How do I know if a speaker system and reciever are compatable?

Answer 1

First, compare the specs... Your receiver needs to be able to
drive your speaker's impedance. For example, if your speakers
are rated with a nominal impedance of 6 to 8 Ohms, most of the
receivers on the consumer electronics market can handle these
kinds of load ranges. However, if your speakers are rated at a 4-
Ohm impedance, make sure your receiver's amplifer(s) are able
to drive a 4-Ohm load, and if not, you will need to either opt for a
different receiver that can, or get some speaker that are 6-8 Ohms.

Other than that, invest in some high-quality speakers, and if you
get a decent receiver, the sound will be very pleasant. Also, you
will want to get a powered subwoofer that will be able to go down
with clean bass at least to 35Hz or lower (20Hz or lower is ideal).
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Answer 2

Basically, there are two things you need to look for. One is the ohm rating. Most home speakers sold in the U.S. are manufactured at the 8 ohm level. Make sure the receiver has an output (at least a setting for it) of 8 ohms and you're good to go.
Number two is the power output. Make sure the speakers can handle the receiver's output. If a receiver is rated at 100W RMS per channel, don't connect any that can't handle at least that.

If you're still looking for a receiver, try Onkyo, Yamaha, or Anthem (shoot for lowest THD* number, as a rule) and for speakers, try Infinity, Paradigm, Definitive Technology, Bang and Olufsen, or Morel.

The reason you pay a little (or a lot) more for the better products is so when you listen, you ENJOY YOURSELF. That's what entertainment is all about, isn't it?

Answer 3

you need to make sure that the reciever is compatible with the speakers impedance usually home speakers are 8 ohms and will match to most recievers. next you will need to match the amplifiers power to the speakers power range will the amp be powerfull enough to drive your speakers. Onkyo are nice, i have one and it is high current and it drives evrything i hookup to it with ease.

if you send me links to the components you want i can tell you if they will be compatible. but after that its mostly a personal prefrence of which type of sound you like.

Answer 4

home speakers usually run 8 ohms and cars 4 or sometimes less if you have added amps to overcome road noise. Make sure that the speaker can handle the max power output of your receiver.

Answer 5

your best judge is your own ears... hear each one and differentiate the sounds...

however, there are rule of thimbs about wattage compatibility which people on audio stores should be able to match