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Convention Paper

Specifying the Loudspeaker-Amplifier Interface

Authors: Pramanik, S. K.

AES Convention 53 · Paper H-4 · March 1976

Abstract

Amplifier power output and the power handling capacity of loudspeakers are among specifications which are at best misunderstood, and at worst have no relevance to the quality of the reproduced sound. These specifications, which are meaningless as used today, can and should be rationalized. It is the purpose of this paper to try to build up a logical system of specifications, starting from parameters that are directly audible, without entering areas such as frequency or power response, coloration, etc., which affect quality at average listening levels.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 53
AES Convention
53
Paper number
H-4
Publication date
March 6, 1976
Affiliation
Bang & Olufsen A/B, Struer, Denmark (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper