How to Select an Amp or Receiver to Match the Impedance and Power Needs of your Speakers?

Amplifier wattage and speaker impedance matching can be a tricky and technical process even for the most seasoned Audiophile. Many of our customers often have many queries about this truly crucial process. In this video, we guide you on how to select an amp or receiver to match the impedance and power needs of your speakers without getting too technical.

Video Courtesy : Denon, ELAC, Polk Audio, Fluance

Music: zeropage - Ambiphonic (The song is permitted for commercial use under license “Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)“”) #homecinema

[MarcoAGJ]

The best, non-BS video on the subject.
Pretty good.

[neoaryan]

This is very important issue, please explain this in detail and easier words in your next Video. Please also explain about speaker sensitivity.

[kmaidotia]

@ 3:19 is what I was looking for - thanks

[dizzeerocka]

you answered all my questions in a Gif thanks alot

[siddharthdave]

Thank you for this wonderful information

[OlympusHeavyCavalry]

Thankyou for effectively describing speaker sensitivity, Cheers bud :-)

[AnassGameplay]

Please help I need amplifier for Sony ss a901 : 140w 6ohm
Any amplifier suitable for 20-25$ ??

[BabyMoney]

Awesome video very detailed simple....just still a little confused I got Rockville TM 150 Tower speakers and I'm looking to purchase another set with a receiver The specs are really not detailed far as like the ohms but the website says it's a thousand peak power and 250 RMS so I'm just curious what type of receiver should I buy that way I don't damage the Rockville TM150s? Any insight or help will greatly be appreciated thank you in advance

[DiCarpio-ykpd]

Hi, my JBL 4312 speakers are 6 ohms, and I'm going to use a Mcintosh integrated amp to drive them. My question is should I connect the speakers into the 4 or 8ohms terminals ?? Thanks in advance for your advice !

[sanadsweddingcompanylive]

Can you suggest some AVR models for my Polk S60 + S30 + S10 speakers

[jorveyfernandes]

Hi I have bose aquitamass 10 series 3 and iam looking for av receiver what would be your recommendation

[dhasgreenshop]

In my speaker system, (from manufacturer specification) I have 2 main speaker (160 + 160 watts) sets and 2 surround speakers respectively R/L channel.
In Main speaker mentioned normal impedence range is 6 to 16 Ohms and in surround speaker normal impedence range is 24 ohms or above.
For this speaker system, how much capacity receiver required

[jasperverbeke]

Your amp power has to be bigger than your speaker power.
Is that the power on each channel or the “general”power you find on the back of each amp?

[enkiperspolis]

Is it really matter the amplifier has HDMI or DIGITAL AUDIO input ? I’d like to buy Sony STRDH, however two models are available one with one without HDMI. I want connect my QLED Samsung TV, PS5, PC and Virgin Media tv box. And would make it as 2.1 or 5.1
Thanks in advance.

[zavedhq]

Can you suggest speakers and subwoofers for Denon avr1600h

[deepaksudevan]

Nice explanation
Can i use 6 Ohm Speaker system? if my AVR (3700h) impedance is 8 ohms 105 Watt.

[taniazinchuk]

Which speaker match with TPA 3255 amp 150+150 300sub

[nandinidutta]

Want to create a beginner's audiophile standard music setup. Wanted to know what is a pair of good booksheve speakers and matching amplifiers? Also is it necessary to have amps and av receivers separate?

[dharms]

Hi there,
I have receiver with 100wats output can i use 400 watts speakers. impedance are same for both side its 8.
Thanks

[momikiani]

hi i am thinking to buy denon x6500h for my home cinema and imax enhanced but i do not know how to select speakers can you please guide