 Denon AVR 3808 CI with Axiom M80? (impedance)
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I recently bought the Denon AVR 3808CI and I am very pleased with its performance. I also own 4 Axiom QS8's which I really love, excellent sound field.
I would like to replace my Triangle Antal EX's with a set of Axiom M80's.
My question: the Denon gives 7 x 130Watt into 8 ohms or 7 x 150Watt into 6 ohms. The specs in the manual state that the impedance rates from 6 to 16 ohms. The Axioms M80 have an impedance of 4 ohms. So what will happen (can happen) with the Denon if I load front left en front right with 4 ohms? Is it wise to do this? Or will I be okay as long as I do not fully load my front speakers (so max at 75%?)
My setup is 5.1 for the living and 2.0 for the study
Thanks in advance for any serious advice
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Lots of people around here run the M80s with 3808s. You'll be just fine.
I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!
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Thanks in advance for any serious advice
Oh oh! he's been reading the forums. He knows...  The 3808 is the single most popular receiver of this community right now. Lots of people are using is with the M80s ('cept me 'cause I can't afford one  )
Fred
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Re: Denon AVR 3808 CI with Axiom M80? (impedance)
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I am the Doctor, and THIS... is my SPOON!
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Re: Denon AVR 3808 CI with Axiom M80? (impedance)
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As a proud denon 3808 and m80 owner, I can say that the 3808 has absolutely no problem driving the m80's.
-David
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Re: Denon AVR 3808 CI with Axiom M80? (impedance)
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Terzaghi and others - thanks for all your respones.
Question to Terzagi - what do you have as center speaker?
rgds
Fanon from Brussels (Belgium)
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Re: Denon AVR 3808 CI with Axiom M80? (impedance)
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i have vp 150, m80's, Qs8's and ep500.
-David
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I'm old school... 3806 here driving 1 VP150, 2 M80's, 4 QS8's and 2 EP500s (well, not really driving the subs below 80Hz).
Never had a problem.
LFR1100 Actives,QS10HPx2,QS8x2,EP800,M3x4,M3x2 (Wood),M5HPx2 (Wood),AxiomAir,ADA1500-8,ADA1500-7
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My 2805 drives 80's fine, as would any Denon. 
M80s VP180 4xM22ow 4xM3ic EP600 2xEP350
AnthemAVM60 Outlaw7700 EmoA500 Epson5040UB FluanceRT85
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3808 here driving Epic 80 7.2 (M80s + VP150 in front). Does it gloriously. The 3808 can drive the speakers to ear-bleeding levels without a hint of distortion.
Jason
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