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8 ohm damage 4 ohm?

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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Topic: 8 ohm damage 4 ohm?

Posted By: MBZ oe
Subject: 8 ohm damage 4 ohm?
Date Posted: August 18, 2004 at 3:12 PM

Can you hook up a 4ohm sub to a home receiver thats rated at 8ohm to play at low volume for break in? Or would that somehow be bad for sub?



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Posted By: kgerry
Date Posted: August 18, 2004 at 3:49 PM
wouldnt be bad for the sub...it may be bad for the amp tho......

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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: August 18, 2004 at 4:14 PM
Kevin is right, that is in general not a good idea.  Home theatre amps are rated for 8-ohms (some for 6-ohms) minimum.  And there are a few home amps that can handle lower loads, but be sure to check the owners manual for your amplifier and do not load it below it's rated specs!

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