hi sensitivity lower power with b&w

I heard more watts is better for b&w's. If i use lower power but higher sensitivity amps, is it equal to higher power lower sensitivity amps?

samuellaudio03-20-2007 3:46pm

gregm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,411 posts 03-20-2007 at 05:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No, no... You need Watts at the OUTPUT of the amp to drive the speakers. Amp "sensitivity" has to do with how much input energy/volts is needed for the amp to reach full output. This is usually very low 1-2 v. Watts: the amount of energy the amp outputs. The amp, "multiplies" or offers "gain": i.e. you put in 1V and you get many more at the output.