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.

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Once your speaker is repaired you may want to download or purchase a sound level meter. Most music is mixed using 83db (C weighed, slow response)  peaks as a reference. If you are playing louder you may be risking not only your speakers but your hearing as well.