[T-1030 vs. VR 40]

6 hours ago, bensm1th said:

Hi everyone,

I just got a pair of Boston VR40s from Goodwill. I also got the Boston VR500. I don't think my receiver can handle them. I am extremely new to speakers in general, but the VR40s make my 100 watt receiver turn off. How many watts are required to drive them?

 

Also, looking to sell if I find the right buyer. 

There's quite a few receivers out there that won't play speakers that are under 8ohm impedance.

My guess is your receiver does like the impedance load from the vr40.

I'm not sure if the vr40 is a 6 ohm or 4 ohm speaker but a lot of higher end speakers have a lower impedance.

Where are you located?

 

[T-1030 vs. VR 40]

Can you tell me the crossover frequencies in the VR40s?

I'm trying to build a pair from spare parts on the internet.