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New member Username: CaptainmorganPost Number: 3 Registered: Apr-05 | Sorry for my complete lack of knowledge regarding electrical and audio componentry, but can anyone please explain to me how OHM's factor into speaker selection, and in setting up a Surround Sound system? I want to create a Surround Sound system using existing stereo speakers. I know this may not be ideal solution due to possible mismatching, but it's the best I can do for now, financially. What I have so far is a set of front speakers at 8 ohms. The satellite speakers are 6 ohms. The receiver I'm buying recommends 8 ohm speakers, but does have a switch setting for 6 ohm speakers. So I'm wondering if I CANNOT use 6 ohm and 8 ohm together? If I do, is there a downside? Also, I'm wondering if this OVERALL system would be a decent match sound and performance-wise? Any recommendations, including subwoofer and rear speakers (for a guy on a budget)? THANK YOU! RECEIVER: Pioneer VSX-D914 (6.1 Digital A/V Receiver) *Surround Power: 110W x 6 Channel *Stereo Power: 110W x 2 Channel *Dolby Digital 5.1 *Dolby Digital EX *DTS 5.1 *DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 *DTS 96/24 *DTS-Neo6 *Pro-Logic IIx *Analog to Digital Conversion: 96KHz / 24-Bit *Digital Analog Conversion (DAC): 192KHz / 24-Bit TV: Toshiba 57HX94, (57" CRT RPTV w/ HDTV Tuner) CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER: Onkyo Fusion AV S-35 *12" High Power Polypropylene Woofer *4.5" Ferrofluid Cooled Cone Midrange *3" Ferrofluid Cooled Polyester Film Dome Tweeter *Automatic Thermal Overload Protection System, Self Resetting *110 watts power handling FRONT L/R SPEAKERS: Marantz SP103 *10" high compliance woofer *4" liquid cooled mid *3" liquid cooled tweeter *Crossover points, 1,000 HZ, 3,000 HZ *Impedence: 8 Ohms *Frequency response: 40 HZ-20,000 HZ *Amplified power: Min. 5 Watts/Channel RMS, Max. 130 Watts/Channel RMS *Sensativity: 90db @ 1 watt/1 meter SATELLITE L/R SPEAKERS: Yamaha NS-E60 *4" paper mid/woofer driver *Minimum Frequency Response: 70 Hz *Maximum Frequency Response: 20 KHz *Max Output Power: 50 Watt *Minimum Input Power Rating: 10 Watt *Maximum Input Power: 50 Watt *Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohm REAR CENTER SPEAKER(S): To be determined SUBWOOFER: To be determined |
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Gold Member Username: Jan_b_vigneDallas, TX Post Number: 4151 Registered: May-04 | Impedance, as measured in Ohms, is a very complicated item to discuss in a brief post. Let me refer you to a few sights that might help. http://timefordvd.com/tutorial/index.shtml http://diyaudiocorner.tripod.com/def.htm http://lp2cd.com/audio_terms/a/index.html https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/home-audio/56618.html The short answer is the speakers you have will probably do OK on the receiver you are looking at. Ask the seller when you pick up the receiver what their thoughts are on using the system together. I don't do recommendations on the forum for many reasons. I would once again suggest you look around at what's available locally and listen to as many combinations as possible. If you are on a budget, my advice is to choose a local dealer who can show you how to get the most for your money instead of trying to assemble this system over the inernet. |