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[Dano23388]

Can i drive 8ohm speakers on a amplifier rated at 6ow per channel 3ohms load Many thanks Dano23388

 

[Sonic Illusions]

No problem. Problems occur when you load an amp at a lower impedance, which is harder on an amp. For example, you don't want to connect a 4 ohm speaker to an amp designed for 8 ohm loads because it will run hot and may be damaged by the heat. Your amp can handle it, no problem, BUT (a catch), you won't be getting 60 watts from it. More like approx 40-45.

 

[Dano23388]

No problem. Problems occur when you load an amp at a lower impedance, which is harder on an amp. For example, you don't want to connect a 4 ohm speaker to an amp designed for 8 ohm loads because it will run hot and may be damaged by the heat. Your amp can handle it, no problem, BUT (a catch), you won't be getting 60 watts from it. More like approx 40-45.

No problem. Problems occur when you load an amp at a lower impedance, which is harder on an amp. For example, you don't want to connect a 4 ohm speaker to an amp designed for 8 ohm loads because it will run hot and may be damaged by the heat. Your amp can handle it, no problem, BUT (a catch), you won't be getting 60 watts from it. More like approx 40-45.

Thanks for the answer to my trend will wait for more answers to my inquiry much appreciated Thanks once again for your reply.Dano23388

 

[americanaudiophile]

It will certainly work as stated above. The power however will be reduced to as little as 23 watts per channel which may not be enough for the particular speakers and your application.

 

[Sonic Illusions]

That's probably more accurate than my figure, which was a WAG. Would you mind sharing the make and model # of your amp? This is simply out of curiosity, because I've never seen an amp rated at 3 ohms. 1, 2 (car audio) 4 (car,reference) and 8 ohms - yes.