8ohm AV2?

dayneger · « **on:** 11 Oct 2003, 04:51 pm »

Hi Danny

I was wondering if you're planning on offering the AV2 with your new M130-16 drivers?

That way they'd pair up better with HT receivers that aren't particularly happy with 4ohm loads.

Thanks!

Dayne

Brian Bunge · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 Oct 2003, 01:47 pm »

I don't believe Danny has any plans to do that. I believe the 16 ohm drivers used in the A/V-3's will not work in the A/V-2 enclosure. I do know that you can build sealed A/V-3's with the same baffle size as the A/V-2's but with slightly shallower cabinets. IIRC, bass extension is pretty much limited to the 80Hz range, but that shouldn't be a real issue if you are using a subwoofer.

dayneger · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 Oct 2003, 04:28 pm »

Thanks for the info, Brian!

Looks like I'd better get a HT receiver that can handle lower ohm loads, like the NAD line.

Dayne

Brian Bunge · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 Oct 2003, 04:43 pm »

No problem. I'm not that familiar with the NAD products other than the fact that they have excellent sound for the money. Another option is Sherwood Newcastle. My dad and I both have used Sherwood Newcastle receivers with 4 ohm speakers with great success for several years.

Danny Richie · « **Reply #4 on:** 12 Oct 2003, 05:11 pm »

Brian is correct.

The is an A/V-3S model that will have its info up on the site in a few weeks.

It is a sealed box version with an enclosure that is 17.5" tall, 10.625" deep, and is 8" wide.

It can be used as a left, right, or center and can be bought as single units that are fully shielded.

It is a completed design that is available at this time.