Audio Systems: Ohms, cd mp3 player, 8 ohm speakers
QuestionI recently purchased a 1994 BMW 325i Convertible. I came with a tape player. I want to replace it with a CD/MP3 player. WHen I went to a local store they showed concern about installing a 6 Ohms stereo in an 8 Ohm system. They said I could not install a CD player sold in America in this car. Is this true? Is there any concern about speaker compatibility?
AnswerMost cd players sold in america are designed to run 4 ohm speakers and are compatible with either 4 ohm, 6 ohm, or 8 ohm speakers. you only have a problem if the spaekers in the car are lowwer than 4 ohms. if you had 2 ohm speakers the cd player would overheat. the only problem 8 ohm speakers would cause is they would not be as loud. you can solve any of these problems by adding an amplifier.