mono block for 4 ohm center channel

[moves]

So.... I am thinking of getting a model 1 signature center from Totem. http://www.totemacoustic.com/products/center_channels/model-1_signature_center/specifications/

It's recommended power is from 30-150 watts. I am using a Pioneer SC 27 receiver with 140 watts/channel RMS at 8 ohms. This receiver is not built to run a 4 ohm speaker so my question is:

1) Can my receiver successfully run this center speaker which is rated at 4 ohms?

2) I am looking at the UPA 1 monoblock from Emotiva but it's power is at 350 watts into 4ohms... Is this going to damage the speaker?


please help!

 

[GlocksRock]

It would be ok to run that center off your receiver, you don't need an external amp.

 

[moves]

It would be ok to run that center off your receiver, you don't need an external amp.

you don't think it would over heat? Why do you think it's ok?

 

[adwilk]

Your receiver should handle that speaker with no problem. If you decide you want a little more headroom, perhaps a 3 channel amp to run your front stage might be a nice upgrade...

 

[GlocksRock]

you don't think it would over heat? Why do you think it's ok?

Because running a single speaker at 4 ohms will not be too much strain on the receiver. I have a friend who runs 4 ohm front speakers on his RX-V1900 with no issues. Just make sure you have adequate ventilation and you will be fine. I wouldn't reccomend running all 4 ohm speakers on your receiver, but just one or two won't hurt it. But you could always add a 2 or 3 ch. amp to ease the work your receiver is doing.

 

[Whitey80]

i use the elite vsx92 and have run ALL 4 ohm speakers with no problems