New tweeter

Tomv · 3rd July 2005, 12:03 PM

I want to replace my tweeter with a new one but couldn't find any tweeter I like in the 8 ohm section so I'm testing a pair of Seas 25TAC/G H400 and it's 6 ohm, what is the result of putting a 6 ohm tweeter where a 8ohm tweeter once was?

I know it's a probably a stupid question but I'm a noob so I need you tp be patient

xyrium · 3rd July 2005, 04:00 PM

From a very basic standpoint, you'll get more current flowing to the 6 Ohm unit, though this may be offset by a difference in sensitivity.

Tomv · 3rd July 2005, 05:05 PM

I belive it has almost the same sensitivity as my midrange

DcibeL · 3rd July 2005, 05:17 PM

Changing the tweeter will mean changing the crossover as well, especially if the tweeter is now a different impedance.

Tomv · 3rd July 2005, 06:24 PM

Can I make a 3 way with two 8ohm drivers and one 6ohm?

DcibeL · 3rd July 2005, 06:45 PM

Yes, the frequencies that the 6 ohm driver is to reproduce will present a lower impedance to the amplifier. So as long as your amp can handle 6 Ohms (or even better, 4 Ohms), you are good to go.

Just remember that if you are replacing drivers in an existing speaker system, that you will most likely be dissapointed with the results unless you rework the crossover for the new tweeter.

3rd July 2005, 12:03 PM	#1
Tomv diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Israel	New tweeter I want to replace my tweeter with a new one but couldn't find any tweeter I like in the 8 ohm section so I'm testing a pair of Seas 25TAC/G H400 and it's 6 ohm, what is the result of putting a 6 ohm tweeter where a 8ohm tweeter once was? I know it's a probably a stupid question but I'm a noob so I need you tp be patient

3rd July 2005, 05:17 PM	#4
DcibeL diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	Changing the tweeter will mean changing the crossover as well, especially if the tweeter is now a different impedance. __________________ The power of Science compels you!

3rd July 2005, 06:45 PM	#6
DcibeL diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Saskatchewan	Yes, the frequencies that the 6 ohm driver is to reproduce will present a lower impedance to the amplifier. So as long as your amp can handle 6 Ohms (or even better, 4 Ohms), you are good to go. Just remember that if you are replacing drivers in an existing speaker system, that you will most likely be dissapointed with the results unless you rework the crossover for the new tweeter. __________________ The power of Science compels you!

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3rd July 2005, 04:00 PM	#2
xyrium diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ	From a very basic standpoint, you'll get more current flowing to the 6 Ohm unit, though this may be offset by a difference in sensitivity.

3rd July 2005, 05:05 PM	#3
Tomv diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Israel	I belive it has almost the same sensitivity as my midrange

3rd July 2005, 06:24 PM	#5
Tomv diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Israel	Can I make a 3 way with two 8ohm drivers and one 6ohm?

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