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JohnK, thanks for that information. So it is safe to assume then that with the VP150 I would not really be stressing the receiver. Just out of curiosity though, if I (one day far in the future) upgraded to M80's at 4 ohm, I should then switch the receiver to 6 ohm mode just to be safe?

As to the HDMI source, I have been using the PS3 for over a year now just plugged directly into my TV via HDMI with no problems. I was also pretty shocked, so to double check I borrowed my neighbors PS3 for a bit to verify. It's definitely the receiver unfortunately.

Talk about withdrawal, I just finished a movie listening to it through my tv's native speakers... having just heard what the M60's can do.

No, Sam; the point being made was that the lower setting should never be used. As was said, it limits voltage and cuts maximum power capacity roughly in half(making damaging the speakers because of running out of power and clipping more likely)for the relatively unimportant purpose of helping to avoid overheating(and if the protective circuits fail to shut down, burning down the house, city, world, etc.)

Mrs. O'Leary's Onkyo?

Sam, receivers can handle speakers of different ohm ratings all at the same time with no problems. You do not want to lower the setting as this limits voltage and reduces power.

Thanks all, I was admittedly confused by the issue. I suppose I am also somewhat paranoid about damaging expensive equipment, but the general consensus seems to be that my worries are thankfully not valid.

Wow, so the M60's are 8 ohm, while the M80's are 4 ohm??? That's a big difference!