Even if the frequency- impedance graph indicates the lowest impedance as 12 to 14 ohms?
Measuring impedance with multimeter
I am measuring a new full range speaker impedance that is advertised as 12 ohms and I am getting a consistent reading of 4.2.
I checked the multimeter on another bookshelf speaker advertised as 6 ohms nominal and I get exactly that.
I am using a multimeter at the speaker leads not connected to amp.
Why is this reading so low?
I checked the multimeter on another bookshelf speaker advertised as 6 ohms nominal and I get exactly that.
I am using a multimeter at the speaker leads not connected to amp.
Why is this reading so low?
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Thanks for all of the explanations and links. For non EE types, what sort of equipment would be needed then to get a reasonably accurate measurement? This? https://www.vellemanstore.com/en/peak-lcr45-lcr-and-impedance-meter?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6YXV-MP83wIVmY... Thanks in advance |
Bsmg, as I stated in the prior post, the graph provided by the maker of the speaker never dips below 12 ohms over the entire frequency spectrum. And I never mentioned anything about what taps I have. So is there no instrument that can be acquired without breaking the bank for nonEE to broadly measure impedance, or in this hobby where snake oils are rampant does everyone blindly except vendor claims? Speakers are expensive and impedance matters ;-) |