We should reject hard-to-drive speakers more often

@erik_squires Wrote:

There’s a reason JBL professional drivers are so expensive, and one of the main reasons that is that they are built specifically to avoid thermal compression even at constant power levels that would make most audiophile systems weep.

100% correct! See articles below: Power compression Vs Thermal distortion in loudspeaker drivers:

Mike

https://pearl-hifi.com/06_Lit_Archive/15_Mfrs_Publications/Harman_Int%27l/AES-Other_Publications/LS_Heat_Dissipation-Thermal_Compression.pdf

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/power-compression-vs-thermal-distortion-loudspeaker-alexander-wilson/

@steve59 Wrote:

Shouldn't any amp have power to spare at 1 watt? 

Maybe this will help. Why is the first watt important? See below:

https://www.firstwatt.com/

Mike

@steve59,

What speakers do you have?

Mike

@jon_5912 Wrote:

 High power class D amps more than make up for the difference in dynamic contrast between low and high efficiency speakers. 

In my opinion, a high powered amplifier that can drive lower impedances will never be a proxy for a speakers lack of true efficiency. 

Mike

@phusis Wrote:

Overly damped (i.e.: "tight") bass isn’t natural bass to my ears, nor is the inverse scenario - it’s certainly about finding the right balance in relation to one’s (p)reference and context.

 Couldn't agree more! See article below:😎

Mike

http://diyaudioprojects.com/Technical/Papers/Damping-Damping-Factor-and-Damn-Nonsense-Floyd-Toole.pdf

@phusis :

You're welcome, glad you liked it :-)

Mike