4ohm vs 8 ohm......why one or the other.......

Why are some speakers designed as 4 ohm, and some as 8? What are the considerations and advantages of either? thanks....Mark

mythtrip12-23-2002 3:24am

philip_psha5b7 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 28 posts 12-25-2002 at 02:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The early audio designer had to settle for some figures to work with I guess. Did it date back to the little note left for the milkman..? 2 pints to a quart, 4 quarts to a gallon...8 pints for an audiophiles' milkshake party?