Newbie questions/Ohms

patnuh
patnuh Posts: 4
edited August 2006 in Speakers
I have a starter setup that includes a Polk CSM center and 2 bose for surround. They are both rated @ 4ohms(the Polk compatible w/8). I'm using a Yamaha receiver that can be programed for 6 or 8 ohms. Should I use the setting for 6 or 8 ohms?
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited August 2006
    Try it both ways and see what sounds best to you. The 8 ohm setting will probably run a bit cooler on the electronics if you listen at high volume levels.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited August 2006
    I believe the 8 ohm setting will make the receiver hotter not cooler when listening at high volume levels.

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