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A/B-ing speakers of different impedances.

I have two pair of speakers of different impedances. Jensen CN-100 are rated at 16 ohms. McIntosh XR-5 are rated at 8 ohms. If I were to connect both to a multi speaker switch box, should they be connected to the 8 or the 16 ohm taps on the amplifier?
sneem
sneem OP
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Then how would I switch between them?
b_limo's avatar
b_limo
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Quick little video on how to connect and disconnect speakers!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D-g-MPzpQqc
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millercarbon
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Excellent video. Before YouTube and videos like this only the most advanced and experienced audiophiles knew to twist the wires.
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jjss49
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dont think the switchbox will work as you hope as it can’t switch to the correct amp taps for each speaker for you...
jetter
3,092 posts
 
Only speaking for myself, but I have found that the difference between the various amp taps to be less than I would have expected.
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