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You need to match the speaker with the amplifier. Better or worse is not the question. The question is dynamic range and the possibility of overloading the amplifier. If the amplifier is rated 4 ohms, use a 4 ohm speaker. Same for 8 ohms. Do not "mix and match".

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Will 8 ohm speakers work with a 4 ohm amplifier?

Yes, you can use 2 in series, IE daisy chain them to add up to 8 ohms.For stereo you would need 4 speakers not 2. mono, 2 not one.Most Amplifiers work OK driving to a lower impedance loads anyway so just hook them up. Very high power levels may overheat the amp but at normal volume it should be fine. Something important is added: There are no 8 ohm amplifiers! The amplifier will have an output impedance of around 0.04 ohms. In hi-fi we have always impedance bridging. Zout


Are logitech Z-680 speakers 8 ohm?

the speakers are 8kOhm or 8000Ohm


Can you bridge an 8 ohm speaker to 4 ohms?

Ohms is a measure of resistance. When the electricity passes into the speaker, some of it is 'resisted.' The ohms rating of the speaker is how much is resisted, and an indication of how much energy it takes to drive it - the higher the ohms rating, the more difficult it is to drive.


Can 4 ohm speakers cause an 8 ohm amp to fail?

Answer #1Yes. 4 ohm speakers, when driven to the same voltage level (same volume control setting), try to draw four times the power (watts) of an 8 ohm speaker. This can overload the amp and cause it to fail. Answer #2It's a myth. There is really no 8 Ohm amplifier on the market. And there never was. The amplifier will have an output impedance of around 0.04 ohms. In hi-fi we have always impedance bridging. Zout


What are eight equations based on factor triangle of 4-8-32?

4*8 = 32 8*4 = 32 32 = 4*8 32 = 8*4 8 = 32/4 32/4 = 8 4 = 32/8 32/8 = 4

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Can you replace subwoofer in 2000 Chevy Tahoe with aftermarket subwoofer?

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If your home receiver is not rated for a 2-ohm load (many can handle a 4-ohm, but not a 2-ohm), you will damage components inside the amplifier by over-current. Don't use car stereo components in home stereo equipment. It's like using a hockey helmet to ride a motorcycle.


How do you wire one 4ohm sub?

You can't. Two 4 ohm speakers in parallel equal 2 ohms, and two in series equal 8 ohms. It is possible to wire four 4 ohm speakers so that the load is 4 ohms though. Put two in series (8 ohms). put the other two in series (8 ohms). Then put the two sets in parallel (two 8 ohm sets in parallel equal 4 ohms).


Can you connect a 8 ohm speaker for a amp designed for a 4 ohm load?

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Where can one purchase an 8 subwoofer for cheap?

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Is an 8 ohm sub woofer better than a 4 ohm sub woofer?

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How do you wire two 8 ohm speakers and keep a 8 ohm load?

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What is the price range of Cerwin Vega speakers?

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