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How do I get the "most" out of a speakers that are rated for 12 ohms?

Greetings!

I have a pair of Zu Omen speakers that are rated at 4-300 watts, 97 dB-SPL 1W, 1m efficiency, impedance is 12 ohms.

My amplifier is rated at 125 wpc @ 8 ohms, 200 watt's @ 4 ohms. What would be the output at 12 ohms?

Based on the fact that these speakers are 12 ohms, does that mean that the amplifier is putting out less than 125 wpc?

I purchased and installed snubbers at the speakers to increase the load, but I dont see a significant difference.

Thanks for your responses in advance,

Rene
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tomcy6
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Your speakers are designed to be used with low power amps.  You should talk to Ralph (atmasphere) for suggestions.  Ralph will say that your speakers are medium easy to drive (high impedance) and efficient (sensitivity), though.  Ralph says that as you increase the power of an amp you increase distortion, I think, I can't really speak for Ralph.  He builds amps and really knows his stuff.

Do a member search and ask him for his advice.  He is quite free with it here.
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