How much power is to much power?


When is an amp overkill for a speaker? More specifically, I have 91db speakers and I'm considering two SS amps, one 140 watts and the other 200 watts. Are they both too much? Is it too much simply because you're paying for extra power but don't need it, or because it's a detriment to the overall system sound?

Thanks.
jtnicolosi

Showing 3 responses by audiograils


Yes, there's such a thing as 'too much power'. It all happens when your amp is so powerfull over your speakers that the sound is 'choked' and the speakers can't breathe.

I know many will disagree, but I experienced this phenomenon a few times along my audio years. Too much power and too little power is not a good thing.

I had to recently abandon a powerful 100 watter tube monoblock for a 30 watt stereo piece for just the same reasons. My speakers performed best with he 30 watter tube amp despite their spec numbers. Add to that, the sonics of the new amp were inherently better.

YMMV..!

AG

Audiofeil, seems you're still a rookie or you just didn't understand what I said. Either way, you still have a lot to learn! My point is very clear since speakers differ in size, internal volume, number of drivers etc..

FAS, would you drive a single-driver Lowther with an amp like a Krell FPB600 and claim that it's not 'too much power' for that speaker??

I think folks should stay away from you !!

Best Regards,

AG

Audiofeil, I can see what some of the readers here think of you...you just keep digging more holes for yourself.

Over'n'Out.