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4 ohm or 8 ohm - Difference in Sound?

2/17/2006 2:34 AM
lonzo	4 ohm or 8 ohm - Difference in Sound? If an amp has a 4 ohm spkr out and an 8 ohm spkr out, is there be a sonic difference between the two? I mean, does an amp react differently because more of the transformer is used? Let's just say two identical cabinets are loaded with the same type speakers (your choice) except one is wired for four ohms and the other wired for eight ohms.....thoughts? thanks, lonzo

2/17/2006 2:34 AM

lonzo

4 ohm or 8 ohm - Difference in Sound?

If an amp has a 4 ohm spkr out and an 8 ohm spkr out, is there be a sonic difference between the two? I mean, does an amp react differently because more of the transformer is used?

Let's just say two identical cabinets are loaded with the same type speakers (your choice) except one is wired for four ohms and the other wired for eight ohms.....thoughts?

thanks,
lonzo

Replies:

R.G. This is covered in the Tube Amp FAQ... -- 2/17/2006 7:43 AM
MBSetzer *I mean, does an amp react differen... -- 2/17/2006 12:00 PM
R.G. Untangling my responses -- 2/17/2006 3:58 PM