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Speaker Break-in Clipping Worries - Paranoia Ple

I'm running in a new pair of PMC FB1's (recommended amp power according to manufacturer "up to 150 watts").
I am using an Exposure amp rated at 70 watts RMS/channel. Also using a matching Exposure Pre-amp.

I put on a very dynamic C.D (Santana) and left the room, when I came back I realized that the music was especially loud (somehow didn't realize how loud when I first put it on).

I had the volume at roughly 11 o'clock for roughly 2 tracks. Is this enough to cause damage to the speakers by clipping? Or am I just being paranoid? Is 11'oclock enough to even cause clipping?

Thanks guys, any help is much appreciated :)
agent193
tpsonic
1,092 posts
 
Are you noticing any distortion coming from the speaker drivers?If not,I'm sure you are okay and good to go.
agent193 OP
16 posts
 
no, i'm not noticing any distortion. But still scared I could of caused hidden damage :(
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blkadr
739 posts
 
Your amp can clip without blowing a speaker. The recent Santana releases are known for being compressed so its not surprising you might misjudge the level. The FB1 is transmision line loaded, this should keep the woofer under control better than a regular ported speaker. Unless you hear something bad I wouldnt worry. If they still sound right relax, its ok....
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