Whilst pondering which amplifier and which output wattage would best suit my speakers, I became a little confused about the whole amp/speaker wattage compatibility issue.
Eg , if speakers can handle wattages well above the manufacturers specified maximum rating, why do they specify a maximum? Or more correctly, why do they specify a relatively low maximum rating when the speaker can obviously handle much more?
I can understand that a minimum wattage would be necessary so that the speaker can actually have enough power to run, but a maximum does not make as much sense.
Also I have noticed that some of the more expensive speakers (particularly bookshelves) seem to have a fairly low maximum wattage compared to other similarly sized speakers of other sometimes cheaper brands.
Are these manufacturers low ratings because they are just being truthful about their speakers capabilities?, whilst other manufacturers exaggerate their speakers ratings to impress potential buyers?
What is the truth, and how does a manufacturer determine what their specified maximum watttage should be?
This might be one for those with an electronics background?
Any ideas, Im confused LOL
Pete
Eg , if speakers can handle wattages well above the manufacturers specified maximum rating, why do they specify a maximum? Or more correctly, why do they specify a relatively low maximum rating when the speaker can obviously handle much more?
I can understand that a minimum wattage would be necessary so that the speaker can actually have enough power to run, but a maximum does not make as much sense.
Also I have noticed that some of the more expensive speakers (particularly bookshelves) seem to have a fairly low maximum wattage compared to other similarly sized speakers of other sometimes cheaper brands.
Are these manufacturers low ratings because they are just being truthful about their speakers capabilities?, whilst other manufacturers exaggerate their speakers ratings to impress potential buyers?
What is the truth, and how does a manufacturer determine what their specified maximum watttage should be?
This might be one for those with an electronics background?
Any ideas, Im confused LOL
Pete
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