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Speaker sensitivity?

What role does peaker sensitivity play in the musical nature of a speaker. I understand the power issue. But, this is the first time i have ever thought to ask about this aspect. My general understanding is that it doesnt neccessarily afect this but is more related to speaker cabinet and crossover construction. Please explain!!
marsh

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mozartfan
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mejames986 posts05-15-2001 3:26amdoes sensitivity effect the musical nature of a speaker? Well music isn't a constant volume is it. It changes volume extremely quickly from no sound at all to sometimes very loud. These changes greatly effect the amplifier used to drive the speakers, so a highly efficient speaker puts much less demand on the amplifier. Which helps it sound better, less strained, less distorted.

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mozartfan
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also sound super. My personal opinion is that it should be cheaper to design a high sensitivity speaker than a high powered amplifier. Regardless, either path works.


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