What does switching back of amp from 8 to 4 ohms do?


I have three speakers including a center and the left and right are connected to 4 ohm jacks on the back of the 600 W mono blocks i have.
I have a Multi channel amp that has 250 W and only have the center connected to it. The switch on the back of this app can toggle between four and eight Ohms.

If I change the switch on the back of the multi channel amp from 8 to 4 Ohms how will things be impacted?

Will volume levels be reduced? Impact to sound quality? Good idea?

I use 4 ohms for the main speakers as I was told it would be better since I have more than enough power to drive them. Not sure what difference it makes

Thought changing the center speaker to 4 might be good to be consistent with the left and right speakers

jumia

Showing 1 response by lordmelton

If you have 8 Ohm speakers, set it to 8 Ohms. If you have 4 Ohm speakers set it to 4 Ohms.

If your speaker Ohm rating isn't on their back look their specs up online.