If I could, I'd like to ask a question. For all of those people that post questions regarding whether or not it is safe to drive a pair of 4 ohm speakers, or hook up two sets of 8 ohm speakers in parallel (making a 4 ohm load), I would like to ask all members to reply to this post (especially you experienced guys).
Has anyone ever had any problems relating to running 4 ohm speakers with a receiver or amp not rated for 4 ohm speakers?
Now I know we're not supposed to do this (please no one tell the CIA), but really; I have ignored the impedence ratings of any speakers I have owned for the last 15 years I have been an "audioholic" (and believe me, I've got it bad
). I've never had a problem.
I will be the first to agree that if you tried to run a set of Martin Logan electrostatics (which dip down to 2 ohms over much of their range) with a $150 el-cheapo receiver, you WOULD have a problem. But really, with decent quality gear such as Denon, Yamaha, H/K, Onkyo, etc (sorry if I left YOUR brand out, can't list them all), do we really have to worry???? I think not.
Clint, are you there? What do you electronics gurus think?
Opinions/comments????