Is Clipping an amp always Audioable?

It is true that too much power may damage a speaker but it is not likely if it is clean power. Distorted power or clipping is much more likely to damage a driver.

Thanks guys, I feel tons better. I have one more concern. This was done during the break-in period. Could I have caused damage in that regard? I have heard not to push a speaker too hard during break-in. Is there any truth to this at all? If so, what could happen, would the results be immediately apparent?

Thanks again guys

Too much power, clean or not, is *very* likely to damage a speaker. Distortion might mean extra energy pushed to the tweeters, but it's the energy, not the distortion, that does the damage.