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Checking the Wattage/Ohmage of a Speaker

  • 20-12-2013 2:24pm
    #1
    Generic Dreadhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,870 ✭✭✭✭


    I have a "Monitor" style speaker I want to use for gigs. But it has no markings or labels on it. Is there any way to test what the wattage or ohmage is of this speaker?


Comments

  • #2
    Gate Automation
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 312 ✭✭Gate Automation


    Any multimeter and you can check resistance (in ohm) ;)


  • #3
    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    The multimeter will probably have to be set to the lowest ohms scale setting to get a proper reading of a speaker.


  • #4
    whizbang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,974 ✭✭✭whizbang


    If a manufacturer won't bother to put his name or specs on something, then i wouldn't be hopeful about using it anywhere, never mind gigging.

    Best guess as to power rating, is the physical size and weight of the coil and the wiring.
    If you are able to read milliohms, that will help also, but still guessing i'm afraid.


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