Fusion and 4ohm center channel?

[broncsrule21]

I am assuming the Fusion could handle a 4ohm load? (ERM-6.3) + 2 surrounds. I hoping it wouldn't be strained to much since a RPA-1 would be handling the mains. Anyone see an issue? Emotiva usually posts 4ohm specs on their gear, but not with this product...

[jlafrenz]

I don't think you would have any issues hooking it up this way.

[vcautokid]

No problem at all. The Fusion will do fine with a 4 ohm load.

[fusioneer]

Yes, easily. The Fusion does a fine job with demanding speakers, in my experience.

While you can't bi-amp the center like the L and R, you can always add an amp to the center pre-out either on its own or bi-amped with the Fusion's built-in.

[broncsrule21]

Yeah, I will eventually put an outboard amp on the center, but I will only be utilizing 3 of the Fusion's 7 amp channels. So I would have to think it should be plenty of power available...

[knucklehead]

At any rate it is rated for 4ohm speakers - from the specs:


7 – Speaker outputs (4 ohms / 8 ohms) gold plated 5-way binding post
1 – Remote control with CEC control panel
65 watts RMS x 7 channels; <.05 THD
(all channels driven)
110 watts RMS x 2 channels; <.05 THD
Size:
boxed: 22" wide x 8.5" high x 21" deep
unboxed: 17" wide x 4" high x 16.5" deep
Weight: 25 lbs (34 lbs boxed)

[broncsrule21]

Ah, didn't see that. Was looking for a power rating. Thanks.

[rossonero3]

As for the power rating of the Fusion, seems in other forums and a little in this one also, that people focus on the 65w rating (all 7 ch) and list or recommend other mainstream receivers with 'more' power, which of course is always their rating for 1 or 2 channels driven and not all 7. Going by the specs of the Fusion, it's rated at 110w RMS x 2ch and not 65w correct?

[broncsrule21]

Yes, 8ohm power.

[Axis]

I am 6 ohm and I can only imagine you will get more horsepower at 4 ohm.