohm output. The system sounds OK at moderate volumes but I have to crank it up to really make it sound good.
1. What does the Ohm ratings mean?
2. Would a receiver that is rated with a 4 Ohm output be able to drive the Spica's at lower volumes?
3. What are the performance issues with matching / mismatching speaker Ohm to receiver Ohms.
Thanks!
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