spirovious
Well-Known Member
Hi,
Many new generation AV receivers has impedance selection option upto 4 ohms.
Some links say to keep it high even if manufacturer recommends.-
https://www.audioholics.com/audio-amplifier/impedance-selector-switch-1
What l observed with marantz atmos avr that when l kept 8 ohms impedance,Avr felt hot(top and sides too).
When kept 4ohm, it ran little cooler even though connected to 8ohm towers(which goes 4ohm as low).
If you ask me about sound qualittly,with 4 ohm settings, speakers sounded very well controlled and congestion free.But with 8 ohms settings ,soundstage was wider,but congested overall sound.
So what are your thoughts and findings.Which setting will be safer?
Please do share.
Cheers.
Many new generation AV receivers has impedance selection option upto 4 ohms.
Some links say to keep it high even if manufacturer recommends.-
https://www.audioholics.com/audio-amplifier/impedance-selector-switch-1
What l observed with marantz atmos avr that when l kept 8 ohms impedance,Avr felt hot(top and sides too).
When kept 4ohm, it ran little cooler even though connected to 8ohm towers(which goes 4ohm as low).
If you ask me about sound qualittly,with 4 ohm settings, speakers sounded very well controlled and congestion free.But with 8 ohms settings ,soundstage was wider,but congested overall sound.
So what are your thoughts and findings.Which setting will be safer?
Please do share.
Cheers.