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Are my expectations too high in thinking a mini monitor can play louder than 90db without compressing ? Keeping in mind they will be crossed over below 80hz in a HT system.Mine seem to do well up to 85db and no more.Your opinions are needed on what monitors will keep up.
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Showing 1 response by nighthawk

It sounds to me like your amp is running out of gas. If your average is 90dB, your amp is probably clipping on peaks, assuming your speakers are roughly 87dB sensitivity. 100W would give you a peak loudness of 107dB, i.e. 17dB of headroom, which could clip on peaks. This is not bad performance, you're just pushing the limits of what your gear can do.