Topmusicanswers
- Can I plug an 8 ohm amp into a 16 ohm speaker?
- Is 8 ohms better than 16 ohms?
- Can I use a 16 ohm speaker with a 4 ohm amp?
- What is louder 8 ohm or 16 ohm?
Can I plug an 8 ohm amp into a 16 ohm speaker?
Case 1: running a 16 ohm speaker with an 8 ohm amp output
With this combination, the voltage at the speaker output will rise, while the current will almost halve. The power will drop, although you probably won't notice it too much, as this combination will likely increase the mids in your tone.
Is 8 ohms better than 16 ohms?
The only thing that matters is that you match the impedances. 8 ohm speaker into 8 ohm amp plug, etc. There is no difference, given the exact same speaker, between a 16 ohm version and an 8 ohm version. Just match up the impedances to keep your OT from melting down.
Can I use a 16 ohm speaker with a 4 ohm amp?
It is totally ok to run a 4ohm amp into a 16 ohm cab. The rule is that you can mismatch ohms as long as you mismatch lower rather than higher.
What is louder 8 ohm or 16 ohm?
The efficiency is the output divided by the input. Since an 8-ohm speaker has more power going through it than a 16-ohm, it will be louder than a 16-ohm (and it will need twice the power rating!).
