Hi, Needed some advise about using speakers of different ohms together in a HT setting. Thanks
K kerrybarnett Audiophyte Jul 6, 2007 #1 Hi, Needed some advise about using speakers of different ohms together in a HT setting. Thanks
no. 5 Audioholic Field Marshall Jul 6, 2007 #3 As long as none of the speakers have impedance lower then your receiver or amplifier can handle, you should be fine.
As long as none of the speakers have impedance lower then your receiver or amplifier can handle, you should be fine.
K kerrybarnett Audiophyte Jul 6, 2007 #5 omh question The speakers I have are Infinity RS-425 at 4 ohm. I am bying a used Yamaha HTR-5860 receiver that can be set at 4, 6 and 8 ohm. If I set the receiver at 4 ohm to accomadate the 4 ohm speakers I have, can I use 6 or 8 ohm speakers with them? Sorry, I know I am an illiterate newbie. Please be patient and I will do better. Thanks. Last edited: Jul 6, 2007
omh question The speakers I have are Infinity RS-425 at 4 ohm. I am bying a used Yamaha HTR-5860 receiver that can be set at 4, 6 and 8 ohm. If I set the receiver at 4 ohm to accomadate the 4 ohm speakers I have, can I use 6 or 8 ohm speakers with them? Sorry, I know I am an illiterate newbie. Please be patient and I will do better. Thanks.
B billnchristy Senior Audioholic Jul 6, 2007 #6 Yes, you can use any combination of impedences (by set, dont mix per channel). Do be aware that the amp should put out less wattage to the higher impedence speakers, but dont fret, setting levels can overcome that.
Yes, you can use any combination of impedences (by set, dont mix per channel). Do be aware that the amp should put out less wattage to the higher impedence speakers, but dont fret, setting levels can overcome that.
Davemcc Audioholic Spartan Jul 6, 2007 #7 Here is page that may help with what the switch does and the effect of setting it one way or the other. http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?p=253208&highlight=ohm+current#post253208
Here is page that may help with what the switch does and the effect of setting it one way or the other. http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?p=253208&highlight=ohm+current#post253208
jcPanny Audioholic Ninja Jul 9, 2007 #8 Yamaha HTR-5860 kerrybarnett said: The speakers I have are Infinity RS-425 at 4 ohm. I am bying a used Yamaha HTR-5860 receiver that can be set at 4, 6 and 8 ohm. If I set the receiver at 4 ohm to accomadate the 4 ohm speakers I have, can I use 6 or 8 ohm speakers with them? Sorry, I know I am an illiterate newbie. Please be patient and I will do better. Thanks. Click to expand... I was using my HTR-5860 to drive a pair of 4 ohm Onix Ref 1's at moderate volumes with out any problems before upgrading with an Emotiva LPA-1 amp. Based on the AH reviews and advice, I would leave the receiver on the 8 ohm mode. The 4-6 ohm mode just limits the performance. If you have 5-7 4 ohm speakers or a large room, you might have different results. Just make sure that the receiver has plenty of ventalation and that it doesn't get too hot.
Yamaha HTR-5860 kerrybarnett said: The speakers I have are Infinity RS-425 at 4 ohm. I am bying a used Yamaha HTR-5860 receiver that can be set at 4, 6 and 8 ohm. If I set the receiver at 4 ohm to accomadate the 4 ohm speakers I have, can I use 6 or 8 ohm speakers with them? Sorry, I know I am an illiterate newbie. Please be patient and I will do better. Thanks. Click to expand... I was using my HTR-5860 to drive a pair of 4 ohm Onix Ref 1's at moderate volumes with out any problems before upgrading with an Emotiva LPA-1 amp. Based on the AH reviews and advice, I would leave the receiver on the 8 ohm mode. The 4-6 ohm mode just limits the performance. If you have 5-7 4 ohm speakers or a large room, you might have different results. Just make sure that the receiver has plenty of ventalation and that it doesn't get too hot.
