The damping factor is the output impedance of an amplifier, divided into the speaker impedance. If the amp's output impedance is 0.5 ohm, and the speaker impedance is 8 ohm, then the damping factor is 16.
It is typically discussed in terms of the control the amplifier has over the speaker cone excursion. It is primarily important in the bass response, where the cones are at maximum excursions.
The levels of damping factor importance are subject to opinions. Some damping factor is required, or the amp will oscillate, which will happen if the speaker impedance drops below the amp output impedance.
It is typically discussed in terms of the control the amplifier has over the speaker cone excursion. It is primarily important in the bass response, where the cones are at maximum excursions.
The levels of damping factor importance are subject to opinions. Some damping factor is required, or the amp will oscillate, which will happen if the speaker impedance drops below the amp output impedance.