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Can an 8 ohm amp run 2 4 ohm speakers?
Originally Answered: Can I use two 4 ohm speakers with on an 8 ohm amplifier? Yes you can. As long as you Don’t play it at too high of a volume. Basically if you play it too loud the speaker will draw too much current and you might blow the amplifier.
Is 8 ohm speakers good?
For most people, a 6-ohm or 8-ohm speaker is going to be the norm. Those types of speakers are particularly well-suited to match with the designs of most AV receivers.
Can you mix ohms speakers?
A: The short answer to your question is that you absolutely can mix and match speakers of varying impedance.
Can you use 8 ohm speakers in a car?
Generally home audio uses 8ohm speakers and car audio uses 4 ohms or 2ohms. Most likely you car audio head unit or amplifier is going to be designed for 4 ohm speakers, but its OK to use an 8 ohm speaker on them. But 8 ohm speakers on a 4 ohm system only need to be rated at half the output power of the amp.
What happens when speaker impedance is too high?
The consequence of using a higher-impedance speaker is that the amp achieves somewhat reduced power transfer, which has implications for its general sound quality. You may hear distortion, and, if the impedance mismatch is extreme, it can also destroy the power tubes or output transformer.
Will a 8 ohm speaker work in a car?
So using that 8 ohm speaker will give you the same amount of output, at half the power required as a 4 ohm speaker. Your amps run cooler and draw less power from your vehicle’s charging system, your speakers run cooler, and everyone is happy!
How do 70V speakers work?
A 70-volt system plays in mono, not stereo, so speaker placement is not as critical. A 70-volt system allows you to daisy chain speakers together, running the wire from one speaker to the next as opposed to home runs back to the amplifier for each 8-ohm speaker.
What is a 70V system?
The 70 V system is just a means of signal distribution . It has nothing to do with the type of loudspeaker used. While 70 V distribution works well for ceiling loudspeakers, the amplifier doesn’t know or care about “what” or “where” with regard to loudspeakers. Do you have separate circuits in your house for toasters, TVs, and lamps?
What is a 8 channel amplifier?
An 8-channel amplifier is a good option for a building that requires eight distinct channels of audio. This is typically used in car dealerships and small warehouses where multi-channel intercoms are required. A typical home theater system needs at least five to seven audio channels.