Quote Originally Posted by Morpheus77
Is it easier to push a four ohm speaker, or harder? In other words do I need more watts to move a four ohm speaker or less? Thanks again for all the input in advance.

Tommy
Not really easier or harder to "push" (we use the word "drive" conventionally when talking speakers, not sure it's any better) a 4 ohm speaker than an 8 ohm speaker, but there are some considerations.
I suppose in a literal sense, it's easier to drive a speaker of lower impedance (ohms) than higher. But as GM mentioned, it trades one problem for another - low impedance leads to higher current demand. This is fine until you reach the current limits of the amplifier (which can happen quite fast depending on which speakers/amps you're using). A 4 ohm load will reach that limit twice as fast as an 8 ohm load. That's the danger when driving lower ohm speakers. More wattage is better here usually, because in most solid state amplifiers that means the power supply has a higher current handling ability. So more watts gives you more headroom. But you really need to think in multiples of 2 X or more when adding watts if you're worried about power handling. CV's are pretty high sensitvity speakers usually, and need fewer watts to play as loud as many other speakers, so that helps balance out the low ohms thing for you....