Vishay resistors

[dlazzarini]

Hey guys. I made a rookie mistake while ordering 1/8 watt resistors. I didn’t look at the size or realize there were different size 1/8 watt resistors. What I received are vishay resistors which are closer to 1/4 watt size of not a touch bigger. I’ve since got the right ones. My question is are these better to use in pedals because of their precision or is the difference negligible. I could always stand them up and use them.

 

[Nostradoomus]

Measure ten of each, see which one is closer. The difference in auditory terms will be negligible unless some of them are way off.

I’d just use the 1/8 watt

 

[dlazzarini]

Measure ten of each, see which one is closer. The difference in auditory terms will be negligible unless some of them are way off.

I’d just use the 1/8 watt

They’re all 1/8 watt, it’s just that the vishay’s are quite a bit larger in overall size. I researched a little and I’m guessing the vishay’s are supposed to be a lot closer tolerances. I can’t really see it making any difference myself unless they’re magically quieter or something. Just wanted some input from you all.

 

[Nostradoomus]

Ohhhh now I get it haha...I’d just use what fits better yeah

 

[dlazzarini]

Ohhhh now I get it haha...I’d just use what fits better yeah

So you as me don’t think that tighter tolerances don’t really make a difference when you’re talking 1%. I’m just wondering if the vishay’s are quieter. Most of the ones I found that’ll fit are carbon film. I’m still pretty new at this, but I’ve heard that the cf ones tend to be noisier.

 

[Nostradoomus]

If they’re both spec’d at 1%, there shouldn’t be a difference. I have only ever used metal 1% resistors though, your mileage may vary! I’ve heard carbon comp resistors are noisier but I don’t have any real world experience to back it up

I’d be willing to wager not many people could hear a difference between 5% and 1% resistors ?‍

 

[dlazzarini]

If they’re both spec’d at 1%, there shouldn’t be a difference. I have only ever used metal 1% resistors though, your mileage may vary! I’ve heard carbon comp resistors are noisier but I don’t have any real world experience to back it up

I’d be willing to wager not many people could hear a difference between 5% and 1% resistors ?‍

Thank you for taking the time to give me your feedback. I’ll probably go with the carbon for space purposes. I don’t care to stand resistors on end if I can help it

 

[Nostradoomus]

That’s really what it comes down to!