klipschhead Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 I have a pair of KLF 20's I just acquired and I dont want to screw them up with a Sony amp that I have. I have heard clipping is something that will blow my tweeters. What is it and what should I listen for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurs Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Here's a pretty simple explanation. Bottom line, your ears should tell you something's wrong pretty quickly, and then you need to back off the power. In essence, clipping distortion occurs when you've turned up the volume too high. Your amplifier then cannot produce any more power, so it "clips" off the tops of the power-intensive signals you're telling it to sends to your speakers. This clipping generates extra high-frequency noise in your speakers, causing distortion, and giving your tweeters a hard time. If you persist in this abuse to your stereo, this distortion can blow your tweeters, so to speak. In order to avoid clipping, you should make sure your amplifier is rated well above the power output you're going to need on a regular basis. Some high-end amplifiers have a feature that limits clipping as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 arthurs how are those signal shotgun biwires. I was thinking about getting signal cables. I have monster original. I just bought the signal digital cable and i am still breaking it in and i am getting a fuller sound and better bass with less crippling tinny highs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurs Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Frank and all his products are terrific. The signalcables (shotgun's included) are the best bang for the $$ spent in my system. I would heartily reccomend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelerFan Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 Arthurs is right about some amps that limit clipping. NAD is one that comes to mind with their "Soft Clipping" circuit. If you are that worried check NAD out. Alot of people say Klipsch sounds very good with NAD though I haven't heard the combination myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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