What actually determines volume power? Is it watts?
I have a Yamaha AS-3200 amp. It sounds beautiful and has a really good open sound. The problem is I like my music loud since I live alone and typically I have the volume 70% and with some recordings it is not high enough. I need a amp that has more power/volume.
The AS-3200 is 200 watts at 8 ohms. I see many amps, even much more expensive ones (like the Yamaha M-5000), are also at around 200 watts per a channel at 8 ohms. I am going by 8 ohms for my speakers and also the worse case scenarios. Does this mean if I had a more expensive class AB amp like the M-5000 I would still be listening at 70% volume and getting the same power/loudness? If not, then what actually determines the volume power if not watts?
It would be helpful if you disclosed brand+model speakers so that we can get an idea of power needed. Also, seems your mistaken, the Yamaha AS-3200 amp is only 100/150wpc 8/4ohms as per Stereophile and retailer Crutchfield, which is on the low side (including current) for average sensitivity speakers. |
