8 ohm speakers + 4 ohm deck?

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Apr 22, 2005 | 02:10 AM

75 Stingray!

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8 ohm speakers + 4 ohm deck?

Is there any consequence in using 8ohm speakers with my 4 ohm CD Deck? Is there something I should do when using these speakers?

Thanks

Apr 22, 2005 | 08:35 AM

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nope, you'll be perfectly fine. The only drawback is you'll be getting approx half the wattage out of the HU compared to 4 ohm speakers hooked-up to the HU. Still, depending on the efficency of the speakers, you might not hear a difference. A bonus, your HU will not be running as hard.

Apr 22, 2005 | 02:15 PM

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what 8 ohm speakers are you running?

Apr 22, 2005 | 09:28 PM

75 Stingray!

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Thanks
I got the yellow speakers from these for dirt cheap (new)
sony.com
I'm sure they will sound better then the 20 year old 6X9's i'm using now lol

Apr 22, 2005 | 11:04 PM

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Buy 2 pair and wire each side in parallel. The more air you move = more bass.

Apr 23, 2005 | 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 75 Stingray!

Thanks
I got the yellow speakers from these for dirt cheap (new)
sony.com
I'm sure they will sound better then the 20 year old 6X9's i'm using now lol

dear God... home bookshelf stereo speakers in a car. That is sooo 1982.

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