If you connect speakers with a 4-ohm impedance, it forces the amplifier to double its power output continuously to the speakers. If the amplifier doesn't have enough continuous power output that 4-ohm speakers may require at a specific volume level, you can damage the amplifier. Some amplifiers can work with both 8 and 4-ohm speakers, but most are optimized for use with 8-ohm speakers.
Amplifier specs usually provide this information. Even if your amplifier can be used with both 4 and 8-ohm speakers, it is not advisable to mix speakers with different impedance ratings in the same system.
A speaker will produce sound when fed adequate power from the amplifier. If two speakers with different sensitivity are fed the same amount of power via the volume control, a speaker with higher sensitivity will play louder than a speaker with lower sensitivity.
To hear the 88dB speakers as loud as the 91dB speaker, you need to increase the volume by 3dB, which requires an amplifier to output double the power.
As you can see from the above sections, the world of amplifier specifications can be very deceiving, especially when you take all the factors in addition to watts that go into getting a good listening experience from a home theater setup. Enclave Audio doesn't publically promote detailed specs for its CineHome II or CineHome Pro wireless home theater systems as they don't follow the practice by many manufacturers of pushing high-wattage specs as a deceptive marketing tool.
Enclave Audio systems are totally integrated. Each speaker and subwoofer in an Enclave system is custom-designed with a speaker driver s supported by its own amplifier. The systems use the least amount of amplifier power needed, which sufficient Dynamic Headroom to provide a clean and powerful listening experience. Enclave Audio also provides the option of adding multiple subwoofers should that be needed or desired.
Enclave Audio provides all the settings needed to fine-tune each individual speaker and whole system output levels for your specific room characteristics via its Mobile App for iOS or Android , CineSync , or Roku TV Ready features. Dealers Where to Buy Dealer Inquires.
Search 0 Cart. Watts and Home Theater — Myth vs Reality. Home Blog. Previous Next. What Watts Numbers Tell and Don't Tell You When a manufacturer claims an amplifier outputs a specific number of watts-per-channel WPC it doesn't always mean it can output that wattage continuously or across all audible frequencies.
One Channel Driven : This means the manufacturer measured the wattage output on just one channel at a time. Two Channels Driven : This means wattage output was measured with two channels running at the same time.
All Channels Driven : This means wattage output was measured on 5 or more channels depending on the system at the same time. Logic would suggest that this provides an accurate measurement of wattage output for a 5 or more channel home theater receiver or system, but it isn't used or promoted often.
I have a 15 amp circuit breaker, so I am wondering if I a may safely use this system. Thank you. Still the manufactors of theese products keep lying to their customers. Both e. Rotel,Carver and Onkyo The keep selling products with 7xw that are having a power consumption of watts and that is simply impossible.
Example: Under powered, low quality amp trying to drive a power hungry speaker sounds cheap. A quality amp powering efficient speakers sounds better. Clarity is your answer, if it's on the CD or LP, you should be hearing it through your speakers.. Wattage and Amp sensitivity helps to reproduce all highs and and lows exactly as it should be heard Now sometimes the recording can be of low quality and fool you into thinking it's your equipment, when it was just a low quality recording EQ's help with this.
Frequency range is also important. Try to attain an amp or speakers that cover a wide frequency range.. This allows you the ability to dial it in to your liking.
I've been blown away by setups that I found out were only as low as 45w.. My take is the speakers, the DAC, and the Equalizer are the three most important determinants of sound quality. A bit less of a difference between subwoofers and almost no difference between all the main receiver brands.. There is absolutely no need to spend any more than that unless you get suckered into thinking more watts means better sq.
The other aspect to buying vintage hi-fi equipment is that recycling old equipment is much more environmentally friendly than buying new equipment. Your points are very good though! I am a firm believer as I have many old Dynaco, Scott, Leak, McIntosh, Radford and nothing that you can buy nowadays comes close for the money.
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Related Articles. Home Theater Systems. By Walter Shillington. By Rain Defence. By Mark Morgan. By Brandon Hart. By Akhil Dev. By Max Dalton. By Paul Goodman. By Don Bobbitt. Many people's entertainment centers consist of a TV and a soundbar.
Still, for those who are after true surround sound, they opt for dedicated stereo speakers who generally produce better quality sound than a soundbar overall. But there are two types of speakers in general that have a very important difference: powered and passive. Powered speakers make up most of the market and are generally targeted towards the general consumer who just wants a simple speaker to set up and use. They are also less expensive a lot of the time because audiophiles who are looking for the best sound possible aren't the target demographic.
What separates a powered speaker from a passive one is that a powered speaker has an amplifier built-in, meaning you can connect directly to the source without worrying about buying a discrete amplifier.
An amplifier gives a speaker its sound, and without one, you just have a paperweight on your hands. While many powered speakers sound genuinely good, their built-in amplifiers usually aren't going to hold a candle to an amplifier you buy separately and set up. A receiver is essentially an amplifier and a video processor in one convenient box. They are generally meant for entertainment centers with a surround sound setup consisting of multiple passive speakers and can vary in the number of channels they support.
These channels dictate how many speakers and subwoofers they can natively support and make the most of them. For example, a receiver that supports two channels will work best with two speakers.
But keep in mind that you can usually pair more than one speaker per channel — 2 will usually suffice as long as each channel is sufficiently powerful. The video processing part of a receiver will route the video back to the TV, usually producing a superior image quality overall. But today, we want to focus on the audio part of a receiver, namely the sound channels and the power they produce and need. Each channel that an AV receiver supports will need the power to run. The more channels you have, the more power-hungry the receiver will be if you choose to make full use of its capabilities.
Most receivers are equipped at least for a 5. These channels are meant to support different areas where the sound is coming from:. The final channel is meant to be dedicated to a subwoofer. Many receivers can deliver watts of power per channel, which is plenty for many people. Watts indicates how powerful of a sound an amplifier can produce. Keep in mind that this isn't a direct indicator of audio quality — well, to a degree, that is. A more powerful amplifier won't take low-quality audio files and suddenly turn them into the best things you've ever heard.
Instead, they can produce a louder sound with distortion and crackling. Especially powerful amplifiers are great for group gatherings where you want the sound to travel far while sounding great. You may also want powerful sound channels for a theater-like sound experience. Once you've heard a properly set up home theater, it is pure bliss, and you may find yourself skipping going out more often!
As we stated earlier, watts per channel is plenty for most people. Many people can make do with just 70 watts per channel and be perfectly happy. The manufacturer rating for this specific receiver does claim watts per channel, though, which is a discussion we will lead into later. For now, let's focus on getting a general idea of what you might need for your use case and demands. In short, if you just need a receiver to power a surround sound setup and will be playing at around 70 dB, you can get by with a receiver that is rated for watts per channel.
You will be able to get a nice sound, and most importantly, you won't be shelling out an arm and a leg for a receiver you won't fully utilize. Another thing to consider is that a receiver should be bought based on the other equipment you have, namely the speakers and subwoofer. It is very important to remember that a receiver won't make lower-quality speakers suddenly sound amazing.
A receiver is meant to get the most out of a speaker, not magically make it a much better device than it is. In that case, that budget AV receiver will not be enough to make full use of your expensive setup, and you should be looking into receivers with more watts per channel and a higher frequency range with as little distortion as possible.
Always check the maximum wattage of your speakers' support before deciding on a receiver. Additionally, consider what receivers will benefit your speakers the most. While more expensive receivers generally offer more watts per channel, this isn't an automatic quality indicator. As we previously established, more watts offer powerful sound and can prevent distortion at higher volumes. But there is more to audio quality than how loud you can make something.
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