In Reply to: (1) efficient speakers, (2) beefy amp, (3) preamp and sources posted by PSP on May 10, 2006 at 10:19:13:
Efficiency alone in a speaker isn't enough, it needs so be capable of high output too. There are plenty of efficient speakers that simply won't move enough air to do good dynamics such as many single driver systems, most such systems are dynamically limited.For good dynamics you generally need lots of moving area as well as efficiency; a 15" woofer and compression driver-horn treble is about the minimum for excellent dynamics IME.
Large arrays of direct-radiators can do good dynamics too but I mean a LARGE array, like a pal who uses 8-18" woofers and 72" B&G planars, that's pretty dynamic with enough power.
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- Efficiency alone won't do the trick - Tom Brennan 14:00:31 05/10/06 (0)