4Ω speakers useable with 6Ω tuner?

  • Thread starter Thread starter dyaballikl
  • Start date Start date
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the compatibility of 4Ω speakers with a 6Ω tuner, specifically addressing concerns about impedance mismatch and potential damage to the tuner. The scope includes technical explanations and proposed solutions for speaker configuration.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that using 4Ω speakers with a 6Ω tuner may lead to damage, particularly if the tuner is a solid-state receiver, as these devices typically prefer higher impedance loads.
  • Another participant suggests that wiring additional 4Ω speakers in series could create an 8Ω load, which would be safer for the tuner.
  • There is a proposal to use a passive resistive load in series with the speakers, although the sound quality of this solution is questioned.
  • One participant expresses a preference for obtaining 8Ω speakers, indicating that they are more common and likely to work better with the tuner.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that using 4Ω speakers with a 6Ω tuner poses risks, but there are differing opinions on the best solutions, including wiring configurations and speaker choices. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the optimal approach.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include assumptions about the tuner type and the implications of impedance mismatch, as well as the potential impact on sound quality when using resistive loads.

dyaballikl
Messages
3
Reaction score
0
I just got a new home theater tuner with outputs that say 6Ω, but the speakers I have are 4Ω. Can these speakers be used with this tuner?
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
If the tuner is solid-state (I assume it is, and it's actually a receiver, combining the functions of a tuner and an integrated amplifier), you have an impedance mismatch that might wreck the output transistors. Tube-driven amps can handle low-impedance loads pretty well, but solid-state amps can be pretty touchy about that. Solid-state amps are much happier with loads that are higher-impedance than their nominal rating.
 
thank you for replying. does this mean that there is no solution to make these speakers work with this tuner?
 
If you can get another pair of 4 ohm speakers AND wire them in series, you'll have an 8 ohm load on each channel and your output transistors will be happy. You could also wire a passive resistive load in series with each of those speakers, though I can't vouch for the sound quality. Your best bet is to get a pair of decent 8 ohm speakers (most common impedance) that are rated to handle the output power of the amp.
 
turbo-1 said:
If you can get another pair of 4 ohm speakers AND wire them in series, you'll have an 8 ohm load on each channel and your output transistors will be happy. You could also wire a passive resistive load in series with each of those speakers, though I can't vouch for the sound quality. Your best bet is to get a pair of decent 8 ohm speakers (most common impedance) that are rated to handle the output power of the amp.

So, speaker ohms can be higher, got it. I'll get some 8 ohm'ers then, thanks!
 

Similar threads

Audio broadcast via a physical wire
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
2K
How to connect audio output to an ADC
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
3K
I need tips and advice for eventually building a synesthetic device
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
Mosfet SSR, flyback shunt/crowbar safety circuit
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Building a Low Power DiY marine bluetooth speaker set
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
I need some insight from a speaker expert
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
1K
NPN transistor model for use with differential equations-LC oscillator
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
5K
Can I use a relay to wire DC lights to a speaker?
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
4K
Why do my 2-pin TV and HT systems give shocks on ports when ON together?
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
1K
What is this type of jack called (found in an old record player)?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
4K