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Impedance

The electrical load a speaker presents, in ohms.

Impedance is the AC resistance a speaker shows the amplifier, nominally 4, 6 or 8 ohms. Lower impedance draws more current and can stress budget amps. Match the speaker’s impedance to what your amplifier is rated to drive to avoid strain and clipping.

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