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General Category => Technical topics => Topic started by: galyons on June 06, 2019, 07:09:42 AM

Title: 16 ohm OPT 8.Ohm Speakers
Post by: galyons on June 06, 2019, 07:09:42 AM

I am considering a 45 tube build with Magnequest EX046 OPT's.  My mid & tweeter horns are 8 Ohm, but the OPT's are 16 Ohm. Google searches say "shouldn't be a problem!", but I would put far more faith in the expertise here!  Thoughts, comments?

Cheers,
Geary

Title: Re: 16 ohm OPT 8.Ohm Speakers
Post by: Doc B. on June 06, 2019, 07:29:48 AM

The point where the difference comes into play in terms of sonic penalty (when there is one at all) is the bass range. Bass can get a little more wooly with that kind of mismatch. Or not, it really depends upon the system. On a mid and tweeter the difference shouldn't be noticeable.

Title: Re: 16 ohm OPT 8.Ohm Speakers
Post by: galyons on June 06, 2019, 06:57:36 PM

Quote from: Doc B. on June 06, 2019, 07:29:48 AM

The point where the difference comes into play in terms of sonic penalty (when there is one at all) is the bass range. Bass can get a little more wooly with that kind of mismatch. Or not, it really depends upon the system. On a mid and tweeter the difference shouldn't be noticeable.

Thanks Doc! That is great!  Currently the plan is too use the amp for the mid & tweeter horns.  I may give it a try!!

Cheers,
Geary