Another thing to remember is that when you calibrate to 75db using the built-in test tone, it is a reduced level that is supposed to equate to the dolby or THX standard in normal listening.
John
John
Multi-Channel Amp questions
Hoping the A'Gon experts can educate me:
When calibrating a processor/amp or receiver, they say to use 75db as a reference point. If that's the case, why would anyone need an amp greater than 100W all channels driven?
If I have speakers that have a sensitivity rating of 85, 1 watt will get me to 85, 2 watts will get me to 88, 4 watts will get me to 91, 8 watts will get me to 94, 16 watts will get me to 97, etc.
What am I missing? I've read that higher watt'd amps give you better dynamics, etc. Is that really the case?
I have dynaudio audience speakers that have sensitivity ratings of 86. I'm running them through a B&K AVR317 (507 upgrade) with 150 - 185W per channel. They're 4ohm loads. Would I do better moving to separates with a higher powered amp? And what amps are recommended?
When calibrating a processor/amp or receiver, they say to use 75db as a reference point. If that's the case, why would anyone need an amp greater than 100W all channels driven?
If I have speakers that have a sensitivity rating of 85, 1 watt will get me to 85, 2 watts will get me to 88, 4 watts will get me to 91, 8 watts will get me to 94, 16 watts will get me to 97, etc.
What am I missing? I've read that higher watt'd amps give you better dynamics, etc. Is that really the case?
I have dynaudio audience speakers that have sensitivity ratings of 86. I'm running them through a B&K AVR317 (507 upgrade) with 150 - 185W per channel. They're 4ohm loads. Would I do better moving to separates with a higher powered amp? And what amps are recommended?