How to Fry an Amp.

[metalic_bass]

Okay, once again I'm having troubles understanding something. How will I fry my amp

Too low of ohms on amp powering high speakers

Amp Speakers

4 ohms 6 ohms

Too high of Amp on low ohm speakers

Amp Speakers

6 ohms 4 ohms

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[ChefJoe 10+ year member]

Your amp is designed for a certain resistance/load. Too low and the amp ends up pushing out way more current than the electronics are designed to take. Too high and the amp will not be able to discharge its circuitry well, also resulting in extra heat.