Will these speakers be ok with this receiver?

Question

BL Venue Series Stage 6-Inch 3-Way Speaker

Product Features

* 3-way speaker with frequency range of 47 Hz to 20 kHz

* Peak dynamic power handling of 320 watts

* Sensitivity of 90 dB

Technical Details

* Model number: STAGE

* Frequency response (-3 dB): 47 to 20000 Hz

* Maximum recommended amplifier power: 150 W

* Power handling: 80 W continuous, 320 W peak

* Sensitivity (2.83 V / 1m): 90 dB

* Nominal impedance: 8 ohms

* Crossover frequency: 600 Hz, 3500 Hz

* Low-frequency transducer: 6-inch (170-millimeter) PolyPlas, shielded

with:

Panasonic SA-HE200

* Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 100dB; Power Bandwidth to 100kHz

* Built-in Dolby Digital / DTS-ES Decoders

* Multi-Source Remaster regains sounds lost during recording

* Home Theater Mode - 130W x 6 (1kHz, 6 ohms, 0.9% THD)

* Stereo Mode - 100W per channel (20Hz - 20kHz, 6 ohms, 0.5% THD)

I was worried about the ohms, 8ohms on speakers, 6ohm on receiver

Answer 1

Your receiver will be fine, go for it.

Answer 2

good

Answer 3

No worries.  It's only when the speakers have a significantly Ohm rating (i.e. 4 Ohms as opposed to 8 Ohms) that is lower than the receiver or amp Ohm rating is when it would be a concern.  The only result with a set-up that the speakers have a higher Ohm rating than he receiver might be that your receiver may not produce as much power to your speakers because the load is less and thus draws less from the amp.  Really, you are fine with that set-up.

Answer 4

it might be ok, but the receiver might overheat, or maybe shut off completely after a while

Answer 5

JBL makes great speakers so you will be just fine - the receiver can go down to 6 ohms - so 8 ohms is no problem - go for it.  Your receiver will not overheat unless you play it at full volume for a long period of time.  Those speakers are perfect for that receiver.

People worry too much about specifications in general and matching up components.  Pretty much any good quality home audio speaker will work with any receiver.   With any audio system, put a good amount of money into the speakers - you will not be disappointed.  Also look for product reviews online before any purchase.