JP659 Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 I am getting the KLF10s and im wondering if my Yamaha Rx-550s 65 watts a channel is enough to make them loud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 Yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnm Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 35/ch + KLF30 = "This is the Police ! Step away from the stereo and keep your ears where I can see them!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 'fun' loud? Or... cover your ears and run for hills loud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 With a rated sensitivity of 98dB@1watt/1meter to produce sound from 32Hz to 20kHz and within 3dB, the KLF-10 towers can handle 150 watts maximum continuous (600 watts peak). This probably means that at three meters away (10 feet), only one watt will provide about 95dB, something like ten watts will provide 98dB there, 20-watts will provide about 101dB and 40-watts will give you a painfully loud 104dB. This is plenty loud enough for most people in average rooms. Avoid using more than half the power on the receiver, because above that point is dirty and it can damage your loudspeakers and your audio sensibilities. For really thumping bass, consider adding an actively powered loudspeaker dedicated to reproducing those huge bass waves, a subwoofer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 These numbers only work if you are sitting 3 feet from your speakers. You need to subtract 3db for every additional 3 feet you are away from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strabo Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 ---------------- On 12/3/2002 11:44:06 PM JP659 wrote: I am getting the KLF10s and im wondering if my Yamaha Rx-550s 65 watts a channel is enough to make them loud? ---------------- Because of the theory that you need to double your power to gain 3dbs, there really would be little difference between this 65 watts and say 80 watts. Therefore, to increase by 3dbs from your current amp, you would need to double your wattage to 128 (64*2). I think the more important question is, at what point does law of deminishing returns meet your desires, and your wallet? 64 watts, 128 watts, 256 watts,...,1024 watts, etc? Some will say that 110dbs is the minimum. It depends on what works for you. Personally I do most of my listing around 72dbs, and sometimes push it to 85. I have only hit 100+ dbs out of curiosity. So it's all up to you, and what you prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leok Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 The amp is too big, but will do. If it sounds harsh, consider <20W tubes. leok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middlecreekguy Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Hey, I got a question. How do you know how many dbs you`re listen`n to? Is there a meter you can get or......? I`m kind of new to this " high end" talk. I`m looking in to being a player myself. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynnm Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 "Hey, I got a question. How do you know how many dbs you`re listen`n to? Is there a meter you can get or......? " Yep ! It's called a wife ! Observed Behaviours: 80 db = Gee that sounds nice ! 90 db = Gee that's a bit loud ! Are you sure the neighbours won't complain ? 100 db = Could you turn it down a bit DEAR ? 110 db = Here's the deal a$$hole - Turn it down and I'll let go ! 120 db = Lorena just told me that it was actually John's stereo that set her off ! You can also get a cheap Sound Pressure Level meter at Radio Shack. They have both an analog and a digital version. Get the analog version - It is less expensive and gives a better indication for audio use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio Flynn Posted December 6, 2002 Share Posted December 6, 2002 Too Funnny I only go 100 db and above when momma is out. Wanker gets too sore if I make the 100 db mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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