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bean counters rule the universe [message #37712 is a reply to message #37709] Thu, 08 August 2002 14:26 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Sam P. is currently offline  Sam P.
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How about this explanation...16 ohm low pass crossover coils are HUGE, well twice the size of their 8 ohms counterparts anyway. Plus amps deliver power better into 8 ohms than 16.
On the high pass side, crossover caps for 16 ohms drivers are half the size of what an 8 ohm driver would require. So by using an 8 ohm woofer, and 16 ohm tweeter, you invest less $$$ in passive components. Sam

yes, i made it up just now, but it makes sense, and MIGHT even be true:)

 
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