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Bose Model 101 Speakers (4ohm) - Can I use them on 8 ohm system ??
I have 2 pair of Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Speakers (4 ohm - 60
watts max) that I would like to use on my home theater system. I have 2 receivers - Sony STR-DE595 and Sony STR-DE845 (Both are 100 per channel) I an currently using the Bose 101's on the DE595 as front and rear L&R ( I hooked them up before I noticed that the receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers). To me, they sound pretty darn good and so far I have had no problems. I am going to switch to the DE845 receiver (bought second-hand) because it seems to have more features. However, in reading the manual, it clearly specifies 8 ohm speakers but you can use 4 ohm speakers on the front R-L if you select 4 ohm on the 4-8 ohm selector switch on the back of the receiver. The manual says not to use 4 ohm speakers for R-L rear. My question is, am I risking damage to either the 4 ohm speakers or the receivers if I go ahead and use them on both front and rear? Which also begs the question, why would Bose make the Model 101 speakers 4 ohms when most all of the stereo systems I've seen specify 8 ohms? Thanks very much for any help! - Dave |
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Bose Model 101 Speakers (4ohm) - Can I use them on 8 ohm system ??
The higher end amplifiers, especially many of the studio grade ones can use
4 ohms without any problems. The design for 4 ohm operation has to have a higher current loading capability. It is best to be careful when using 4 ohm speakers. If the amplifier is not rated for 4 ohms, you will be having it serviced very shortly, especially if you like to play it at moderate to loud volume settings. Very careful follow the instructions for the amplifier when connecting speakers. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Dave" wrote in message ... I have 2 pair of Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Speakers (4 ohm - 60 watts max) that I would like to use on my home theater system. I have 2 receivers - Sony STR-DE595 and Sony STR-DE845 (Both are 100 per channel) I an currently using the Bose 101's on the DE595 as front and rear L&R ( I hooked them up before I noticed that the receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers). To me, they sound pretty darn good and so far I have had no problems. I am going to switch to the DE845 receiver (bought second-hand) because it seems to have more features. However, in reading the manual, it clearly specifies 8 ohm speakers but you can use 4 ohm speakers on the front R-L if you select 4 ohm on the 4-8 ohm selector switch on the back of the receiver. The manual says not to use 4 ohm speakers for R-L rear. My question is, am I risking damage to either the 4 ohm speakers or the receivers if I go ahead and use them on both front and rear? Which also begs the question, why would Bose make the Model 101 speakers 4 ohms when most all of the stereo systems I've seen specify 8 ohms? Thanks very much for any help! - Dave |
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Bose Model 101 Speakers (4ohm) - Can I use them on 8 ohm system ??
The higher end amplifiers, especially many of the studio grade ones can use
4 ohms without any problems. The design for 4 ohm operation has to have a higher current loading capability. It is best to be careful when using 4 ohm speakers. If the amplifier is not rated for 4 ohms, you will be having it serviced very shortly, especially if you like to play it at moderate to loud volume settings. Very careful follow the instructions for the amplifier when connecting speakers. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Dave" wrote in message ... I have 2 pair of Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Speakers (4 ohm - 60 watts max) that I would like to use on my home theater system. I have 2 receivers - Sony STR-DE595 and Sony STR-DE845 (Both are 100 per channel) I an currently using the Bose 101's on the DE595 as front and rear L&R ( I hooked them up before I noticed that the receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers). To me, they sound pretty darn good and so far I have had no problems. I am going to switch to the DE845 receiver (bought second-hand) because it seems to have more features. However, in reading the manual, it clearly specifies 8 ohm speakers but you can use 4 ohm speakers on the front R-L if you select 4 ohm on the 4-8 ohm selector switch on the back of the receiver. The manual says not to use 4 ohm speakers for R-L rear. My question is, am I risking damage to either the 4 ohm speakers or the receivers if I go ahead and use them on both front and rear? Which also begs the question, why would Bose make the Model 101 speakers 4 ohms when most all of the stereo systems I've seen specify 8 ohms? Thanks very much for any help! - Dave |
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Bose Model 101 Speakers (4ohm) - Can I use them on 8 ohm system ??
