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Why do speakers improve with more powerful amps?

So, if I have a solid state amp that more than adequately powers a speaker, why do people recommend a larger more powerful amplifier to improve things?

Why do more powerful amplifiers impact speaker sound quality in a favorable way? Is it because more power is reaching the speakers? Mid and Tweeter drivers I was told receive a reduced signal versus bass drivers which receive relatively more power via crossovers.  All for the purpose of balancing a signal going to the various drivers.

 

 

jumia

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@jumia   Why buy low efficiency speakers?

 

Because like everything else in life, it's a tradeoff.  It is easier to build drivers with high sound quality if they are inefficient.  It's against engineering principles as well as natural logic to have the best SQ and the best efficiency in the same design.  Think about it - if it were possible, everyone would be doing it.

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