Ohms? (BD-Design)

by Bert , Sunday, December 27, 2009, 22:00 (5233 days ago) @ samoore

Hi Steve,

Happy Holidays!

Thanks, I hope you have a good time too... :drinks:

Am I correct in thinking that the BMS drivers in the Orpheans are 16 Ohms?

Average the Orphean is 12ohm...

I have a new amp (PrimaLuna Dialogue Two Integrated) with 4 and 8 Ohms taps and a rather high output impedence. I am wondering if I can hook up the BMS drivers to the 4 Ohm taps to get a bit better "control" over them. What do you think?

Usually a lower impedance tap sounds better though...

I can't say which taps you should use. It is mostly impossible to predict which works best on a certain tube amplifier.

Think the low power you'll need and other things (like impedance) that changes the tube behaviour keeping it in its optimal range or takes it out too much from there..

Best way will always be to try it yourself and listen to what works best in your situation.

Also, what cables do you use between your amp and horns? I would like to upgrade to something a bit more neutral than my old Nordost Superflatline bi-wire.

I am using Duelund cabling which work perfectly well within my system.

Cheers,

Bert

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