The higher end amplifiers, especially many of the studio grade ones can use
4 ohms without any problems. The design for 4 ohm operation has to have a higher current loading capability. It is best to be careful when using 4 ohm speakers. If the amplifier is not rated for 4 ohms, you will be having it serviced very shortly, especially if you like to play it at moderate to loud volume settings. Very careful follow the instructions for the amplifier when connecting speakers. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Dave" wrote in message ... I have 2 pair of Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Speakers (4 ohm - 60 watts max) that I would like to use on my home theater system. I have 2 receivers - Sony STR-DE595 and Sony STR-DE845 (Both are 100 per channel) I an currently using the Bose 101's on the DE595 as front and rear L&R ( I hooked them up before I noticed that the receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers). To me, they sound pretty darn good and so far I have had no problems. I am going to switch to the DE845 receiver (bought second-hand) because it seems to have more features. However, in reading the manual, it clearly specifies 8 ohm speakers but you can use 4 ohm speakers on the front R-L if you select 4 ohm on the 4-8 ohm selector switch on the back of the receiver. The manual says not to use 4 ohm speakers for R-L rear. My question is, am I risking damage to either the 4 ohm speakers or the receivers if I go ahead and use them on both front and rear? Which also begs the question, why would Bose make the Model 101 speakers 4 ohms when most all of the stereo systems I've seen specify 8 ohms? Thanks very much for any help! - Dave |
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Bose Model 101 Speakers (4ohm) - Can I use them on 8 ohm system ??
The higher end amplifiers, especially many of the studio grade ones can use
4 ohms without any problems. The design for 4 ohm operation has to have a higher current loading capability. It is best to be careful when using 4 ohm speakers. If the amplifier is not rated for 4 ohms, you will be having it serviced very shortly, especially if you like to play it at moderate to loud volume settings. Very careful follow the instructions for the amplifier when connecting speakers. -- Greetings, Jerry Greenberg GLG Technologies GLG ========================================= WebPage http://www.zoom-one.com Electronics http://www.zoom-one.com/electron.htm ========================================= "Dave" wrote in message ... I have 2 pair of Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Speakers (4 ohm - 60 watts max) that I would like to use on my home theater system. I have 2 receivers - Sony STR-DE595 and Sony STR-DE845 (Both are 100 per channel) I an currently using the Bose 101's on the DE595 as front and rear L&R ( I hooked them up before I noticed that the receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers). To me, they sound pretty darn good and so far I have had no problems. I am going to switch to the DE845 receiver (bought second-hand) because it seems to have more features. However, in reading the manual, it clearly specifies 8 ohm speakers but you can use 4 ohm speakers on the front R-L if you select 4 ohm on the 4-8 ohm selector switch on the back of the receiver. The manual says not to use 4 ohm speakers for R-L rear. My question is, am I risking damage to either the 4 ohm speakers or the receivers if I go ahead and use them on both front and rear? Which also begs the question, why would Bose make the Model 101 speakers 4 ohms when most all of the stereo systems I've seen specify 8 ohms? Thanks very much for any help! - Dave |
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Bose Model 101 Speakers (4ohm) - Can I use them on 8 ohm system ??
Dave wrote:
I have 2 pair of Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Speakers (4 ohm - 60 watts max) that I would like to use on my home theater system. I have 2 receivers - Sony STR-DE595 and Sony STR-DE845 (Both are 100 per channel) I an currently using the Bose 101's on the DE595 as front and rear L&R ( I hooked them up before I noticed that the receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers). To me, they sound pretty darn good and so far I have had no problems. The amps may be OK if not turned up too loud. Sonic quality may deteriorate as you turn things up (but probably won't, until some critical point where the output devices near their design max current). But if you are using Bose 101s I guesss sound quality isn't your major concern anyway ... geoff |
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Bose Model 101 Speakers (4ohm) - Can I use them on 8 ohm system ??
