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confused about impedence

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can someone explain to me in simple terms about impedence. Trying to figure out what spealers and av receiver i need and getting confused.


Until lately i never was much of an audio guy. Liked somethings and not others but never knew why.
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 http://sound.westhost.com/impedanc.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impedance
http://www.hometoys.com/htinews/feb0.../impedence.htm


Generally speaking, you shouldn't have a problem as most (the average) speakers are designed with a nominal impedance of 8 Ohms. Most receivers are meant to work with that kind of load. Unless you go exotic or the speakers have a 4 Ohm impedance you should be fine.
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