4 ohm Magneplanars

[trunkmonkey]

I was looking at the center channel and main offerings from Magneplan. These speakers are all 4 ohm rated. I am currently running 8 ohm rated speakers (various makes) from my Yamaha RX-V 2500. Does this amp have enough quality power to run these.

 

[jaxvon]

No. Most receivers are not designed for 4-ohm speakers. If they were more sensitive, you might be able to get away with it, but Magnepans are power hogs and will require an external amp.

 

[mtrycrafts]

I was looking at the center channel and main offerings from Magneplan. These speakers are all 4 ohm rated. I am currently running 8 ohm rated speakers (various makes) from my Yamaha RX-V 2500. Does this amp have enough quality power to run these.

Your issue is not only that it is 4 Ohms but that is a nominal with much lower impedance in the bands. That can be difficult on many amps, especially when you have sensitivity issues as was mentioned above, loud listening levels, etc.

 

[furrycute]

Get some second hand dedicated amps to power those planars.