okay to connect a 6-ohm speaker to an 8-ohm receiver?

[edong]

Says it all.

6-ohm Infinity speakers to 8-ohm Harman Kardon 6.1 receiver with 40-watts/channel. The dealer said no problem. Thanks.

[unclebud]

Check your manual, but you should be OK. Are your speakers a 6.1 surround sound speaker set?

[Doramius]

Your system says it's rated for 8ohm so you should be good.

[edong]

Check your manual, but you should be OK. Are your speakers a 6.1 surround sound speaker set?

They are old 4-inch bookshelf speakers normally used in the front. I intend to use these as my satellites because it sounds better than the Harman Kardon's. They are not magnetically shielded though but no obvious interference when place near my TV. I am just worried that its lower resitance will do some damage to the receiver overtime. Thanks.

[Doramius]

as long as you have other speakers connected, you should be fine. If you check you manual, you'll probably find there's a grey are in which they can operate. It's generally 4-8ohm, but it all depends on who manufactured it.