f2 comming up at 3.3ohms

[ybl8te]

i know that you generally get a lower reading when you put your meter across the speaker - but one would think 3.3ohms on a 8ohms speaker to be higher ?? any thoughts on this guys

[djk]

An MBA allows you to alter the laws of physics by a factor of 10x or 0.1, as needed (it's part of their job description).

If using an inexpensive home theater piece I would set the impedance selector to 'low' or '4 ohms' if it has such a feature.

For tubes:

05-18-2004, 10:14 AM

379627 in reply to 379613

djk Joined on 09-01-2000 Posts 1,891

Re: Using 4 ohm tap or 8 ohm tap "So are you saying that you can get better sound on the 4 ohm tap with Klipsch speakers and tube amps?" At low volumes a speaker always plays loudest on the 8 and 16 ohm taps. As you turn up the volume and 'thump' it a bit you will find the speaker sounds the best on the tap that closest matches its impedance, and plays the loudest too. Always try the 4 ohm tap. Leave it on whatever sounds the best. Hint: it sounds 'thin' when you turn it up if you have it hooked to too high of a tap.

[ybl8te]

thus is the major problem - no 4 ohm tap on my rig - and i do think this is why my amp and speakers do not mix. they are only 4-6ohms and played on a valve amp - you have problems.................slap these on a solid state, and be another difference

[djk]

This may be of use:

http://www.edcorusa.com/products/288-em3100.aspx

Hook the speakers to the 4R tap, and the amplifier to 8R or 16R (whatever sounds best).

They make a smaller ones too, I would pick one rated at 2x your amplifier power (for headroom and better bass).