twk123 Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Hey guys, I just got my first Multimeter from Amazon today (Etekcity) and naturally have been going around the house testing my speakers and random outlets etc. Anyway, I tested both KG 5.5 cabinets at the binding posts and both read 3.9 ohms. I know the nominal impedance is supposed to be 8 and multi meters can be off with speakers but is it supposed to be almost half what it is rated? Thanks in advance for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Travis In Austin Posted December 31, 2015 Moderators Share Posted December 31, 2015 Hey guys, I just got my first Multimeter from Amazon today (Etekcity) and naturally have been going around the house testing my speakers and random outlets etc. Anyway, I tested both KG 5.5 cabinets at the binding posts and both read 3.9 ohms. I know the nominal impedance is supposed to be 8 and multi meters can be off with speakers but is it supposed to be almost half what it is rated? Thanks in advance for the advice. An ohm meter has nothing to do with measuring speaker impedance. The only thing you can test if is blown and there is no continuity. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 You are reading the xover(s). get inside, pull one wire off of speaker, test, and Wha-La there is your Ohms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Phillips Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 You are only reading the woofer or woofers impedance at the binding posts. 3.5 to 4 is normal on a Klipsch speaker. The caps in the network "block" a reading of the HF. Ya nominal is 8, but not gonna see that with a meter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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