“Hi, I'm not clear on something. The Sonos Amp manual states that it's not stable at 2 ohms. However, the 6.1 configuration you're proposing (3 speakers + 1 subwoofer, each 8 ohms in parallel) would result in a total of 2 ohms per channel. How is this poss”
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Hi, Thanks for the question. The MAG6.1 system uses six satellite speakers plus one subwoofer, and they are not 8-ohm speakers. Per the system’s design: The subwoofer is ~8 ohms up to the crossover point Each satellite is effectively ~16 ohms down to the crossover point, and three satellites in parallel on a channel work out to ~5.3 ohms. So, across the full frequency range, each channel ends up being an 8 ohm load at low frequencies, smoothly transitioning to a ~5.3 ohm load at mid and high frequencies, not 2 ohms. That’s why the MAG6.1 is stable and supported on a Sonos Amp when wired per the included instructions, the amp is not being asked to drive a true 2-ohm load. I hope you found this information helpful. If you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to our California-based support team at 949-492-7777. We’re available Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST, and happy to help!
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