Will the KL-650 play louder than a Synergy C-3?

[kenratboy]

I have a C-3 center channel, and am wondering if the KL-650 (the THX-cert LCR) is capable of more total sound output?

Obviously, the speaker is vastly superior in every way, such as sound quality, build quality, etc. However, they are rated as having the same power handling, the sensitivity is the same, they have similar sized woofers and tweeters (though I would imagine those on the KL-650 are less prone to compression and heat-related issues), and in general, the specs are the same.

Given that, would the KL-650 be capable of more (or much more?) output than my plastic-cabinet C-3?

Thanks,

Ken

[colterphoto1]

let's do the math, combine efficiency with power handling and you'll get the max db SPL of the loudspeaker

[colterphoto1]

no math needed as they are both rated at 150 watts power handling with the THX KL650 rated at 97 db/w/mtr and the C3 at 94.5

The KL650 will play louder to answer your question.

[kenratboy]

Actually, the C-3 is rated at 96.5, so essentially the same.

However, other factors such as heat (I am sure I could send a solid 150 watts to the KL-650, where as the C-3 might not like it as much) are not part of the specs.