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How does a speaker blow out?

I don't understand how a speaker "blows" if the wattage of the amplifier is less than the upper limit of the speaker's limit.  Then again, I guess I don't really understand what "clipping" is.  The amp is 22w, I was listening at a moderately high level, there was a bass heavy section in the music, and then I heard the most painful noise coming from one the of woofers.  Sad.

mikedc
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mikedc OP
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It might have been around 70dB, I wasn't making the windows rattle.  And it was organ music!!!  LOL!!!!

I appreciate all the info!

mlsstl
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Another possibility is simply a defective product. Even with really good quality control on the production line, there can still be hidden issues that show up only after a product has been used for a while.

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ditusa
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@mikedc,

What speakers do you have?

Mike

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Harbeth SLH5 (original, not plus)

rodman99999
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        Gotta love those pedal notes!

        Especially, on a Direct To Disc recording.

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