Are all amps being built wrong?


The power amplifiers that drive our loudspeakers are mostly built as a low impedance voltage source. They have always been ... but why?

Loudspeakers have a (greatly) varying impedance over the frequency range. A current drive amplifier would eliminate the issues that stem from this varying impedance, and at the same time make discussions about esoteric speaker cables that strive for optimal R, C, L superfluous. Although there still would be these un-measurable ’this (very expensive) cable sounds better’ debates and opinions ... and that’s OK, that’s part of the fun. :)

So ... why are amplifiers not built as a high impedance current source?

This is an interesting read: https://www.current-drive.info/
rudyb
I also did not measure their spectral output, just listened. using my favorite measurement aid of the time, single malt scotch.
vidmate  mobdro
If one was to use a DSP, then (I think that) all gets normalised to be right whether using a voltage or current source?


Room correction in modern systems would be doing the same thing I think.
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Speaker drivers are designed to work best when fed with a voltage source.
**Most** are but some are not. ESLs for example...