| Impedance question for the smart guys [message #34718] |
Sun, 13 January 2002 03:23  |
BillEpstein
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Okay, we've got the 2226J with an 16 ohm impedance. An 100 watt amp @8 ohms is only going to have 50 watts to the 16 ohm load. So it should be desirable to bring the speakers impedance down to 8 ohms, right?
And putting an 16 ohm resistor across the + and - (in parallel) would give 8 ohms, yes?So, is it desirable and/or necessary to do so and is it as simple as using a single resistor? I just have to combine enough resistors in series to match the power handling of the speaker?
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| Re: Impedance question for the smart guys [message #34719 is a reply to message #34718] |
Sun, 13 January 2002 05:44  |
Garland
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Hi Till,
Just a guess with my limited knowledge, but adding the resistors will just turn power into heat and not really help out that much, and then you'll also be adding more junk in the signal's path.
So how's the 4 Pi's and the Paramours? and have you gotten the zobel on the woofs yet? My 4's are still in the works as are the 'mours. Too much work and not enough time for fun!!!Garland
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| Re: TAANSTAAFL [message #34762 is a reply to message #34727] |
Tue, 15 January 2002 21:06 |
bmar
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Hi, I would try your speakers with your lower power amps before you get another. I have used 100 and 300 wpc amps on the JBL 2226 speakers and they are all much more power than needed for home. i'm moving toward bottlehead amps for new fun. but hey, if ya find a nice amp with some watts behind it, why not have a choice of amps as well as choice of music! Bill
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