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  1. SoupRKnowva
    SoupRKnowva
    as long as the sensitivity is rated at 1watt, you should be fine, just look at the power the amp produces into 4 ohms. sometimes they’re referenced at specific voltages instead which is where the math might get harder
    Nov 20, 2020
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  2. rlow
    rlow
    Yeah you’re right. I think a lot of the time it’s rated at 2.83V/m which is where the problem comes in.
    Nov 20, 2020
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  3. monacelli
    monacelli
    In general I feel like there aren't enough high-ish sensitivity designs on the market, especially that aren't physically huge. It's basically Tekton, Zu, some Klipsch, and DIY. Would love to see more offerings that are happy with <25 wpc amps.
    Nov 20, 2020
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  4. rlow
    rlow
    Oh I totally agree. Honestly, I would definitely give up some bass extension for higher sensitivity in many cases. Subs can do the rest.
    Nov 20, 2020
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  5. Azimuth
    Azimuth
    @monacelli Correct. Unless you go DIY with some diysoundgroup.com speakers, but I think they are all clearance stuff only now and/or paired down to the most poplar stuff. HTM-12's look nice, but I still wished they had the Jeff Bagby Fusion-12's.
    Nov 20, 2020
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