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Originally Posted by Jfs  I live in Canada.
How do I match the speakers to the amp?
Is it enough to consider the total db output of the amp and speakers as long
as the amp fits into the recommended range of the speaker's requirements for power?
Does more amp power control the speakers better?
Anything else to consider?
Thanks for all the input. I appreciate the help. |
Matching speakers to your amp? You don't. You buy the amp you want and you buy the speakers you want. All amps are compatible with all speakers.
That's not to say there aren't characteristics, but precisely matching amp and speakers is a very subtle and exacting science, and there are few people who can do it with any accuracy.
Next, forget about db output. Any amp you buy with any speaker combination you are likely to buy is going to go LOUD, louder than you need it to be. Also remember that a lot of bad db's is never as good as fewer good db's.
As for power requirements, as long as your amp and speakers are close to the same rated power, you shouldn't have to worry. Though do note, whether you have an overpowered or underpowered amp, you can damage your speakers. A little common sense goes a long way to preventing this.
As to overall amp power, as long as you have enough...well...you have enough. 50 to 100 watts is more than enough for most consumers.
Now, if you have money to burn, you could move up into expensive super power amps, but very few of us have money to burn. But expensive super power amps also mean very expensive speakers.
Steve/bluewizard