Came across a great deal on some speakers. They are 5ohm. Supposedly my receiver is only rated to 6ohms. Can anyone tell me that they have used speakers less than 6ohms with this receiver and safely?!?!?!? I really would like to get the speakers but obviously don't want to damage the electronics.
Thanks for any input,
Jerry
I tried posting link for manual, but since I'm a Noob here it wouldn't let me. LOL
The real issue is what are the speakers?
A manufacturer's impedance specks are pretty much worthless as a rule. Most speakers rated at 8 ohms are in fact four ohms or less as a rule.
The problem comes because impedance is all over the map varying with frequency, so a manufacturer can pick any point on the curve he likes.
Then you have the issue of the phase angle between voltage and current, which can make an amp see a lower impedance than measured.
Your receiver is a low priced one, so your best bet is to keep the volume down no matter what speakers you have.
If you don't push a receiver hard, then speaker impedance is usually not an issue.
If you want loud, then buy a big powerful amp.