Exceding recommended power rating
Hi Folks,
I have a question about power ratings of speakers.
I have purchased a pair off Dynaudio Focus 360's which have a power handling rating of 300 watts at 4ohms.
The amplifier I would like to use with it is a Conrad Johnson Premier 350,which has a out put rating of 350 watts into 8 ohm's,and 600 watts into 4 ohm's.
My question is simple.Is the amplifier going to blow my speakers even if I never play it very loud?
I have seen reviews on here and other places where the reviewer has said they thought these speakers could take even 1200 watts.
This amplifier fits what I'am looking for,I just want to make sure I don't ruin my speakers.
thanks
The more watts you have... holding all other things the same... the better the first watt (or ten) will sound, especially with solid state. For me, loudness has nothing to do with why I have purchased high output amp... it is about the solidity and power when playing at normal volumes 60 - 80 db... not playing loud. I believe that with solid state amps, small transients can temporarily drain instantaneous power available. So, the more headroom the better they sound.
+1 Conrad Johnson |
ghdprentice7,671 posts The more watts you have... holding all other things the same... the better the first watt (or ten) will sound, especially with solid state. For me, loudness has nothing to do with why I have purchased high output amp... it is about the solidity and power when playing at normal volumes 60 - 80 db... not playing loud. I believe that with solid state amps, small transients can temporarily drain instantaneous power available. So, the more headroom the better they sound.
+1 Conrad Johnson
That makes sense to me. I know I hate driving a under powered car,and hearing it struggle just to pull away from every light. Thanks |
knownothing1,673 posts I have ruined some tweeters before by over powering some bookshelf speakers and trying to use them outdoors as a PA system for a rugby party. Don’t try that. kn I will heed that advice. I guess I better not crank my bootleg copy of the Austrian Tongue Choir. |
