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Will high SPL subwoofers damage planar speakers?

Hello!

I am looking at upgrading my mains to something in the realm of the Quad 989s or the like. I am worried that placing them in front of my Audiophysic Luna subwoofers may cause damage to the panels by forcing them to move from SPLs in the 100-110db range. Has anyone experienced this problem, or can set my mind at ease about possibly damaging the panels in an electrostatic speaker given this configuration?

Thanks!
bearotti
johnsonwu
469 posts
 
Agree 100% w Rrog's comments. My 989s went into protection mode everytime I play orchestral pieces with cymbals eg. Rach II 3rd mvt. Whether your run a crossover to move the bass to a sub is irrelevant. Want to play loud? get Wilsons.
sarcher30
596 posts
 
Audiooracle, you hear something at a show so that makes you an expert on it? Wow you must be good!
bearotti OP
164 posts
 
I never realized that an electrostatic speaker had such limited dynamic range! I do listen to music quite loud on occasion, especially orchestral and electronic music. I have measured SPL at 100-105db at one foot from my speakers on many occasions, even upwards of 110db a few times...so I take it the consensus is that electostats are not for me?!

Thanks for your input!
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