Cerwin Vega D-9 speakers ohms?- Correct ohm settings on my Pioneer spec 2 amp 4 or 8?

[Mr Peabody]

If your amp is set to 4 ohms it will be fine, even if the CV's are 8 ohms. 4 ohms means the amp will produce a bit more current which I'd prefer anyway. This would be safer than setting the amp to 8 ohms and finding the speakers are 4 ohms. A lower impedance than the amp can handle is not good, hopefully the amp has protection and n foul, but driving a higher impedance speaker is no issue.

[Feanor]

If your amp is set to 4 ohms it will be fine, even if the CV's are 8 ohms. 4 ohms means the amp will produce a bit more current which I'd prefer anyway. This would be safer than setting the amp to 8 ohms and finding the speakers are 4 ohms. A lower impedance than the amp can handle is not good, hopefully the amp has protection and n foul, but driving a higher impedance speaker is no issue.

This is the best advice if the impedance ratung is unclear. I agree that attaching to the 4 ohm taps is safer; it might trade a bit of power output in favor of current capacity but that won't be a problem with Cerwin speakers.

[Sherwin]

Thank you so very much everyone, this does help.