4 or 8 ohms with the HTM2d

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  • wuudogg
    Junior Member
    • Dec 2008
    • 6

    4 or 8 ohms with the HTM2d

    I know a number of folks, myself included, who enjoy the sound of the 802Ds running at 4 ohms (McIntosh MC501 amps).

    I'd like to know what you are running your HTM2d's at (4 or 8 ohms).

    I'm stock right now at 8 and it sounds good. Just curious if I should move the HTM2D down to 4 as well?

    Your thoughts appreciated.

    Thanks.
  • JoeBob
    Junior Member
    • Dec 2009
    • 8

    #2
    B&W recommends 8 ohms

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    • htsteve
      Super Senior Member
      • Sep 2004
      • 1216

      #3
      I run mine at 8 ohms. I tried 4 ohms, and didn't really notice much of a difference.

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      • wuudogg
        Junior Member
        • Dec 2008
        • 6

        #4
        Originally posted by JoeBob
        B&W recommends 8 ohms
        The speed limit sign on the highway recommends 55.... :driver:

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        • wuudogg
          Junior Member
          • Dec 2008
          • 6

          #5
          Originally posted by JoeBob
          B&W recommends 8 ohms
          Thanks for the feedback.

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          • PavelL
            Senior Member
            • Sep 2005
            • 204

            #6
            One note - the one at 8 Ohm will always sound louder due to higher GAIN (compaired to 4 Ohms)- so to avoid the mismatch between the 3 front speakers you should use the same taps be it 4 or 8 Ohm. MHO

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            • gross30
              Senior Member
              • Jun 2005
              • 282

              #7
              I run my 800n's on 4ohms from the Macs. They sound fine to me.

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              • specialized
                Senior Member
                • Apr 2008
                • 332

                #8
                Originally posted by gross30
                I run my 800n's on 4ohms from the Macs. They sound fine to me.

                Why not biwiring highs to 8 ohms, and lows to 4 ohms?


                Darko

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                • audiofiel10
                  Member
                  • Nov 2009
                  • 35

                  #9
                  hello

                  What's the difference in running on 4 vs 8 ohms???

                  regards

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                  • gross30
                    Senior Member
                    • Jun 2005
                    • 282

                    #10
                    specialized, hmmm, have not tried that. I did some research prior to hooking up the Mac's and the 800n's and the conclusion was to run them at 4ohms. I tried it and it sounds great to me. Would I gain or lose anything on your configuration ???

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