a Power vs Volume Question


Hell,

I just replaced my old 200w power amplifier with a new 300w amp. by my surprise, with all things left the same, including the volume setting, the output read by my spl meter was the same between the two amps. isn't the 300w amp supposed to be louder at the same volume setting?

please post your thoughts.
thank you
maab

Showing 1 response by sugarbrie

Just as a point of reference:

All other variables being exactly the same; to have something play twice as loud as a 200 watt amplifier, you would need 2000 watts (not 400). Just for you to note that 100 more watts from 200 is not a lot.

You might notice more refinement, dynamics, and less distortion, because the 300 watt amp does not have to work as hard to drive the speakers. You probably would not really notice more volume.