GPA 902s for 846A cabinet?

[Mustang Marvin]

VOT,
Good point. I missed this entirely. All the components I mentioned are 8ohm. My 846B's are as you pointed out, 8ohm. I was unaware the 846A's were 16 ohm. Live and learn.
So, what can happen if you mix?

[theophile]

If one was considering using a GPA 902-8ohm in a 846A Valencia via the stock crossover,there would have to be some modification done to the crossover.

However,the GPA 902 is available in both 8 and 16 ohm versions.

I would be using the GPA 902 via my Altec F-25 active crossover(please refer to my signature at the bottom of this post).My system is a diy active one.No modifications necessary.They've already been made.

The issue of the Model 19 crossover is relevant.The 846B can readily use the model 19 crossover because of it's 8 ohm drivers.I'm not certain that there is an aftermarket reworking of the M 19 crossover for 16 ohm drivers(802/902 plus 416).I've seen the model 19 crossover recommended for Valencias with 8 ohm drivers.

Should I ever decide to sell the Valencias I could easily put the 806s back in.Unlike the 846B Valencia,the 846A allows ridiculously easy access to the internals via the entire rear panel,which merely has to be unscrewed,as opposed to the 846B which only offers access to the cabinet via the driver/horn cut-outs.

Thanks for all the replies fellas.

[SOOTSHE]

Theophile,
Sounds like a great project...should sound awesome.
Let me know when you have it complete, as I too live on the Coast.
All the best,
John