caf@cdi.UUCP (05/24/83)
When playing CD and/or DBX recordings of classical music, it is not at all unusual to hit 200+ watts on peaks while the overall peceived "loudness" is less than that obtained from a compressed recording played at a few watts level. Some of my DBX have incredible bass energy (typically from a bass drum). But even that is not quite a match for the peak levels that are heard (rarely) in a close-in seat at a live performance. A low efficiency speaker and/or large room can increase amplifier power requirements by orders of magnitude (10db == order of mangitude power). -- Chuck Forsberg, Chief Engr, Computer Development Inc. 6700 S. W. 105th, Beaverton OR 97005 (503) 646-1599 cdi!caf