What nigel is trying to say is that there is a conspiracy going on within the speaker/amplifier industry which involves the requirement for DOUBLE the power just to get an extra 3db of level. Yet if you want double the power you dont pay double the money you pay exponentially more. Shocking isnt it.
Purpose of power handling in the specs?
So I’ve never quite understood this: What is the point of manufacturers listing power handling in the specs?
I ask this because I’m now listening to a 89dB efficient speaker, rated to handle between 50-200 watts of power, with a 7 watt 300b integrated. Logic would tell me that even with the volume maxed out I should get almost no volume from the speakers.
Can someone please enlighten me as to the purpose of the power handling specs?
Thanks.