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Re: Question about M80ti's
#4834 08/14/02 01:50 PM
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Hi syxx,

Nor will I tell you to ignore the 4-ohm impedance of your M80's. Look at the back panel of your Kenwood near the speaker binding posts. What does it say? Is there a switch you can move "For speakers of less than 6 ohms impedance" or it might say "For low-impedance loads--4 ohms".

It might also say "do not use speakers of less than 8 ohms (or perhaps 6 ohms)", in which case, be careful. The M80s are very sensitive, which means they'll play very loud on only a few watts of input power, but their impedance curve touches 4 ohms in a couple of places. That means lots of current will flow through your Kenwood's output transistors. Put your hand over the top of the receiver: it should never get hot (warm is okay) and be sure it's well ventilated.

If there's a switch for 4-ohm loads, that will impose some current limiting on the output stage, which is okay as long as you don't try and overdrive the Kenwood at high levels. If you do, it may just shut down until it cools, or you reduce the level. It's a protection mechanism so you don't blow your output stage.

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Alan Lofft,
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Re: Question about M80ti's
#4835 08/14/02 10:01 PM
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i would rather not say at this time...since someone might try to outbuy me!! j/k but i would rather wait until i have them in my hands. because i noticed alot of ppl on here from my area. heh. but i will let you all know in a day or 2 when i have them.

-Syxx

also i think i will test them like you said and see how they handle. afterwards i will update my receiver,

thanks all

Re: Question about M80ti's
#4836 08/15/02 07:07 AM
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Understood, Syxx! Best of luck!

Cheers.

DS.

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#4837 08/15/02 10:05 PM
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they were in Peterborough Ontario, [where i live]

Re: Question about M80ti's
#4838 08/16/02 02:09 AM
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Good enough, Syxx! That's way outta my way, anyway! (But your deposit secures your purchase, so no one could scoop you, right?) Enjoy the 80s, mate!

Cheers.

DS.

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