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A/B-ing speakers of different impedances.

I have two pair of speakers of different impedances. Jensen CN-100 are rated at 16 ohms. McIntosh XR-5 are rated at 8 ohms. If I were to connect both to a multi speaker switch box, should they be connected to the 8 or the 16 ohm taps on the amplifier?
sneem
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millercarbon
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They should be connected directly to the amplifier. 
sneem OP
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Then how would I switch between them?
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b_limo
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Quick little video on how to connect and disconnect speakers!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=D-g-MPzpQqc
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millercarbon
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Excellent video. Before YouTube and videos like this only the most advanced and experienced audiophiles knew to twist the wires.
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