Doubt about a speaker specs.


Hello to all, appreciate very much if someone can solve a bout of mine. 

https://www.fostexinternational.com/docs/speaker_components/pdf/fw305.pdf

What exactly means the Rated Input: 40W and Music Power: 125W, about this woofer?

Music Power is how much wattage this woofer can receive before clipping?

Many thanks, best regards to all.
cosmicjazz

Showing 1 response by cd318

There is no standard measurement of power handling but the fact that the driver efficiency is relatively high means you shouldn’t need too much amplifier power to drive it without clipping.

Since most loudspeakers give you advanced warning of being overloaded ie the sound starts going south, it’s better to always play safe.

Remember the voice coil temps can get insanely hot in there and eventually things will begin to melt or burn.

Most importantly, you only have one pair of ears. They are capable of not only much pleasure but also much discomfort.

Thankfully more and more people use earplugs at certain concerts these days. OK, not these days exactly...