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stumped04
04-23-04, 01:32 PM
This is really an car audio question, but thought I'd try here first. My car stereo has 8-ohm outputs. Can I hook them to 4-ohm speakers?

joed
04-23-04, 05:52 PM
NO you should not do that.
SafeWatch
04-23-04, 07:57 PM
Unless your radio specifically states that it is stable at 4-ohms - don't do it.

You won't hurt the speakers, but you could fry the radio.

Good luck!

stumped04
04-24-04, 05:44 AM
Thanks guys! It was what I thought too but wasnt sure. Now I know why the speakers were priced so cheap!
stereoguy
04-25-04, 12:00 AM
The fact that the speakers are 4 ohm doesn't automatically make them any better or worse than an 8 ohm speaker. Your amp is the device that is lacking in this equation.