Can the Yami V2600 drive 4ohm Speakers?

[jmone]

I've read the review of the V2500 and the recommendation to (in general) to skip 4ohm speakers. I am tempted by the Axiom speakers and tossing up between the M80 (4ohm) and the M60 (8ohm) as the price difference is not too great but I am uninterested in getting into any issues driving the M80's. Pending the release of the the V2600 review, any feedback on 4ohm loads / Axiom M80's?
Thanks
Nathan

 

[jcPanny]

Receiver w/ 4 ohm speakers

If you have an all axiom setup and the M80s are the only 4 ohm speakers then you will probably be fine. Just make sure the receiver is well ventelated.

If you have a huge room, listen at extremently high levels, or leave the receiver running all day long, then you might run into a problem with the receiver going into shutdown.

I would also check on the Axiom forum for feedback from owners with this speaker / receiver combo. The Axiom speakers and the Yamaha have the makings for a great HT.

 

[scotty11]

i was in the same boat and went with the M60's.the cost was not a deciding factor but rather the power needed to drive the 80's.
if your amp or recievers stability is questionable the 60's would be best.

if you have a good sub,you wont miss the extra drivers.

the 60's have wonderful clarity and great midrange.
what impresses me is the wide soundstage from the axioms.I am really enjoying listening to music since i bought them.

im fairly certain the drivers are the same for both speakers.
if you need bass go with the 80's.they are capable of handling more power then the M60's and will play louder but the 60's are very fine speakers also.

i havent hears the M80's but i am very happy with the 60's and i auditioned speakers at twice the price.

the return policy is exc. so if your not happy the return shipping is only about 25 bucks for the 60's

then again if you really want the M80's and find you lack the power to really appreciate them you could buy an amp to drive them seperately.

 

[zumbo]

I would get the speakers I wanted. Then, if the Yammie can't take it, get a 2-channel amp. I have all 4ohm speakers on a Yamaha 1400. It never shut down during one year. Then, I upgraded the power to a 5-channel amp. Just to save the life of my receiver, and because I wanted more power. I have shut the Adcom down. But it was put to work!

 

[Rocky]

how much are you willing to spend on a new receiver? you may be better off to go with a company such as outlaw and buy a pre-pro / amp... one that is capable of driving the 4 ohm speakers flawlessly.

Ones that i would consider are the 970 or 990 pre-pro and the 7125 or 7075 amp. the price will run you a little over a high end receiver, but will be well worth it in the long run.

 

[toquemon]

yes, it can handle 4 Ohm speakers but you need to assure proper ventilation, at least 10 inches on the top of the receiver and 5 inches on the sides. At least this is the way i keep my Yammie and zero problems.

 

[jmone]

Thanks everyone, I’ve decided to go the low hassle approach and have ordered Axiom M60Ti’s, QS8, VP150’s which should be plenty of speaker for my set-up……now to find a suitable sub….