I'd like to build a quasi array using 8 5" drivers and a single dome tweeter at its center. I've read Jim's paper and Im stuck with achieving the following goals:
- 8 drivers per side
- roughtly 95dB efficiency
- minimum 6 ohm load
The drivers i plan to use have 86dB eff each @ 8ohms.

Doing the basic math described in Jim's paper, I 'best' I can do is 4 parallel groups totalling 98dB and 4 ohms.

The only solution I can think of is to add series resistance (4ohms) to get down to 95dB and 8 ohm load.

My questions are then:

Is this a acceptable solution?

Is series resistance a good approach?

If so, should I use several equal resitors in parallel for proper resistor/power managememt?

Is there another option/solution?

Thank you all in advance!

Regards
Dave