2006-12-02 12:43:19 · 9 answers · asked by rdnoval 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
Actually, no. If all things were equal, that might be true for the most part. However, there are so many variables that have an effect on a speaker's performance that a blanket statement cannot be made in good conscience.
From the specs point of view, you want to look at the following to help you narrow things down...
Frequency response. Ideally, you want to find a speaker that will be as close to 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz or wider. With the high resolution audio formats out there now, 25,000 Hz - 50,000 Hz is or at least can be beneficial for the best results. Usually frequency response is measured within 6 decibels (i.e. + or - 3 dB).
Sensitivity. Ideally, you want a speaker system with a higher sensitivity like say 90 dB (measured at 1 watt or 2.83 volts from 1 meter away). Lower than that, much more power is needed to give you the same volume levels which is more expensive to achieve than a speaker system with a high sensitivity and a lower powered amplifier or receiver.
Impedance. Measured in Ohms, you want to find a speaker that has a nominal impedance of 8 Ohms. This is the most amplifier friendly impedance. Most speakers will be between 4-8 Ohms, but some amplifiers and receivers are not happy driving a 4-Ohm speaker because the Ohms can drop much lower than an 8 Ohms speaker and thus will make some amps work too hard, which overheats them and in extreme cases causes them to fail and can even damage the speaker itself when this happens.
Power handling. You should look for a speaker system that can handle at least 100 watts per channel RMS and pair it up with an amplifier that puts out at least 20 watts per channel into 8 Ohms all the way up to 100 wpc into 8 Ohms. You can use a more powerful amp, but you will have to monitor your volume adjustment levels. Underdriving a speaker system with an underpowered amp is perhaps the easiest way to damage your speaker system if it will play at all. So in this scenerio, don't try to power 100 watt speakers with a 10-watt amp unless it is a tube amp and the manufacturer recommends it.
I hope this gives you some help to get you started on the road to speaker selection and a utopia of sound for your budget.
H a p p y
L i s t e n i n g !
2006-12-03 20:41:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. The quality of the sound is affected by the volume, and smaller speakers are usually better at reproducing high frequency sounds, which is bands will sometimes use "tri-amped" speaker arrays - the treble speakers on top, the midrange speakers in the middle, and the bass speakers on the bottom. Also, there is something called the "Fletcher-Munson Effect" which also affects the characteristics of the sound. If the volume is down, you need to turn up the treble and/or bass (depending on the sound you want) but if you turn up the volume you will need to adjust them again. Usually, the more power, the better, but only to the performance limits of the speaker systems.
2006-12-02 20:49:24 · answer #2 · answered by Paul H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it works both ways.. but not bigger the better.. yet not smaller the better.. you gotta have a good overall speaker with a somewhat loud volume before you get the full potential of the speakers.. if you have the volume on say.. 13/100.. the true potential wont be shown.. but if you turn it to 50/100 then youll feell the kick..
i had a pair of bookshelfs with high, mids and lows.. and it was decent at low level volume. but once i upped the volume, the differene is so noticeable..
my dad just traded my speakers for a pair of BOSE speakers.. the dual cube ones.. low volume it sound hollow.. but at high volume.. it distorts..
2006-12-02 20:54:04 · answer #3 · answered by kwazyliloboy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a simple matter of GI/GO. If what your putting a bunch of crap into your amp and your amp itself is a piece of crap then don't expect Roses to come out of your speakers. Its a mixture of the various pieces of hardware balanced with the environment in/into which it is being unleashed/ played. If the logic that you ask about worked with out question, how big would wine bottles be and wouldn't anybody be able to make "good" wine just about anywhere? One problem with your question is there really isnt enough info! Home or Auto or Office or Gym Class, etc.
2006-12-02 21:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by walter c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but this is not true. I have 2 HP 4 by 3 speakers and they are way better in quality and loudness than my Pioneer home stereo.
2006-12-02 20:51:16 · answer #5 · answered by A.L.A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It depends on the quality of the speaker.
A sub makes all the difference also.
You could have a massive cheapie and a small top of the range could top it!
2006-12-02 20:49:18 · answer #6 · answered by charmonica 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's an amp, then no. & same thing goes for speakers. don't believe what most people say b/c the only thing u'll end up w/ is less space.
2006-12-02 20:47:45 · answer #7 · answered by Armatage Shanks 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely NO!! Have you ever heard the saying, "Good things come in small packages"? Try a Bose, you won't find anything finer.
2006-12-02 20:46:54 · answer #8 · answered by lklcoastie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it's just another myth about bigger being better.
2006-12-02 20:45:35 · answer #9 · answered by marklemoore 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