Impedance is complicated and frequently misunderstood. A speaker designer doesn't "choose" speaker impedance. The overall impedance is dictated by the number of drivers and crossovers. It is an ...

You’ve seen references to “impedance” and “ohms” in various loudspeaker specifications or in your owner’s manual for an AV receiver. But what is it? Do you have to “match” speaker impedance to your AV ...

The journey from a good audio setup to an amazing one often depends on a small but incredibly important detail: speaker wire. This isn’t just an extra part; it’s a key piece of any audio system that ...

Ohms are one of the specs that both speaker and receiver manufacturers use to give you an idea about their performance. Speakers and amplifiers alike are usually rated around 8 ohms, but that's not ...

If you're shopping for a set of speakers or a receiver, it can be hard to to compare their relative performances, especially when there's only a handful of printed specs to choose from. It seems like ...

What is the Best Type of Speaker Cable to Use? Are you wondering what speaker cable gauge to use for the best performance? This article discusses the most important metric in loudspeaker cables and ...

I've got a cheap little Onkyo 509 hooked up to a pair of Polk Monitor 50s and a powered subwoofer. After running this setup for a year and a half, my cheap little Onkyo started going into protection ...

I know it can be done. I'm seeking guidance on how not to blow my speakers or my amp. I have two pairs of 8 ohm speakers (front and back surround), along with an 8 ohm center speaker, connected to my ...