can I use a resistor to match 3 ohm speakers to an 8ohm receiver?

[jcinsdca]

matching receiver to speaker (8ohm receiver to 3ohm surround sound speakers)

 

[americanaudiophile]

Yes you can. You would wire a non inductive resistor of at least 25 - 50 watts power rating in series with each speaker in the positive wire. The resistance should be between 3-5 ohms.
http://www.parts-express.com/4-ohm-100w-non-inductive-dummy-load-resistor--019-015
http://www.sears.com/unique-bargains-25w-3.9-ohm-5-power-wirewound/p-SPM7783881823?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1