Dave wrote:
I have 2 pair of Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Speakers (4 ohm - 60 watts max) that I would like to use on my home theater system. I have 2 receivers - Sony STR-DE595 and Sony STR-DE845 (Both are 100 per channel) I an currently using the Bose 101's on the DE595 as front and rear L&R ( I hooked them up before I noticed that the receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers). To me, they sound pretty darn good and so far I have had no problems. The amps may be OK if not turned up too loud. Sonic quality may deteriorate as you turn things up (but probably won't, until some critical point where the output devices near their design max current). But if you are using Bose 101s I guesss sound quality isn't your major concern anyway ... geoff |
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Bose Model 101 Speakers (4ohm) - Can I use them on 8 ohm system ??
Dave wrote:
I have 2 pair of Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Speakers (4 ohm - 60 watts max) that I would like to use on my home theater system. I have 2 receivers - Sony STR-DE595 and Sony STR-DE845 (Both are 100 per channel) I an currently using the Bose 101's on the DE595 as front and rear L&R ( I hooked them up before I noticed that the receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers). To me, they sound pretty darn good and so far I have had no problems. The amps may be OK if not turned up too loud. Sonic quality may deteriorate as you turn things up (but probably won't, until some critical point where the output devices near their design max current). But if you are using Bose 101s I guesss sound quality isn't your major concern anyway ... geoff |
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Bose Model 101 Speakers (4ohm) - Can I use them on 8 ohm system ??
Dave wrote:
I have 2 pair of Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Speakers (4 ohm - 60 watts max) that I would like to use on my home theater system. I have 2 receivers - Sony STR-DE595 and Sony STR-DE845 (Both are 100 per channel) I an currently using the Bose 101's on the DE595 as front and rear L&R ( I hooked them up before I noticed that the receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers). To me, they sound pretty darn good and so far I have had no problems. The amps may be OK if not turned up too loud. Sonic quality may deteriorate as you turn things up (but probably won't, until some critical point where the output devices near their design max current). But if you are using Bose 101s I guesss sound quality isn't your major concern anyway ... geoff |
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Bose Model 101 Speakers (4ohm) - Can I use them on 8 ohm system ??
Dave wrote in message . ..
I have 2 pair of Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Speakers (4 ohm - 60 watts max) that I would like to use on my home theater system. I have 2 receivers - Sony STR-DE595 and Sony STR-DE845 (Both are 100 per channel) I an currently using the Bose 101's on the DE595 as front and rear L&R ( I hooked them up before I noticed that the receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers). To me, they sound pretty darn good and so far I have had no problems. I am going to switch to the DE845 receiver (bought second-hand) because it seems to have more features. However, in reading the manual, it clearly specifies 8 ohm speakers but you can use 4 ohm speakers on the front R-L if you select 4 ohm on the 4-8 ohm selector switch on the back of the receiver. The manual says not to use 4 ohm speakers for R-L rear. My question is, am I risking damage to either the 4 ohm speakers or the receivers if I go ahead and use them on both front and rear? Which also begs the question, why would Bose make the Model 101 speakers 4 ohms when most all of the stereo systems I've seen specify 8 ohms? Thanks very much for any help! - Dave Put 2 Bose IN SERIES on each front channel of the DE845. (4 Ohms in series with 4 Ohms is 8 Ohms--are 8 Ohms?). Sell the 595, buy 2 8 Ohm speakers for the rear channels. Why would Bose make them 4 Ohm to begin with? Well, if they're the kind of Bose speakers that use a lot of identical drivers and heavy EQ to get decent lows and highs out of them, they need more power to be as loud as other speakers so maybe they're trying to double the Watts by halving the impedence. |
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Bose Model 101 Speakers (4ohm) - Can I use them on 8 ohm system ??
Dave wrote in message . ..
