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    Re: Gpa 416-8c

    Quote Originally Posted by gortnipper View Post
    Thanks. And keep the 3.5R or no?
    Hmm, IIRC, the 3.5 ohms was due to Jay's tube amp, so was tuned to the Iconic/GPA's Fs to maximize power conversion and you used it too.

    Anyway, as a general rule for HIFI apps, I prefer/recommend an Fs or lower tuning and EQ if necessary to flatten it out in-room, but if you’re using a typical SS or tube PP amp, then try the cab as is first without any added resistance.

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    Re: Gpa 416-8c

    Quote Originally Posted by VolvoHeretic View Post
    sorry, last time I checied, 42.5 liters equealed 1,5 cubic feet.
    Sorry, I copied out of GM's doc to Jay and L=Length of the internal longest dimension of the cab, not Liters. So, ~10.3 cu ft.

    Quote Originally Posted by GM View Post
    Hmm, IIRC, the 3.5 ohms was due to Jay's tube amp, so was tuned to the Iconic/GPA's Fs to maximize power conversion and you used it too.

    Anyway, as a general rule for HIFI apps, I prefer/recommend an Fs or lower tuning and EQ if necessary to flatten it out in-room, but if you’re using a typical SS or tube PP amp, then try the cab as is first without any added resistance.

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    OK, thanks again.

    BTW - with the 604s in that box and my SE valve amp, I tried first w/o any added R and it sounded flat and thin. I then used a variable and found ~3R works very nicely so I added a fixed r.

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    Re: Gpa 416-8c

    You’re welcome!

    OK, then tune to Fs and experiment with up to 3 ohms if required.

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