Can I use a 6ohm speaker on a 8 ohm amp

Mar 25, 2018
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I have I pro audio subwoofer with 8 ohm amp of 500 watt. I want to replace the driver with a 6 ohm.
Can the amp handle the 6 ohm driver ?
 
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If you measure across an 8ohm speaker with a DC ohmmeter it will usually measure ~6ohms.

The 8ohm rating is for dynamic impedance, so under AC.


A real 6ohm driver will pull more current from the amp at any volume setting, so if you really crank it up the amp could overheat and shut down.
If you measure across an 8ohm speaker with a DC ohmmeter it will usually measure ~6ohms.

The 8ohm rating is for dynamic impedance, so under AC.


A real 6ohm driver will pull more current from the amp at any volume setting, so if you really crank it up the amp could overheat and shut down.
 
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