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This is the first time I have used an amp with output meters.

 

2 watts with 5 watt peaks is loud enough where the neighbors might hear.

 

A 30 watt amp is probably enough for most everyone.

 

I used to believe differently, but the meters don't lie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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There’s an awesome video on YouTube where a guy runs 1 watt through a pair of speakers that are 87dB sensitivity.  Most people have no idea how loud that is through a regular speaker, much less a highly sensitive speaker like most Klipsch are.

 

 

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Its all relative and IMHO dependent on the quality of power the amp puts out. I run a pair of 86dB efficient Harbeths with a 5 watt per channel SET. The sound is dynamic and clean (not the same as LS II, but....). Of course the 14 capacitors in its power supply help...

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On 3/21/2024 at 5:21 PM, michaelwjones said:

Its all relative and IMHO dependent on the quality of power the amp puts out. I run a pair of 86dB efficient Harbeths …


I run “power hungry” ATC monitors with a 60 watt Cambridge integrated. I probably have 30 watts more than I need. To be fair, the room is small and I do sit close. Not as dynamic as horns, but they can surprise you.

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On 3/21/2024 at 12:34 PM, Jeff Matthews said:

This is the first time I have used an amp with output meters.

 

2 watts with 5 watt peaks is loud enough where the neighbors might hear.

 

A 30 watt amp is probably enough for most everyone.

 

I used to believe differently, but the meters don't lie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeff,

I been using a 2 watt per channel amp for over 10 years on my khorns way more than enough power to run me out of the house!!!

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