NEAR 50 me speakers impedance?

Does anyone know how near 50me mk1 speakers are rated?

dermio03-30-2001 4:01am

emily Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 28 posts 03-30-2001 at 02:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My wife and I own a pair of the Near 50se MKII. The impedance of the MKII is 8 ohms, with a sensitivity of 86db/1 watt. This is different from the 1st generation which had a sensitivity of 90db/1 watt. The cause for the change was work on the crossover that reduced a slight midbass hump. The speakers are very easy to drive. I have used 90 watt integrated amps with them with good results (Anthem Integrated 2) as well as larger amps (Mesa Baron and Adcom 5802) also with good to excellent results
wellfed Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 690 posts 03-31-2001 at 04:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I do not know anything about the Mk. I. The N.E.A.R. website is www.nearspeakers.com. You should be able to write to Bill Kieltyka for the answer to your question. I was told by Bill that the Mk. II has a nominal 8 ohm impedance that does not dip below 6.5. BTW, I love my Mk. II's, they are driven successfully by 60 watt OTL amps that are not compatible with low impedance speakers. God bless.