4 or 8 ohms with the HTM2d

[wuudogg]

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]

B&W recommends 8 ohms

[htsteve]

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

[wuudogg]

B&W recommends 8 ohms

The speed limit sign on the highway recommends 55.... :driver:

[wuudogg]

B&W recommends 8 ohms

Thanks for the feedback.

[PavelL]

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

[gross30]

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

[specialized]

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

[audiofiel10]

hello

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

regards

[gross30]

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 ???