Stereo Question ...

[mlbarlow]

Okay, so sorry if this is not the place for such a question, but I'm a bass player, I've got a non-bass amp question, and I figured you guys could answer my question. I just picked up a used stereo receiver that recommends using speakers of 8 to 16 ohms. I was given speakers that are 6 ohms. Am I going to kill my amp running 6 ohm speakers? I'm thinking not, if I don't crank the volume on them ... but I'm eager to get thoughts.

Otherwise, I'm all set with my BASS amp.

Thanks!

 

[BassmanPaul]

If you get a little "overenthusiastic" with the volume you could get into trouble.

Paul

 

[mlbarlow]

Now, would that trouble just shut down my amp before it was damaged? I guess I'd need to find an on-line manual to know for sure. It's a Sony STR-DE885.

 

[mlbarlow]

BTW - Nice bass Paul ... I'm a Carvin man, myself.

 

[Xyg]

You'll probably be fine at lower volume levels. Just remember to run only *one* pair of speakers at a time.

 

[BassmanPaul]

BTW - Nice bass Paul ... I'm a Carvin man, myself.

Thanks. That one is Pippin LB76WP I have another two sixes and a five from them.

Paul

 

[BassmanPaul]

Now, would that trouble just shut down my amp before it was damaged? I guess I'd need to find an on-line manual to know for sure. It's a Sony STR-DE885.

Downloading the manual is a good first action. I'm a Sony guy too. My receiver will handle 4Ω loads but you have to specify the load in the amp menu.

Paul