Re: amplifier/receiver question

<mrdarrett@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:298fc06e-7b7b-4ebb-9d29-f6bb60b67f82@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
On Apr 15, 10:00 am, Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelati...@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Bob Monsen wrote:
> Get some big 4ohm resistors, and put them in series. That will protect > the
> output drivers from excess dissipation.

That's plain silly.

The right answer is to buy an amp suitable for 4 ohm loads.

Graham


Or just buy new speakers...

M


If you can buy new speakers, that is the way to go. If you can't buy new speakers, or just love those old 6 foot tall woofers, you can use the resistors to protect the amp.

BTW, isn't Eeyore a stuffed donkey?

Regards,
Bob Monsen

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