Connecting 6ohm surround sound speakers to an 8ohm (older) Marantz amp

[shandwich]

Hi guys im only new to forums so if im breaking any rules or this is already posted on here somewhere my apologies...

I am trying to connect my JVC TH-s33 speakers (6ohm) to my Marantz SR-50 (8ohm) apm.
firstly is this possible?
I have tried and it kind of works but the sound quality is weak and sounds like it is loosing power. Maybe I have it connected incorrectly??? (I have read a few sound forums and instructions) any help or experience with these types of combinations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

[markw]

It should be fine assuming the amp and speakers are in good shape and the speakers are connected in phase. That's to say that the red, or "+", match their connections on the amp and speakers.

But, those speakers are part of some kind of integrated system so there may be other dark forces at work here.

 

[3db]

How many of these speakers are you trying to connect to the Marantz? From google, I see that its a stereo receiver delivering 40watts per channel.

 

[zieglj01]

I would get some new speakers

Looks like JVC was made for the JVC amp - are these your speakers?

 

[shandwich]

thanks for your help guys

 

[herbu]

thanks for your help guys

Good job, guys! Looks like you cleared that one up.