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Amplifier needs 6 to 16 ohm
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Amplifier needs 6 to 16 ohm, what do I do with a pair of Axiom loudspeaker with only 4 ohm?
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What type of amp or receiver are you using?
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With Dynaudio A52 or A70 speakers (4 ohm), my amplifier turns off due to overheating. It's ok when wired together (serial) but not great for Hi Fidelity result.
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Most the Denons will drive the 4ohm M80's, my guess is and I'm sure the experts will jump in, is that your speakers are not ant easy 4 ohm to drive. If you are looking at Axiom speakers the M60's are a great 8ohm speaker.
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Assuming the shutdown isn't immediate (caused by a shorted connection).
Your speakers at 86dB sensitivity are harder to drive than the more efficient Axioms.
There is a cooling fan in the 3300 which might not be working. It should be working pretty hard if you are overheating.
You might consider a 2-channel amp to take the main the load off the Denon.
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Not only are the M80s on the high side in their sensitivity rating they are also an easy 4 ohm load for an amp to handle.
As you can see their impedence goes down to 4 ohm but not below.
Rick
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My Denon 3805 would also shut down driving my previous speakers (Infinity Kappa 8, 4-6 ohm 86db). It is hasn't shut down at all with the M80's. I don't know the specs on the 3300, but my guess is it'll be fine with the M80's (others pls correct me if I'm wrong). If not, certainly the M60's.
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