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Power Ratings for Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Systems

Various approaches to specifying the power handling capabilities of loudspeaker systems are discussed with an emphasis on sound reinforcement applications. A practical method of establishing a specification is presented, based on the use of suitable program material as a calibrated test signal. The results are used to formulate a specification that relates loudspeaker power-handling capability to power amplifier specifications. This information is felt to be quite meaningful for the user who is faced with the task of selecting a suitable power amplifier and loudspeaker combination.

Author: Schulein, Robert B.
Affiliation: SHURE BROTHERS INCORPORATED, EVANSTON, IL
AES Convention:52 (October 1975) Paper Number:1066 Import into BibTeX

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