So my geeky friends what is the best way to take an ohm reading on a cab?
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Re: Reading cabinet ohms
Mind you, the speaker impedance is AC. Most multimeters will measure DC resistance, but not all will measure AC. Generally the DC resistance of the speakers will read a few ohms less than the rated AC impedance. For example, 8 ohms AC will probably read around 6 ohms DC, and 16 ohms AC will probably read around 12 ohms DC. It will be most accurate/safe/ideal if you are able to measure the AC impedance.
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Re: Reading cabinet ohms
Originally posted by Myaccount876 View PostMind you, the speaker impedance is AC. Most multimeters will measure DC resistance, but not all will measure AC. Generally the DC resistance of the speakers will read a few ohms less than the rated AC impedance. For example, 8 ohms AC will probably read around 6 ohms DC, and 16 ohms AC will probably read around 12 ohms DC. It will be most accurate/safe/ideal if you are able to measure the AC impedance.
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Re: Reading cabinet ohms
Originally posted by Securb View PostThat simple?
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Re: Reading cabinet ohms
Originally posted by Securb View PostThat simple?
Pressing Real hard with both hands on the probes can throw your body into the mix.
If you lay the cable end on a hard/flat surface, and then press down with each probe, keeping your skin off the metals (if you get what I am saying) you will get a "better" reading.
Are you unsure about what your cab is, or just curious.?
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