I dont think 4ohm 8 ohm 16 ohm are the better or only choice. Just a choice and a quality loudspeaker can be made at 4 8 16 ohm without any real issues but of course you need to select amp and loudspeaker that work well together. So the Ohm loads not much of a design issue more of a system matching issue. But for hi-eff I shoot for 16 ohms. for med 4ohms is fine and I offer 2 4 ohm models. As for the rest this thread puts a hurt on me brain so good day.
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"Most high-quality loudspeakers are 4-Ohms" Its a reasonable question though I'm not sure how much value an answer provides. Saying neither 4 8 or 16 is objectively better may be true but does not answer the question. That only indicates that 4 ohm speakers can be high quality, not whether most quality speakers are 4 ohms. Not sure why some are put off by the discussion? I am finding it informative even though I am doubtful a conclusive answer to the question will result. |
The word's leading designers are still trying to determine how many ohms to use in a speaker. Note like a true audiophile he uses an older form of the analog gramophone - the Edison cylinder. If you listen to the words you realize he is using much more than 4 ohms... |
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