I would disagree about a full range speaker being sent into clipping playing average pop music (ie, Ann Murray as an example). I have used the Audio Note ANj/L speakers and my current ANK/L speakers with both the P2SE amplifier (17 wpc pentode, single ended) and my current amplifier (Audio Note Conqueror, 300b, 8wpc/SET) with no shortage of volume. There was plenty of bass with both sets of speakers; the J models have significantly more and really do not require a subwoofer. The K speakers have solid bass to 50hz and I use a REL Strata II crossed at 40 with very low volume setting; sounds wonderful and I never want for power.
With the right speakers you can have full range sound with less than 10 watts. The old Klipsh cornerhorn speakers have something like a 104db efficiency; all you need is 3 to 5 excellent watts AND good transformers for room filling full range sound.
With the right speakers you can have full range sound with less than 10 watts. The old Klipsh cornerhorn speakers have something like a 104db efficiency; all you need is 3 to 5 excellent watts AND good transformers for room filling full range sound.