Ineed some help with a simple math equation


I have an amp with 29 dB gain with power output at 400, will this be bettered by an amp with 26 dB gain and 500 output? I'd like to have the extra 100 for my Thiel 3.6, which eat power like they are eating peanuts.
Thanks
Bill
bill10907

Showing 1 response by kijanki

Perceived loudness change can be calculated as:

k^(1/3.5)    where k is a ratio of powers.

(500/400)^(1/3.5) = 1.066  (6.6% increase).
I doubt that you can hear that.  

You want "better".  If you need more sensitivity you will be 2.03dB "better" with 29dB/400W