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hogasm

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speaker ohms?
« on: May 09, 2010, 07:24:19 AM »

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I have a Sony CDX-MR50IP    23.2 watts per channel  4 ohms, 4 channels

Does this mean that I have to use 4 ohm speakers or could I use 2 ohm speakers since I am only using 2 channels



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Re: speaker ohms?
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2010, 07:42:12 AM »

You should match the impedance of the speakers to the output impedance of the radio, in other words if you want to use the 4 ohm radio use 4 ohm speakers.

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Re: speaker ohms?
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2010, 08:03:17 AM »

Brian, this requires at least 10 ohms, but I lost count  :D



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Re: speaker ohms?
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2010, 10:22:59 AM »

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Re: speaker ohms?
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2010, 10:26:33 AM »

Brian, this requires at least 10 ohms, but I lost count  :D





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Re: speaker ohms?
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2010, 10:39:14 AM »

Brian 2 ohm speakers will burn up the amp section of the radio. those internal amps are not designed to handle that much of a load. however it will be really loud for a short period of time.  ;)
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Re: speaker ohms?
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2010, 08:59:42 PM »

OK 4 ohm speakers it is
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Re: speaker ohms?
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2010, 09:13:29 PM »

What this is telling you that the rated output is 23 watts/ channel at a 4 ohm load,
most amps cannot handle less than a 4 ohm load.

 In fact a lot of amps do not want less than an 8 ohm load.

two 8 ohm speakers in parallel are a 4 ohm load,

So Yes 1 set of speakers at not less than 4 ohms is the answer.
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