In Reply to: RE: Given that speakers need high efficiency - IE both high impedance and high sensitivity posted by rebbi on February 8, 2018 at 10:18:37:
Yes the 82dB sensitive LS-3/5a (Rogers) is a SET friendly speaker in that it presents and easy load. Conversely if a 100dB sensitive speaker dips below 3 ohms it is far more difficult to drive for a SET amp. Sensitivity is generally a function of how loud the speaker will play with a given watt.
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- RE: Given that speakers need high efficiency - IE both high impedance and high sensitivity - RGA 20:48:31 02/11/18 (3)
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- RE: Given that speakers need high efficiency - IE both high impedance and high sensitivity - RGA 17:30:39 02/12/18 (1)
- RE: Given that speakers need high efficiency - IE both high impedance and high sensitivity - rebbi 17:48:43 02/12/18 (0)