I have posted this questions on other reputable forum sites. Thought I'd try this one, too. I appreciate everyone's efforts in helping me solve this problem.
I have a Yamaha RXV 2400 that I am using to drive the following 7.1 speaker system:
2 JAMO D870 (front left and right)
1 JAMO D8CEN (center)
1 JAMO D8SUB
4 JAMO D8SUR
According to the lit, the 2400 will handle 8 or 6 ohm speakers. However, the D870s and D8CEN are 4 ohm. I’ve noticed the receiver has shut down a couple of times with a “check wiring” message. This has only happened when the system is cranked during an (audially) intense scene. I assume this is due to the receiver being overwhelmed (?) by the speakers.
I can manually set my receiver impedance from 8 to 6 ohms. It is currently defaulted to 8 ohms. 6 is the lowest (best) setting. Any bets on whether this will help alleviate my shutdowns? I've read that you shouldn't manually switch the settings on this or any receiver. It's just something receiver manufacturers do to pass the UL testing. Any suggestions on a different receiver to use with my system? Or can I power the D870s and the D8CEN with a separate amp that is rated at 4 ohms? How difficult is that?
Thanks
Mark
I have a Yamaha RXV 2400 that I am using to drive the following 7.1 speaker system:
2 JAMO D870 (front left and right)
1 JAMO D8CEN (center)
1 JAMO D8SUB
4 JAMO D8SUR
According to the lit, the 2400 will handle 8 or 6 ohm speakers. However, the D870s and D8CEN are 4 ohm. I’ve noticed the receiver has shut down a couple of times with a “check wiring” message. This has only happened when the system is cranked during an (audially) intense scene. I assume this is due to the receiver being overwhelmed (?) by the speakers.
I can manually set my receiver impedance from 8 to 6 ohms. It is currently defaulted to 8 ohms. 6 is the lowest (best) setting. Any bets on whether this will help alleviate my shutdowns? I've read that you shouldn't manually switch the settings on this or any receiver. It's just something receiver manufacturers do to pass the UL testing. Any suggestions on a different receiver to use with my system? Or can I power the D870s and the D8CEN with a separate amp that is rated at 4 ohms? How difficult is that?
Thanks
Mark
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