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Speaker power handling

I'm currently demoing some Dynaudio Focus 140 speakers rated at 200 watts rms/iec @ 4ohms.
With my older PSE amp rated at 195 w@ 4ohms the sound is good.

Now my concern is to try my Classe CA400 that is rated at 800w @4ohms without having an expensive repair bill. I do at times listen at higher volume settings with peaks around 95+db.

Should I resist temptations trying the Classe?
yagimax
bryoncunningham
890 posts
 
I would add only that if you hear a loud banging/clanking sound on big bass passages at high volume, the voice coil is banging against the magnet, you are going too far, and need to back off immediately.

I have had this experience with too much power, and it is terrifying.

Be advised.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
You are only using 10-15 watts at your sound pressure levels. The problem you may have is bottoming out woofers at higher levels with the more powerful amp. Sometimes the smaller amp will play louder without bottoming out and the fact remains the smaller amplifier is usually better sounding.
snofun3
601 posts
 
"and the fact remains the smaller amplifier is usually better sounding."

Gawd........
rrog
1,958 posts
 
"Gawd"

That's exactly what I said when I looked at your photos.
rlwainwright
1,904 posts
 
Gee, Rrog, was that meant as a slam? I looked at SnoFun3's system and was quite impressed. It seems to me he is having some big-time fun with both of his systems...

-RW-
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