So why the hell do people buy inefficient speakers?
So many issues with powering them, and yet so many people with positive feelings about amplifiers putting out a quality 50 W.
It's just nuts, and the communication about why this is is wacky.
Why do speakers improve with more powerful amps?
So, if I have a solid state amp that more than adequately powers a speaker, why do people recommend a larger more powerful amplifier to improve things?
Why do more powerful amplifiers impact speaker sound quality in a favorable way? Is it because more power is reaching the speakers? Mid and Tweeter drivers I was told receive a reduced signal versus bass drivers which receive relatively more power via crossovers. All for the purpose of balancing a signal going to the various drivers.
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I raised basically this question. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/low-sensitivity-speakers-what-s-special-about-them |
Loudspeaker design nearly always involves trade-offs regarding sensitivity, size, bass extension and dynamics. If you don't think a loudspeaker the size of a large refrigerator is too big, then you can have all four. Lo wattage and high wattage systems have their pluses and minuses and either approach can deliver excellent sonics. |
In support of what others have said, such as Carls, I have a 100 watt amp, and I bet I am only using the first 15 watts. I think where it becomes more confusing is when a passage has huge bass it or huge horn entry, does the amp have the ability output alot of current in a short period of time. This is where I could notice a difference between an AVR and my AHB2 although both has a similar wattage value. |
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