Different situations may have different results. General rule of thumb is you will only get a 3db increase by doubling the watts. But it isn't just that 3db. You get extra headroom;freeing up the speaker/presentation. In car speak-It's like a car straining to go 70mph. Vs being able to cruise effortlessly at 75. / At least that's how it worked for me. No better time to say your milage may vary.------ I guess I was lucky-----Can't describe the down side, but I'm sure some situations are complicated.
Pro's Con's for bridging an amp?
What are the pro's and con's for bridging an amp? my speskers are Thiel 3.6 (4ohm)The amp I want to bridge is the Bel Canto EVo 200.2 One Bel Canto in stereo can't drive the Thiels at high vol.but other wise sounds great. I know that bridging will drop the impeadence to about 2 ohms any sugestions?