83dB/2.83V/m = 83dB/1W/m at 8ohms however = to 86dB/1W/m at 16 ohms?
15 ohm speakers yea or nay?
I just bought Falcon speakers that are 15 ohms. I have Harbeths that are 6 ohms. Both have the same sensitivity rating of 83db. I am using both with the same tube amps.
What has me scratchin’ my head is that the Falcons are much louder with the volume set the same on my preamp.
Any opinions on why a 15 ohm speaker would be that much different than a 6 ohm speaker with the same sensitivity specs?
THX
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@rodman99999 Great article. Once seen it before, however paid greater attention to it this time. Used the info to determine needs for my Tannoy Sterlings. The recent review of them in Stereophile did raise some concerns. I am thinking they may need more power (as current) than I originally thought. Thanks.
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