Component speakers - 2 Ohms or 4 Ohm?
Component speakers - 2 Ohms or 4 Ohm? The amp that I am getting for my component speakers puts out the same power 2 Ohm or 4 Ohm, and the component speakers can be wires in 2 Ohm or 4 Ohm. So, is there a sound quality difference between the two, or are these 2/4 Ohm devices just for wider range is uses?
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Yes,it is true that higher impedance is better for eliminating electrical noise in the wiring, which is why home systems tend to use 8-ohm setups, but in an already noisy environment like a car, you would be hard pressed to notice any difference. However, if you have no other reason to chose one over the other, a 4-ohm setup will usually run an amp a little cooler and will help eliminate any electrical interference even if it is essentially inaudible.
Yes,it is true that higher impedance is better for eliminating electrical noise in the wiring, which is why home systems tend to use 8-ohm setups, but in an already noisy environment like a car, you would be hard pressed to notice any difference. However, if you have no other reason to chose one over the other, a 4-ohm setup will usually run an amp a little cooler and will help eliminate any electrical interference even if it is essentially inaudible.
Would you go 2 Ohm or 4 Ohm?
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If you want the best sound quality despite being in a noisy environment then 4-ohms is the way to go. It is very unusual to have an amp which producers the same RMS output into two different impedances - usually output into the lower impedance will produce more power.
If you want the best sound quality despite being in a noisy environment then 4-ohms is the way to go. It is very unusual to have an amp which producers the same RMS output into two different impedances - usually output into the lower impedance will produce more power.
