Can a power amp have too much power, risking damage to a speaker?


I have a McIntosh 402, rated 400 watts continuous per channel. If I use it to drive a pair of Klipshorns or LaScala [specified to handle 100 watts continuous] or similar high-efficiency speakers, do I risk damage to such speakers? 

joelepo

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Can a power amp have too much power, risking damage to a speaker?

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Mike

 

JBL warns about loud levels. See JBL studio monitor technical manual here last page caution section SPL!

Mike