How does a speaker blow out?


I don't understand how a speaker "blows" if the wattage of the amplifier is less than the upper limit of the speaker's limit.  Then again, I guess I don't really understand what "clipping" is.  The amp is 22w, I was listening at a moderately high level, there was a bass heavy section in the music, and then I heard the most painful noise coming from one the of woofers.  Sad.

mikedc

Showing 1 response by arcticdeth

using low powered amps, and your want volume, but the little amp is asked to push more power than available, as mentioned sends DC to tweeter, mid, and heat destroys the coil, driver, etc.

NEVER any issues with my high powered amps, just be careful downing, alcohol, it tends to make you push upper limits.

 

 drunk ears, don't hear the tweeter, strain, nor the clipping,....if you have a clip light, or the MAC limiter, you should be ok.

 

just set a volume you don't cross, and your golden.

my( as just mentioned today, by me) set a limit for volume which sounds good, clear, and great. don't cross the limit.

 

my speaks are rated 250W peak im sure, yet ive been using my 650-700 W RMS amps for a few years now, nary an issue, or problem. Just have self control when you wanna show off with friends over, and they say, is this all? don't it go louder. Most people think your at a live show, and want the floor, and chest to get a front kick in the sternum, that's not how it works, for some yes with massive wallets and a wicked speaker pair, otherwise, be gentle when ripped, or tweeters will melt.

 

 blow a tweeter/mid on a beautiful speaker pair, or try to impress friends, or yourself.

 

the most accountable culprit is low powered amps which can not give you the OOOMPH, you really want.

get a good power amp with headroom, 250-300 WPC+.

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