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<blockquote data-quote="Zaphod Beeblebrox" data-source="post: 2939763" data-attributes="member: 4606"><p>My old separates system has power meters on the amp (old Onkyo Integra stuff). When the power meters hit about 1 watt, it's very "full sounding" (meaning everyone in the house is texting me to "turn it down"). Amps/current moves speaker cones, not watts. My wife's hairdryer has <strong>1000 watts</strong> stamped on it, but it couldn't move a damn thing. Amps give the ability to "control" the sound and keep it clean. Loud is useless if it's distorted.</p><p></p><p>I looked on the Klipsch web site, but I couldn't find the efficiency ratings on the speakers. I'm guessing from previous experience they're rated at 95 or 97 db at 1 watt. Meaning, if you feed them 1 watt of power, they'll produce 95 db or so of volume (at a 1khz test tone). That's about as loud as a jackhammer. Bass requires more power to produce that volume, but the sub is self powered, so...</p><p></p><p>A 5 channel separates system will blow (or put a really big dent) your budget. Speakers have the greatest impact on sound. Klipsch Reference series can play clean, clear and loud. I don't know how much they're going to run you, but the website indicates they're above $3k. I know that's BS compared to what you're going to pay at "street prices", but I'd focus on them if you like the sound.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zaphod Beeblebrox, post: 2939763, member: 4606"] My old separates system has power meters on the amp (old Onkyo Integra stuff). When the power meters hit about 1 watt, it's very "full sounding" (meaning everyone in the house is texting me to "turn it down"). Amps/current moves speaker cones, not watts. My wife's hairdryer has [B]1000 watts[/B] stamped on it, but it couldn't move a damn thing. Amps give the ability to "control" the sound and keep it clean. Loud is useless if it's distorted. I looked on the Klipsch web site, but I couldn't find the efficiency ratings on the speakers. I'm guessing from previous experience they're rated at 95 or 97 db at 1 watt. Meaning, if you feed them 1 watt of power, they'll produce 95 db or so of volume (at a 1khz test tone). That's about as loud as a jackhammer. Bass requires more power to produce that volume, but the sub is self powered, so... A 5 channel separates system will blow (or put a really big dent) your budget. Speakers have the greatest impact on sound. Klipsch Reference series can play clean, clear and loud. I don't know how much they're going to run you, but the website indicates they're above $3k. I know that's BS compared to what you're going to pay at "street prices", but I'd focus on them if you like the sound. [/QUOTE]
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