Is 5 Watts enough for Horns ?


How much power is enough to drive a 107dB sensitivity Avantgarde ?
Is 5 Watts from A 300B SET enough?
Consider that the Subwoofer of the Avantgarde has its own high power amplifier (each woofer 500 Watts)so the work in the bass department is largely taken up by the subwoofer amp.
I have seen McIntosh MC501 power amps connected to 107dB sensitivity Avantgardes and seldom did hit the 5 Watt mark on the meters when cranking the volume up to hurting levels.
0.5 Watts was what the meters show at normal listening levels.
eljaro

Showing 2 responses by lak

5 watts is plenty of power to drive a 107dB sensitivity Avantgarde providing the room isn't huge. If the room is huge, you might not get the volume you desire.
What's the size of your room?