Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?


Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker -- all other things being equal?
pmboyd
Hello Unsound,

@ 15 feet the 100db/w/m horn would have an out put of 76 db/w the planer would have an output of 74db/w, what is it you want me to refigure ...?

regards,
OK as i had mentioned manytimes before we need to give an REFERENCE when we are determining sensitivity each meter represents a 6 db drop for the horn as opposed to to a 3 db drop for a planer/ribbon/ESL linesource.

We cannot compare Sensitivity without setting parameters ,giving references and comparing apples.

Regards,
Grannyring,
We`re in agreement, I`m just expressing my personal experiences as you are yours, we`ve just found different routes. If you`re as pleased with your music as I am then we`re both very happy.
Hello Charles1dad,

To achive 94 db@5M the SET.horn combination in my eg would require 64 watts from it's 20 watter, the planer approx 90 watts from it's 200 watt amp.

Also to achieve realistic size, dynamics and lowest distortion( not just the loudest spl) we have found most amplifiers give there best presentation @ approx 33% of rated output. ( avg Din)

Regards,