Denon AVR 988 + 4 ohm Speakers = ???

[Venom93]

Hi all - I have a Denon 988 receiver and recently bought a pair of Emotiva outdoor speakers I was planning on running off the "B" front speaker output of the receiver.

After looking at the owners manual for the Denon, it is not rated for 4 ohm loads. Does anyone have any experience with running a Denon at 4ohms?

These are outdoor as won't be played at high volume. Will this work or is the receiver going to cry about this?

I am open for suggestions.

Thanks
Dave

[Travlinlght]

As long as you play at moderate levels you should be fine.

However, I took a Denon in for warranty repair and when they found out I was running Vandersteen's (5.3 ohms) they said they wouldn't fix it again as the warranty didn't cover speakers less than 6 ohms.

I like to turn it up. I bought Emotiva's.

[diamonddelts]

Don't do it. Most of today's receivers can not power 4ohm speakers worth a fart. Go with 8 ohm speakers or get a small external amp.

[Venom93]

Don't do it. Most of today's receivers can not power 4ohm speakers worth a fart. Go with 8 ohm speakers or get a small external amp.

Any suggestions for a cheap amp? I hate to have a bunch of money tied up in a outdoor setup.

Thanks

[diamonddelts]

Any suggestions for a cheap amp? I hate to have a bunch of money tied up in a outdoor setup.

Thanks

Cheap is a relative term. What is your budget?

[Venom93]

Cheap is a relative term. What is your budget?

Yeah, I know it is. That's were it gets cloudy. :doh! 1: I've thought about ordering the Emo mini amp for $179, but if I spend that much I'd probably just go ahead and get the UPA 500 for $350 and use 2 of the channels to power the outdoor speakers and the other 3 for LCR. :biglaugh:

So I guess in order not to spend $350, I'd be looking for something under $100.

[diamonddelts]

Yeah, I know it is. That's were it gets cloudy. :doh! 1: I've thought about ordering the Emo mini amp for $179, but if I spend that much I'd probably just go ahead and get the UPA 500 for $350 and use 2 of the channels to power the outdoor speakers and the other 3 for LCR. :biglaugh:

So I guess in order not to spend $350, I'd be looking for something under $100.

These are the cheapest options I know of.

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-BEH-A500-LIST?src=Y1010NMSA2000000&utm_source=msa&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Behringer_VD1

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=248-484

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=300-812

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=302-601

http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?partnumber=310-2214

Entire list of cheap external amps from PE

http://www.parts-express.com/cat/amplifiers/106?pg=1