I have 2 pair of Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Speakers (4 ohm - 60 watts max) that I would like to use on my home theater system. I have 2 receivers - Sony STR-DE595 and Sony STR-DE845 (Both are 100 per channel) I an currently using the Bose 101's on the DE595 as front and rear L&R ( I hooked them up before I noticed that the receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers). To me, they sound pretty darn good and so far I have had no problems. I am going to switch to the DE845 receiver (bought second-hand) because it seems to have more features. However, in reading the manual, it clearly specifies 8 ohm speakers but you can use 4 ohm speakers on the front R-L if you select 4 ohm on the 4-8 ohm selector switch on the back of the receiver. The manual says not to use 4 ohm speakers for R-L rear. My question is, am I risking damage to either the 4 ohm speakers or the receivers if I go ahead and use them on both front and rear? Which also begs the question, why would Bose make the Model 101 speakers 4 ohms when most all of the stereo systems I've seen specify 8 ohms? Thanks very much for any help! - Dave Put 2 Bose IN SERIES on each front channel of the DE845. (4 Ohms in series with 4 Ohms is 8 Ohms--are 8 Ohms?). Sell the 595, buy 2 8 Ohm speakers for the rear channels. Why would Bose make them 4 Ohm to begin with? Well, if they're the kind of Bose speakers that use a lot of identical drivers and heavy EQ to get decent lows and highs out of them, they need more power to be as loud as other speakers so maybe they're trying to double the Watts by halving the impedence. |
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Bose Model 101 Speakers (4ohm) - Can I use them on 8 ohm system ??
Dave wrote in message . ..
I have 2 pair of Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Speakers (4 ohm - 60 watts max) that I would like to use on my home theater system. I have 2 receivers - Sony STR-DE595 and Sony STR-DE845 (Both are 100 per channel) I an currently using the Bose 101's on the DE595 as front and rear L&R ( I hooked them up before I noticed that the receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers). To me, they sound pretty darn good and so far I have had no problems. I am going to switch to the DE845 receiver (bought second-hand) because it seems to have more features. However, in reading the manual, it clearly specifies 8 ohm speakers but you can use 4 ohm speakers on the front R-L if you select 4 ohm on the 4-8 ohm selector switch on the back of the receiver. The manual says not to use 4 ohm speakers for R-L rear. My question is, am I risking damage to either the 4 ohm speakers or the receivers if I go ahead and use them on both front and rear? Which also begs the question, why would Bose make the Model 101 speakers 4 ohms when most all of the stereo systems I've seen specify 8 ohms? Thanks very much for any help! - Dave Put 2 Bose IN SERIES on each front channel of the DE845. (4 Ohms in series with 4 Ohms is 8 Ohms--are 8 Ohms?). Sell the 595, buy 2 8 Ohm speakers for the rear channels. Why would Bose make them 4 Ohm to begin with? Well, if they're the kind of Bose speakers that use a lot of identical drivers and heavy EQ to get decent lows and highs out of them, they need more power to be as loud as other speakers so maybe they're trying to double the Watts by halving the impedence. |
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Bose Model 101 Speakers (4ohm) - Can I use them on 8 ohm system ??
Dave wrote in message . ..
I have 2 pair of Bose Model 101 Music Monitor Speakers (4 ohm - 60 watts max) that I would like to use on my home theater system. I have 2 receivers - Sony STR-DE595 and Sony STR-DE845 (Both are 100 per channel) I an currently using the Bose 101's on the DE595 as front and rear L&R ( I hooked them up before I noticed that the receiver specifies 8 ohm speakers). To me, they sound pretty darn good and so far I have had no problems. I am going to switch to the DE845 receiver (bought second-hand) because it seems to have more features. However, in reading the manual, it clearly specifies 8 ohm speakers but you can use 4 ohm speakers on the front R-L if you select 4 ohm on the 4-8 ohm selector switch on the back of the receiver. The manual says not to use 4 ohm speakers for R-L rear. My question is, am I risking damage to either the 4 ohm speakers or the receivers if I go ahead and use them on both front and rear? Which also begs the question, why would Bose make the Model 101 speakers 4 ohms when most all of the stereo systems I've seen specify 8 ohms? Thanks very much for any help! - Dave Put 2 Bose IN SERIES on each front channel of the DE845. (4 Ohms in series with 4 Ohms is 8 Ohms--are 8 Ohms?). Sell the 595, buy 2 8 Ohm speakers for the rear channels. Why would Bose make them 4 Ohm to begin with? Well, if they're the kind of Bose speakers that use a lot of identical drivers and heavy EQ to get decent lows and highs out of them, they need more power to be as loud as other speakers so maybe they're trying to double the Watts by halving the impedence. |
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