Low output impedance probably also overdamps many speakers so you get the opposite effect of a loudness contour.Probably the main reason that many people prefer tube amps is that they have medium to high output impedance which do not overdamp speakers and tube amps are typically at least partially current drive.Some active loudspeaker companies like SGR provide the option of using/upgrading to current drive amplifiers and assert that they sound better than voltage drive.This provides a good overview of the voltage drive/current drive topic.http://education.lenardaudio.com/en/12_amps_8.html
Are all amps being built wrong?
The power amplifiers that drive our loudspeakers are mostly built as a low impedance voltage source. They have always been ... but why?
Loudspeakers have a (greatly) varying impedance over the frequency range. A current drive amplifier would eliminate the issues that stem from this varying impedance, and at the same time make discussions about esoteric speaker cables that strive for optimal R, C, L superfluous. Although there still would be these un-measurable ’this (very expensive) cable sounds better’ debates and opinions ... and that’s OK, that’s part of the fun. :)
So ... why are amplifiers not built as a high impedance current source?
This is an interesting read: https://www.current-drive.info/
Loudspeakers have a (greatly) varying impedance over the frequency range. A current drive amplifier would eliminate the issues that stem from this varying impedance, and at the same time make discussions about esoteric speaker cables that strive for optimal R, C, L superfluous. Although there still would be these un-measurable ’this (very expensive) cable sounds better’ debates and opinions ... and that’s OK, that’s part of the fun. :)
So ... why are amplifiers not built as a high impedance current source?
This is an interesting read: https://www.current-drive.info/
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