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Can a Quality Full Range Speaker be the Limiting Component in a system?

Can a quality full range speaker be the limiting component in a system?

Can it be surpassed by the quality / performance of the upstream chain? Therefore, becoming the bottleneck for overall system performance?

No? Why?

Yes? How so?

Examples for both scenarios, if you have them.

For the sake of argument, assume that the speaker's performance has been fully optimized. In other words, the room, cabling, isolation, setup/positioning etc are not factors. In other words, assume it's the best it can be.

Thank You!

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Note: this is not about any specific speaker I own or have demo'd/heard. 
david_ten
inna
7,296 posts
 
Do you mean in terms of resolution or other performance aspects ?
In terms of resolution they might almost always be the weakest link, there is probably quite a signal loss when it is converted. The better the source and electronics the better speakers will sound even if they relatively become more and more of the weakest link.
So, generally speaking, I would reserve the term "weakest link" for everything but the speakers. Speakers are very much acoustic instruments and should be treated differently.
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david_ten OP
5,480 posts
 
@jond   Of Course! : )

@blindjim   It's the 'proving' it part that is difficult for me. When does one know? How does one know? 

Thank you for your thoughts and how you yourself have progressed through speaker and system changes. Very helpful.

@inna   Good points. Can you expand on your thinking regarding these points? Thanks.

@james_w514  Let's assume that one has the 'right' associated gear. What then? Thanks.
douglas_schroeder
3,281 posts
 
There are a few slippery, impossible to absolutely define, phrases or assumptions in your inquiry, such as;
"... quality full range speaker"
"... limiting component" 
"... bottleneck" 
"... speaker's performance has been fully optimized" 

Now, if you get those parameters sorted out you can answer your question.  :) 



david_ten OP
5,480 posts
 
@douglas_schroeder   Doug, appreciate your post. Points well taken. 

How would you re-state the question or problem?
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