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speaker / amp compatibility [message #15761] Wed, 21 January 2009 17:58 Go to next message
Stephen H. Sivils is currently offline  Stephen H. Sivils
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I have a Sony amplifier model STR-D10115 and 1971 Klispch Heresy speakers (4 Ohm). Can I use this amp and speaker combination or will this damage them? Most speakers are 8 ohm and I seem to remember that 4 ohm speakers have to have a compatible amp. HELP!!!
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Re: speaker / amp compatibility [message #15763 is a reply to message #15761] Thu, 22 January 2009 11:50 Go to previous message
Wayne Parham is currently offline  Wayne Parham
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Most amps can handle a 4Ω load. It will develop more power at a lower drive voltage, so it may run out of current capacity with the volume knob at a lower setting. If this happens, it may sound distorted or even kick in a protection circuit. Just don't turn it up to the point of distortion and I think you'll be fine.


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