Nominal Impedence and Amp Taps


My speakers spec sheet mentions a 4ohm nominal Impedence. My amps have 2/4/8 ohm taps, does this mean the best amp tap to use is 4ohms?

Ive always wondered this.
justlisten

Showing 1 response by blueswan

Many speakers do not have uniform impedance across the full audio spectrum. The nominal value is just an average. You may have to experiment for the best sound. What is your equipment... tube/solid state, electrostats/panels, etc.? I would start at 8 ohms and work down. If the sound is lifeless, or conversely, out of control, you have the wrong setting